Kudi Yedamaithe () is a 2021 Indian Telugu language-language science fiction thriller web series created by Ram Vignesh and directed by Pawan Kumar. It is produced by People Media Factory for Aha. The eight-episode series features Amala Paul and Rahul Vijay in lead roles. The title is inspired by song of the same name from the 1953 film Devadasu. It premiered on Aha on 16 July 2021.
Synopsis
Durga (Amala Paul), a police officer, and Adhi (Rahul Vijay), a delivery boy, find themselves in a time loop and relive a day's incidents. When they try to break the cycle they end up with new problems. Their attempts to get out of the time loop form the crux of the story.
Cast
Production
In an interview to
The Hindu, director Pawan Kumar told that he was approached by Aha through B. V. Nandini Reddy and said "I liked the story and how certain events repeat themselves on a time loop."
Episodes
Reception
Siby Jeyya of
India Herald wrote that "Just watch this 'Kudi Yedamaithe' if you are a big fan of the thriller genre with unpredictable twists!"
Praising the story-line, Janani K of
India Today stated that "Kudi Yedaimaithe is a great attempt at simplifying a high-concept sci-fi thriller. It could have been perfect if Pawan Kumar had worked on the pacing and the backstory."
The Times of India's Sravan Vanaparthy praised the screenplay and performances done by the lead actors.
In contrast, a critic from Pinkvilla gave a rating of 2.5 out of 5 and added that "The narration doesn't give the audience a thorough grip on the turn of events" and praised the cinematography and music.
Release
Along with the original
Telugu language version, the series has also been released with dubbed version in
Hindi &
Marathi language titled as
29 February which is available to watch on Ultra Play & Ultra Jhakaas app respectively.
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