# Kotha Poradu

Kotha Poradu is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language romantic Drama webseries written and directed by debutant Anvesh Michael for Allu Aravind's streaming platform Aha. Series stars Anvesh Michael, Raj Tirandasu, Sai Prasanna, and Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari in lead roles. The series was one of the first five shows produced for the launch of Aha, scheduled to release on 8 February 2020. Smaran, who has composed brilliant music for the Director Krish's Masti's composed tracks for Kotha Poradu.

## Plot

Kotha Poradu is set in Telangana backdrop which follows the story of Raju, a care-free village guy who is new to the city. While his struggle seems to be never-ending, fate has a different plan in store for him. He is forced to leave his village and move to the city in order to pay the debts of his deceased father. He gets to meet a film maker in Hyderabad and how his life takes a turn after that forms rest of the story.

## Cast

* Anvesh Michael as Raju
* Raj Tirandasu as Nethi Rajesh
* Jagadeesh Prathap Bandhari as Mallesh
* Sai Prasanna as Begumpet Sukanya
* Sripal Macharla as Director
* Sudhakar Reddy as Istarayya (Raju's father)
* Thanmai Bolt as Nagma (Setu Bidda)
* Camp Sasi as Producer
* Anusha Nuthula as Rajitha (Nethi Rajesh's wife)

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | "Kotlata" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| Police catch Raju and Mallesh for smuggling something. While Raju thinks about the good old days of PK Palli, he is kneeling under the gunpoint of the SI. |||||
| 2 | "Paisal Paapal" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| When the local corporator frees Raju and enquires about him, he reveals the character of his father, Istharaiah |||||
| 3 | "Rendo Panchayati" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| Raju tries hard to sell sarees and realizes he needs to practice for attaining the skill while Raju is called for another Panchayat |||||
| 4 | "Jammi Chettu" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| As the Bathukamma festival is approaching, Nagma is back into the village. The episode ends with a fight for Jammi Chettu. |||||
| 5 | "Izzat Ke Savaal" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| Amid all chaos and allegations, Panchayat gives Raju a year to clear all the debts. A furious Raju must decide to either pay or deny. |||||
| 6 | "Kotha Poradu" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| An unexpected twist disrupts Raju's peaceful life and there is an air of excitement and happiness as Raju finds himself dreaming of a new journey. This episode introduces some people that are critical to the story. |||||
| 7 | "Aithava Hero?" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| Despite the dreams soaring high, there's trouble in paradise as Raju finds himself in trouble with Sukanya over his ex-girlfriend Nagma. Will the rift dive them apart? |||||
| 8 | "Lolli" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| A grief stricken Sukanya makes hasty decisions and agrees to the marriage proposal. Will Raju clear the misunderstanding or is it too late? |||||
| 9 | "Amma Ayya Appu Pori" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| Things take a sour between Raju and his mother as he guiltily denies clearing the family debt. After fighting with Sukanya, a furious Raju decides to marry a better girl. |||||
| 10 | "Raju Gadu Hero" | Anvesh Micheal | Anvesh Micheal | 20 February 2020 (2020-02-20) |
| Raju takes matters in his own hands and drives back to the village to face what may come. |||||

## Soundtrack

The soundtrack is composed by Smaran and release limited to YouTube. In 2022, the whole album was made available on all streaming platforms.

## Reception

The series opened to positive reviews which praised the show for its technical brilliance, performances and new-age story telling format and a simple story. Prakash Pecheti on Telangana Today said "The web series 'Kotha Poradu' streaming on OTT platform 'aha' kindles an unending fire of passion" Critics also recognized the shows potential and establishments of locale in the show.