Kannadathi (TV series)

Kannadathi is an Indian television drama in the Kannada language that premiered on Colors Kannada from 27 January 2020.[1] It stars Kiran Raj, Ranjani Raghavan, Sara Annaiah and Chitkala Biradar.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Kannadathi
GenreDrama
Created byParam
Screenplay byParam, Vikas Negiloni, Manjunath Bhat
Directed byYashwant Pandu
Creative directorDarshan Gowdu
Starring
Opening themeKannadathi
Ending themeSari Gannadam Gelge
ComposerPraveen.D.Rao
Country of originIndia
Original languageKannada
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes600
Production
Executive producerSrinivas
ProducerPrakash (film director)
Production locationBengaluru
CinematographyYogesh Gowda
EditorRaghu Chethan
Running time22 minutes (approx.)
Production companyShri Jaimatha Combines
DistributorJaimatha Combines
Release
Original networkColors Kannada
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080p (HDTV)
First shown inIndia
Original release27 January 2020 (27 January 2020) 
present
Chronology
Preceded byMangala Gowri Maduve

Plot summary

Bhuvaneshwari (also known as Bhuvi or Sowparnika) goes to Bengaluru to work as a temporary lecturer to pay off her family's debts, and expects her friend Varudhini (also called Varu) to help. Varu runs a company that performs wedding ceremonies, and meets Harsha at his cousin Aadhi's wedding immediately falling in love. Sania's (Aadhi's fiancé) parents ask Rathnamala for a huge share in their property, to which she reluctantly agrees. After the wedding, Rathnamala leaves for Sidagnoor Devi Darshan on a bus that travels through her home village Hasirupete. Bhuvi, who returned to Hasirupete after she helped at Aadhi's wedding, finds Ratnamala injured by a snake bite. Bhuvi takes Rathnamala to her home, who is impressed by Bhuvi's hospitality and kindness, and the two become close.

Rathnamala returns to Bengaluru and offers a Kannada lecturer post to Bhuvi, and helps her find a house to rent. Bhuvi and Harsha encounter each other many times; Bhuvi looks after Harsha at her home when he is sick for a few days. Rathnamala's doctor tells her that she does not have long to live. Rathnamala wants Harsha to marry Bhuvi; the two share a mutual attraction, but Harsha has doubts about her idealism in his practical world while Bhuvi hides her feelings by claiming they are just friends. Varudhini's desire for Harsha starts increasing gradually. Later on Varu's birthday, Varu expresses that her inspiration is Harsha and hugs him; Bhuvi notices and cries. After a few days and constant meetings, Harsha realises his love for Bhuvi but decides not to confess.One night, Bhuvi has a dream in which her father is bitten by a snake. So she decides to return to Hasirupete to visit her father; Harsha and Bindu accompany her. Bhuvi's father had died by the time she arrived, and she is compelled to perform the last rites of her father; she is taunted by her step-grandmother Mangallamma. After a few days Bhuvi, Harsha and Bindu return to Bengaluru after Bhuvi rejects a local man's marriage proposal given by Mangallamma. Bhuvi and Harsha release Varu from jail. Varu's proxmity to Harsha makes Bhuvi sad as she thinks both of them love each other. Many instances come where Harsha and Bhuvi get close to each other, spend time and protect each other, but never confess their love.A few days later, Sanya taunts Harsha about his love and Varu. Harsha is shocked to know that Varu likes him, and the next day with Bhuvi's help, he tells her that he does not like her and that he treats her just as a friend. after a few days harsha celebrates bhuvi's birthday in a grand way and proposed her ,confessing his love.bhuvi in a shock stays silent thinking of varu.after a few days, Harsha and Bhuvi go for a trip where Harsha is kidnapped. In fear of losing him, Bhuvi also confesses her love to him.

Cast

Main cast

  • Ranjani Raghavan[8] as Bhuvaneshwari (Bhuvi) / Sowparnika: a Kannada Lecturer from Hasirupete; Harsha's love interest and works in Mala institute; Varudhini's childhood friend
  • Kiran Raj[9] as Harsha Kumar (Harsha): Rathnamala's son; CEO of Mala Café, Bhuvi's love interest, Varu's friend
  • Sara Annaiah[10] as Varudhini (Varu): Owner of Saptapadhi, which hosts weddings; personal secretary of Rathnamala. Bhuvi childhood friend, Harsha's love interest and facing problem of mental illness, frenzy.
  • Chitkala Biradar as Rathnamala: Owner of Mala's Café Mala Institute and Mala Hospitals; Harsha's mother

