Template:Infobox television Kudi Yedamaithe (Template:Translation) is an Indian Telugu-language science fiction thriller web series created and written by Ram Vignesh and directed by Pawan Kumar.[1] It is and produced by People Media Factory for Aha.[2] The eight-episode series features Amala Paul and Rahul Vijay in lead roles.[3] The title is inspired by song of the same name from the 1953 film Devadasu.[4] It premiered on Aha on 16 July 2021.[5][6]
Synopsis
Durga (Amala Paul), a police officer and Adhi (Rahul Vijay), a delivery boy, find themselves in a time loop and relive a day's incidents. When they try to break the cycle they end up with new problems. How they overcome the problems and (if they could) get out of the time loop forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Amala Paul as CI Durga Goud
- Rahul Vijay as Aditya "Adi"
- Ravi Prakash as Mahendra
- Surya Srinivas as SI Thilak Surya
- Pradeep Rudra as Arjun
- Pawan Kumar as Harsha
- Nithya Shri as Parvathy
- Raj Madiraju
- Ram Sandeep Varma as Assistant director Abhinav
- Naveen Itika as Yadagiri
- Meghalekha as Meera
- Karthik Sabareesh as Short film director
- Meesam Suresh as Lakshman
- Rachiraju as James Ehswar
Episodes
Production
In an interview to The Hindu, director Pawan Kumar told that he was approached by Aha through B. V. Nandini Reddy and said "I liked the story and how certain events repeat themselves on a time loop."[7]
Reception
Siby Jeyya of India Herald wrote that "Just watch this 'Kudi Yedamaithe' if you are a big fan of the thriller genre with unpredictable twists!"[8] Praising the story-line, Janani K of India Today stated that "Kudi Yedaimaithe is a great attempt at simplifying a high-concept sci-fi thriller. It could have been perfect if Pawan Kumar had worked on the pacing and the backstory."[9] The Times of India's Sravan Vanaparthy praised the screenplay and performances done by the lead actors.[10]
In contrast, a critic from Pinkvilla gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and added that "The narration doesn't give the audience a thorough grip on the turn of events" and praised the cinematography and music.[11]
References
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe trailer: Amala Paul and Rahul Vijay are stuck in a time loop. The Indian Express(15 July 2021). Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ Watch: Trailer of Amala Paul and Rahul Vijay's web series 'Kudi Yedamaithe' is out. The News Minute(15 July 2021). Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ Amala Paul's Kudi Yedamaithe Trailer Is All An Intriguing Action Episode, Hymavathi, Ravali. www.thehansindia.com(14 July 2021). Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe Series Review: A smart, riveting thriller. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ↑ Amala Paul shares Kudi Yedamaithe trailer. Web series to release on July 16. India Today. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe Movie Review: Here's What Netizens Say About Amala Paul-Starrer, Upadhyaya, Prakash. www.ibtimes.co.in(16 July 2021). Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ↑ How 'Lucia' paved the way for Pawan Kumar and Rahul to collaborate for the web series 'Kudi Yedamaithe'. The Hindu(12 July 2021). Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe OTT Web Series Review – A Well Written Time Loop. indiaherald.com. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe Review: Amala Paul's sci-fi thriller is intriguing in parts. India Today. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe Season 1 Review: A gripping and peculiar thriller that explores time loop.
- ↑ Kudi Yedamaithe Review: A fantasy crime thriller that should have explored its immense possibilities fully. Pinkvilla. Retrieved 17 July 2021.