MUMBAI: India’s largest homegrown OTT platform, in collaboration with PRK Productions, has announced the title of its much-awaited Kannada original series ‘Maarigallu’.
At its core, Maarigallu is a divine folklore thriller set in the 1990s, inspired by the enduring legend of a long-lost Kadamba dynasty treasure. The story draws from the era of Mayura Sharma, the first king of Karnataka, under whose reign the dynasty flourished.
Legends tell of a hidden treasure from the Kadamba Dynasty, long lost to time and believed to be protected by Maari, the region's guardian deity. Maarigallu promises to deliver a gripping story of greed, betrayal, faith, and destiny as this mystery unfolds, blending cultural richness with edge-of-the-seat drama.
Talking about the series, Producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar says, "At PRK Productions, we have always believed in stories that resonate with people while staying rooted in our traditions. Maarigallu is a unique mix of suspense, and mystery that also celebrates the culture and traditions of Karnataka. With this series, we want to offer audiences both entertainment and a sense of cultural pride. Partnering with ZEE5 to tell this story makes it even more special, as it truly reflects namma bhashe, namma kathaegalu."
Kannada Zee5 Business Head, Deepak Sriramulu said, “Maarigallu is unlike anything we’ve done before, a Divine Folklore Thriller that brings alive Karnataka’s legends in a way that is mysterious, emotional, and deeply rooted in our culture. The tale of the lost Kadamba treasure, guarded by faith and folklore, gives the series a unique edge, and we are excited for audiences to experience this journey with us on ZEE5.”
Beyond its thrilling premise, Maarigallu holds deep emotional significance as it fulfils the late Puneeth Rajkumar’s wish to bring high-quality Kannada originals to the OTT space through PRK Productions. The series reflects his vision of stories that are both culturally rooted and universally engaging.
‘Maarigallu’ is set to premiere soon, exclusively on ZEE5.
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