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India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Mirzapur, Panchayat, Family Man, or Gullak, this 39 year old TV show is still on top, has 9.4 IMDb rating, series is…
The craze of OTT, the third screen of cinema, has increased a lot now. Understand that OTT is a destination where all new and old films and series are available to watch, and on this platform, we can entertain ourselves at our convenience. OTT is mostly famous for series content, which includes famous series like Mirzapur, Gullak, Panchayat, The Family Man, and Sacred Games. All these series have also got great ratings, but you will be surprised to know that among all these, there is also an old TV show, which still outweighs these series. Online rating platform IMDB has also given it a great rating. Do you know about this TV show? Know about this popular TV show We are talking about the TV show Malgudi Days, released in the year 1986, which was seen on Doordarshan. It had 13 episodes in English and more than 50 episodes in Hindi. Based on short stories by RK Narayan, this show was made by the makers with borrowed money. This show got so much love from the audience that all the debt of the makers was paid off. This TV show has a 9.4 IMDb rating The first three seasons of the show were directed by Shankar Nag, and the fourth season by Kavita Lankesh. Its first and second seasons had 13 episodes each, and the fourth season had 15 episodes. IMDb has given this show a rating of 9.4. This rating is even higher than today's superhit series Panchayat, Gullak, Mirzapur, and The Family Man. This show became very popular in the 80s, and Indian Railways paid tribute to it by changing the name of Arsalu Railway Station in Karnataka to Malgudi Railway Station. The cast of the show included many important stars, including Girish Karnad and Anant Nag. Where can you watch Malgudi Days? The important character of the show, Swami, was played by Master Manjunath, whose acting impressed the audience a lot. A film was made in the year 2020 with the same name, Malgudi Days, which can be watched on Amazon Prime. It was written and directed by Kishore Moodbidri.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Title dispute resolved
Mythri Movies Raghavendra Rajkumar pan-India movie Shankar Nag Dr Rajkumar Vishnuvardhan Sujaya Shastry The dispute over the title of the multilingual movie Dude has been resolved amicably. The dispute arose over the title whenannounced a similar title for its movie. As soon as the announcement was made, director Thej held talks with Mythri Movies and got the dispute resolved amicably.'Now, there is no dispute over the title,'' said Thej. It is said Thej took the help and guidance ofand Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce to resolve the issue. 'Many film production companies have been facing similar problems after themaking and distribution concept came into practice. Movie title issues have become a nuisance for producers,'' director Thej said he has a privilege of sharing screen space with late actor. 'As a child artiste, I have shared the screen with Shankar Nag. Many Kannada movies of, Drwere popular not only in Karnataka but also in other states. I have been associated with the Kannada film industry for quite a long time,'' he said. He also made it clear that his movie Dude has nothing to do with Anurag Kashyap-starred pan-India movie 8. '8, directed by, is an emotional movie. My movie Dude is an out and out commercial movie which showcases how strong women are,'' he said.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 39-year-old Doordarshan serial has higher IMD rating than Panchayat, Mirzapur, Family Man, became superhit when released, name is...
This 39-year-old Dordarshan serial has a higher IMD rating than Panchayat, Mirzapur, Family Man, became superhit when released, name is..., not Mahabharat, Ramayan The world of television is incredible diverse, comprising everything from animated shows to daily soaps and more. While TV shows have long been a source of entertainment, many also offer valuable knowledge. Some serials not only entertain but also deliver meaningful life lessons and wisdom. A perfect example of such show is Malgudi Days. Malgudi Days is one of the most cherished Indian television series that first aired on Doordarshan in 1986. Based on the short stories of renowned author R.K. Narayan, the series is based on the fictional town of Malgudi, capturing the essence of everyday life in South India. Helmed by the late Shankar Nag, the show starred many renowned actors including Girish Karnad, B Jayashree, and Deven Bhojani among others. Each episode of the show is celebrated for its simple yet profound storytelling, relatable characters, and the nostalgic portrayal of Indian society. Malgudi Days was filmed in Agumbe, Karnataka, and featured music composed by L. Vaidyanathan, with illustrations by R.K. Laxman, Narayan's brother. Its authentic storytelling and relatable portrayal of rural life captivated audiences hearts and became a classic show in Indian television's history. There was tons of hard work and dedication behind the show's making. Art director, John Devaraj, completely transformed village of Agumbe into Malgudi. Reportedly, donkeys were purchased from Shimoga, while elephants were brought from Bengaluru. Moreover, makers borrowed money from their friends for other logistical reasons. The set was then finally ready, looking perfect in every which way. Even today, Malgdi Days hold a special place in the hearts of viewers. Originally released in both English and Hindi, the series spanned 54 episodes over four seasons. In 2006, it was revived with 15 new episodes directed by Kavitha Lankesh. With an impressive IMDb rating of 9.4, Malgudi Days surpasses many of today's popular OTT hits like Mirzapur, Panchayat, The Family Man, and others.
