Sivarapalli
Comedy Telugu
Shyam, an engineering graduate from Hyderabad, reluctantly takes up the job of Panchayat Secretary in Sivarapalli, a remote village in Telangana, due to a lack of job options. The show follows Shyam as he navigates the idiosyncrasies and absurdities of village life and his job while preparing for the GMAT, hoping to leave the village and move to the USA.
| Cast: | Rag Mayur, Muralidhar Goud, V. S. Roopa Lakshmi, Uday Gurrala, Sunny Palle, Pavani Karanam |
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| Director: | Bhaskhar Maurya |
| Writer: | Shanmukha Prasanth |
| Editor: | Sai Murali |
Guild Reviews
A loyal remake uplifted by solid performances
(Written for The Hindu)
While remakes are commonplace in feature films, the concept of targeting hyper-local markets using already successful material is gaining traction in the OTT space as well. The digital medium has thrived on the idea of ‘overcoming the two-inch barrier’ (subtitles), allowing stories to transcend language barriers. Yet, platforms continue to commission near frame-by-frame adaptations to attract a new set of viewers Over the years, villages have served as backdrops for various genres, ranging from political sagas to dramas, comedies, thrillers, action-packed entertainers, and romances. Amazon Prime Video’s eight-episode series Sivarapalli, a remake of TVF’s hit show Panchayat, takes a middle path, exploring the familiar terrain of rural drama through the perspective of an urban youngster.
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