Kotha Poradu

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Kotha Poradu
Promotional poster
GenreRomantic drama
Written byAnvesh Michael
Directed byAnvesh Michael
Starring
Music bySmaran
Country of originIndia
Original languageTelugu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producerSameer Kalyani
ProducersMahi Illindra
Tanvi Desai
CinematographyVasu Pendem
EditorRohit Penumatsa
Original release
Networkaha
Release26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)

Kotha Poradu is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama television series written, directed and acted by Anvesh Michael, who co-stars alongside Sudhakar Reddy, Raj Tirandasu, Sai Prasanna, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, and Padma. The series was released on 26 January 2020 on aha.

Cast

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  • Anvesh Michael as Raju
  • Sudhakar Reddy as Istarayya
  • Raj Tirandasu as Nethi Rajesh
  • Sai Prasanna as Begumpet Sukanya
  • Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari as Addagutta Mallesh
  • Padma as Lachamma
  • Nagma as Thanmai Bolt
  • Anusha Nuthala as Rajitha
  • Purnachandra as Yakadu
  • Sripal Macharla as Director
  • Camp Sasi as Producer

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Kotlata"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
2"Paisal Papaal"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
3"Rendo Panchayati"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
4"Jammi Chettu"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
5"Izzat Ke Savaal"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
6"Kotha Poradu"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
7"Aitava Hero"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
8"Lolli"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
9"Amma Ayya Appu Pori"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)
10"Raju Gaadu Hero"Anvesh MichaelAnvesh Michael26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)

Production

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Anvesh Michael was inspired by children selling clothes in Besant Nagar, Chennai and Begum Bazaar, Koti and Monda Market, Hyderabad, and decided to make a film on it and shot it for nine days.[1][2] He approached the production company MicTv (who made Nirudyoga Natulu), but they were busy with another film and asked Michael to wait.[2] After 200 narrations, Michael pitched the idea to Allu Aravind's aha, who agreed to make it a series.[2] The series is set in remote Telangana in the fictional town of PK Palli.[3] The series was shot in the village of Brahmanapally and near Pochampally.[4][1]

Soundtrack

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Anvesh Michael also worked as a lyricist for the songs "Notla Beedilu Vettandi" and "Ayithava Ayithava Hero".[1]

Reception

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Thadhagath Pathi of The Times of India rated the series 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Kotha Poradu is bold and fresh. It is sure to win you over if you enjoy new and real content.[4] A critic from VoxSpace wrote, "Coming from the same school of thought [as Story Discussion and Nirudyoga Natulu], Anvesh Michael with Kotha Poradu creates a well-observed dramedy about the intricacies of social life in a small village far from any influence of globalization".[5] Srivathsan Nadhadhur of Binged rated the series 6/10 and wrote, "Kotha Poradu works despite its limitations because of its racy screenplay. The episodes are crisply edited, the characters are established quickly".[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Pecheti, Prakash. "'Kotha Poradu': Enchanting narrative with simple story". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "On a regional dark new film making mode". The New Indian Express. August 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. ^ Teja, Charan (19 August 2021). "Meet Anvesh Michael, whose series Kotha Poradu showcases rural Telangana". The News Minute.
  4. ^ a b "Kotha Poradu Season 1 Review: Technically brilliant with intriguing performances". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Review Of Aha's Kotha Poradu : A Wild Ride Of A Show That Is Full of Unforgettable Moments". VoxSpace. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Kotha Poradu Review - Entertaining Despite the Vague Storyline". Binged. 27 January 2020.
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