Vitthal Teedi
Vitthal Teedi () is an Indian Gujarati-language drama web-series directed by Abhishek Jain. It is streamed on OHO Gujarati and stars Pratik Gandhi as the protagonist Vitthal Teedi. The first season, stylized as "Chapter 1", was released on 7 May 2021. It was reviewed positively for performance, direction, production, music and script. Premise. Vitthal Tripathi is portrayed as a person from humble origins who has exceptional skill with playing cards, which he uses to enter the big leagues and experience city life. Production. The show is based on an eponymous Gujarati short story by Mukesh Sojitra. The  story is set in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat in the 1980s. The series was shot in various villages in Gir and in Ahmedabad. The first six episodes were shot in 16 days in January 2021. Soundtrack. Chapter 1. Traditional lyrics (specifically, Chhand, used in the song) for "Vitthal Vitthal" are credited to Dula Bhaya Kag. "Rolling Stone India" rated the soundtrack positively, calling it an "enchanting folk soundtrack". Release. The trailer was released on 1 May 2021. All episodes of the "Chapter 1" were released on "OHO Gujarati", a Gujarati streaming platform, on 7 May 2021. Reception. The series  received positive reviews. "Koimoi" rated it 4 out of 5 stars saying, "Vitthal Teedi has all the elements to become a complete package, and the makers have to realise that. You should give it a try because the cast won’t let you get bored for a single moment." Keyur Seta of "Cinestaan" reviewed it three out of four starts. Vishal Verma of "Glamsham" also praised performances, production and direction. Subhash K. Jha of "SpotboyE" also rated it three out of five stars.