This is by far the best Telugu web series I've seen so far. A genuine attempt by all. Truly natural acting by everyone. It almost feels like you are actually present in the situations shown. Authentic to the core and the best part of it all - it isn't pretentious, like most other telugu content.
12 Reviews
Bulli Thera Pai Kotha Poradu Achindu ... Soodurri!
PeriSubhash29 February 2020
Sharp editing, racy screenplay, raw characters, and intrinsic music makes this one good web series. There's a high usage of profanity throughout the series but it doesn't feel forced. The characters of Nagma & Lachamma could have been explored a bit more. Dominant focus on Raju may make you feel this as another protagonist show as Anvesh portrays Raju's rustic antics very well throughout.
I remember watching a different trailer of Kotha Poradu back in 2018 during the 3rd or 4th screening of Nirudyoga Natulu at Sarathi Studios and that was an amazing cut, perhaps it was a pitch trailer. I wonder why the same wasn't used by Aha & the crew. If Anvesh or Mahi Illindra or anyone from the crew is reading this, do release that other trailer out.
I remember watching a different trailer of Kotha Poradu back in 2018 during the 3rd or 4th screening of Nirudyoga Natulu at Sarathi Studios and that was an amazing cut, perhaps it was a pitch trailer. I wonder why the same wasn't used by Aha & the crew. If Anvesh or Mahi Illindra or anyone from the crew is reading this, do release that other trailer out.
Swear words never sounded so sweet in a Telugu film
shyamkumpati21 May 2020
This lesser known web series from literally unknown actor-director has everything that well known films/web series from Telugu most often lack.
It just proves that at the end of the day, it is writing and how you effectively you narrate it to the audience are what matters most than commercial values of the lead actors or technicians involved in a creative venture. Good creative ventures are about keeping things subtle while going forward with the plot. The caste equations play a crucial role in kicking off the core drama, but to stay sway from the temptation of giving it a name and keeping it as a human story is incredible. The story keeps you hooked because of the way it is edited. None of the actors are well-known faces and yet they looked so natural in their roles.
In the world of silly, repetitive and stupid formula based films in Telugu, it is absolutely refreshing to see a director who gives enough space for women to play great roles and thereby adding to the drama. I finished season 1 in one sitting and that is how brilliant it was, but the second season wasn't as great as I expected. Partly because some well-written characters from season 1 didn't take off in season 2. Partly also because I watched 'nirudyoga natulu' webseries and loved it so much, so I kind of felt the season 2 of Kotha poradu was repetitive, but for a new person it may be very very interesting. But, towards the end it all ties up well again.
As much as there is so much of fun, the characters of istarayya and his wife will stay with me for long time. What is amazing is how Ashwin wrote the dialogues without being pretentious and therefore making the characters look real and authentic. The dialogues looked so authentic even though swear words were used so liberally. Never in my life so many swear words which are part of dialogues made me feel so much at home :). That is a mark of a talent and I wish to see more wonderful works from this talented actor-director. While the writing and acting of almost everybody is top notch, what stood out for me are editing and fantastic background music.
I would recommend this for anyone who would want to re-discover good telugu content with it's heart at the right place.
It just proves that at the end of the day, it is writing and how you effectively you narrate it to the audience are what matters most than commercial values of the lead actors or technicians involved in a creative venture. Good creative ventures are about keeping things subtle while going forward with the plot. The caste equations play a crucial role in kicking off the core drama, but to stay sway from the temptation of giving it a name and keeping it as a human story is incredible. The story keeps you hooked because of the way it is edited. None of the actors are well-known faces and yet they looked so natural in their roles.
In the world of silly, repetitive and stupid formula based films in Telugu, it is absolutely refreshing to see a director who gives enough space for women to play great roles and thereby adding to the drama. I finished season 1 in one sitting and that is how brilliant it was, but the second season wasn't as great as I expected. Partly because some well-written characters from season 1 didn't take off in season 2. Partly also because I watched 'nirudyoga natulu' webseries and loved it so much, so I kind of felt the season 2 of Kotha poradu was repetitive, but for a new person it may be very very interesting. But, towards the end it all ties up well again.