Recurring cast

  • Ramola → Arohi Naina as Saniya: Adithya's wife; Rathnamala's second niece-in-law MD of Mala institutions, Main Antagonist
  • Rakshith as Adithya (Adi): Harsha's second paternal cousin; Rathnamala's second nephew
  • Vijay Krishna as Dr. Dev: Harsha's 1st paternal cousin; Rathnamala's first nephew
  • Deepashree as Dr. Tapsi: Dev's wife; Rathnamala's first niece-in-law manager of Mala Hospitals with Dr Dev
  • K Swamy as Sudharshan: Harsha's paternal uncle, Rathnamala's brother-in-law
  • Sameksha as Prathima: Harsha's paternal aunt, Rathnamala's sister
  • Amrutha Murthy as Suchitra (Suchi): Harsha's paternal cousin; Rathnamala's niece
  • Bhavish Padmajaya as Vikranth: Saniya's Friend, hired as lover of Varudhini to trap her.
  • Mohira Acharya as Bindhu: Bhuvaneshwari's first step-sister
  • R. T. Rama as Mangalamma (Ajji): Bhuvaneshwari's maternal step-grandmother
  • Amogha Ammu as Preethi: Bhuvaneshwari's second step-sister
  • Unknown as Sahana: Bhuvaneshwari's step-mother Bindu and Preethi's Mother
  • Unknown as Nanjunda: Bhuvaneshwari's father
  • Soumya Bhat as Aashitha: Harsha's secretary
  • Divya Gopal as Harini: Saniya's mother (antagonist)
  • Unknown as Dinesh: Saniya's father
  • Malini HM as Varalakshmi: Rathnamala's friend
  • Vinay as Lawyer: Harsha's friend
  • Asha Gowda as Sharadha (chikkatte) : Varudhini's aunt and Ratnamala's house maid.
  • Unknown as Jaganna Nanjunda's Friend, Bhuvi's well wisher

Cameo Appearances

Production

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2021, shooting started in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, for a few episodes.[11]

Adaptations

Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired Notes
Kannada Kannadathi
ಕನ್ನಡತಿ
27 January 2020 Colors Kannada Ongoing Original
Marathi Bhagya Dile Tu Mala 4 April 2022 Colors Marathi Ongoing Remake from kannada version Kannadathi
Hindi Ajnabi Bane Humsafar 2 May 2022 Colors rishtey Ongoing Dubbed from kannada version Kannadathi

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2021 8th Anubanda Awards[12] Jana Mechhida Samsara Kannadathi Nominated
Jana Mecchida Nayaki Ranjani Raghavan Won
Jana Mecchida Nayaka Kiran Raj Won
Jana Mecchida Jodi Kiran Raj and Ranjani Raghavan Won
Mane Mecchida Amma Chitkala Birdar Won
Jana Mecchida Manthare Ramola Nominated
No1 Voot Show Kannadathi Won
Jana Mecchida Hosa Parichaya Sowparnika Nominated
Mane Mechhida Atte Sameeksha Nominated
Mane Mecchida Maga Kiran Raj Nominated
Mane Mecchida Magalu Ranjani Raghavan Nominated
Jana Mecchida Style Icon - Female Sara Annaiah Nominated
Jana Mechhida Style Icon - Male Kiran Raj Nominated
2020 7th Anubandha Awards[13] Jana Mecchida Nayaki Ranjani Raghavan Won
Jana Mecchida Nayaka Kiran Raj Won
Best Director Yashwanth Pandu Won
Best Cinmatographer Yogi Won
Jana Mecchida Style Icon -Female Sara Annaiah Nominated
Jana Mecchide Style Icon - Male Kiran Raj Nominated
Jana Mecchida Youth Icon Ranjani Raghavan Nominated
Jana Mecchida Jodi Kiran Raj and Ranjani Raghavan Nominated
Jana Mecchida Mantare Ramola Nominated
Jana Mecchida Samsara Kannadathi Nominated
Mane Mecchida Mava Sudarshan Nominated
Mane Mecchida Magalu Ranjani Raghavan Nominated
Mane Mecchida Maga Kiran Raj Won
Mane Mecchida Sahodari Monisha Nominated
Mane Mecchida Sahodara Rakshit Nominated

International broadcast

The series was released on 27 January 2020 on Colors Kannada and Colors Kannada HD. The show was also broadcast internationally on the network's international channels.

References

  1. "Kannadathi to be premiered on January 27 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. "'ಕನ್ನಡತಿ' ಸೀರಿಯಲ್‌ ಕಥಾನಾಯಕನಿಗೆ ಕ್ವಾರಂಟೈನ್‌! ಹಾಗಾದ್ರೆ ಮುಂದೇನಾಗಲಿದೆ ಭುವಿ ಕಥೆ?". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. Lokesh, Vinay (9 June 2020). "Kannada serial storylines tweaked to create awareness about COVID-19". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  4. "Nishvika, Sanjana, Dheekshith support team Kannadathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  5. "Ranjani Raghavan shoots for Kannadathi in Heggodu - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  6. "ಈ 'ಕನ್ನಡತಿ'ಗೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ ಭಾರಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ; ರಂಜನಿ ರಾಘವನ್‌ ಮಾಡಿದ ಮ್ಯಾಜಿಕ್‌ ಅಂಥದ್ದು!". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  7. "ಪುಟ್ಟಗೌರಿ ಈಗ ಕನ್ನಡತಿ". 3 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Ranjani Raghavan: I've always championed for the cause of state language; it's only befitting to be part of Kannadathi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  9. "Kannada serials revolve around emotions and sentiment, says Kiran Raj - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  10. "Sarah Annaiah goes grey for Kannada serial debut - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  11. "As Bengaluru reels under lockdown, makers of Kannada soap operas move sets to Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  12. "Anubandha awards to be aired this weekend - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  13. "Inspired by the serial Kannadathi, couple names their daughter Kannada - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
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