As much as there is so much of fun, the characters of istarayya and his wife will stay with me for long time. What is amazing is how Ashwin wrote the dialogues without being pretentious and therefore making the characters look real and authentic. The dialogues looked so authentic even though swear words were used so liberally. Never in my life so many swear words which are part of dialogues made me feel so much at home :). That is a mark of a talent and I wish to see more wonderful works from this talented actor-director. While the writing and acting of almost everybody is top notch, what stood out for me are editing and fantastic background music.
I would recommend this for anyone who would want to re-discover good telugu content with it's heart at the right place.
Raw,Realistic, Telangana Culture & Life style
dmohankumard20 May 2020
A Must Watch Webseries,
Raju (Anvesh Michael) Nethi Rajesh (Raj Tirandas) Both Are nailed their Roles.
Everyone lived in theirs characters.
It explores Telangana culture and Life style.
Music ,Cinematography and Editing Top Notch.
Cult classic of Telangana!
rbksapsd20 May 2020
One of the best Telugu web series I ever watched in recent times. Well built script and cast. This sets a perfect example when new talent gets a chance The wonders they would make. Thanks to Allu Arvind for encouraging and Supporting our Anvesh a New Telangana Talent by launching the series on AHA! All the cast members are independent and they proved by their own talent not by any big wig reference is what I liked the most. Anvesh already proved his mettle and he is here to rock. Looking forward for more movies/ web series from this champ. If any one missed to watch KOTHA PORADU go ahead and watch you will end up with a spellbound experience.
Rey Raju Gha Chimpinav Po
chakroid19 April 2020
When you want to see some village backdrop aggressive, jolly guy and reality of the life you must watch this kind of film. The way "raju" character designed by the director he personally felt that character and the village atmosphere all are shown on the screen fabulous. All aspects are good i don't want to use "but" word instead of this better conclusion will work it out. Finally the attitude of Director character is "Kiraak". All the best guys for your future projects.
Spreadflix Review
hello-2995820 May 2020
Anvesh was successful in bringing a cult drama to the audience. This happens to be the script that is close to his heart and the script that he always believed in. His involvement in this web series is remarkable because his contribution is multifaceted in the form of a "Writer", "Director", "Screenplay Writer", "Lead Actor" and also pens a lyrical to one of the songs in the web series.
With an abundance of talent in Anvesh leveraging his own (unique) style of execution and creative freedom we are sure his efforts will not go unnoticed. This is a path breaking web series and Spreadflix hopes this will be made into a feature film that opens doors to a number of such cult films in the near future.
A massive thanks to Aha for bringing KOTHA PORADU to OTT and global audience.
All the best Anvesh!
With an abundance of talent in Anvesh leveraging his own (unique) style of execution and creative freedom we are sure his efforts will not go unnoticed. This is a path breaking web series and Spreadflix hopes this will be made into a feature film that opens doors to a number of such cult films in the near future.
A massive thanks to Aha for bringing KOTHA PORADU to OTT and global audience.
All the best Anvesh!
Journey Village to City_^_
praveenkumarnelapati14 July 2020
A fully entertaining local series
Venky0016 August 2020
A series u should not miss if u are from Telangana or Telugu states , will definitely entertain you with out feeling alien as it looks very much local like happening around any other street of Hyderabad and village of Telangana , a masterpiece one of it's kind .
Awesome movie
srinivast-3028019 April 2020
Woww Just WOW!!
VamshiGK25 August 2020
What an organic content I have watched after ages. Always felt bad watching organic and realistic content in Hindi but so very proud to watch this in our language. Telangana Kotha Poradu rocks!! What a script, screenplay and direction. Dialogues are top notch. Acting and locations are so organic. Director and Actor Anvesh bro, you are younger to me but you have already achieved a lot more than me. You have heights to go in future. Special Thanks to Aha for agreeing to present this and please encourage such real and rustic content. Enjoyed every minute of this series.
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