Malgudi Days

Malgudi Days

1987 · 4 seasons · 54 eps · ★ 7.9 · Drama, Family

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## Series Overview Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, *Malgudi Days* brings R. K. Narayan’s celebrated stories to life through a rich collection of tales about ordinary people and everyday experiences. Blending humour, warmth, irony and social observation, the series explores childhood, family, friendship, ambition, poverty, tradition, superstition and the changing values of Indian society. From schoolboys and shopkeepers to servants, postmen, astrologers and wandering performers, each story captures the distinctive character of Malgudi while reflecting universal human emotions. Adapted from Narayan’s short stories and novels, *Malgudi Days* remains one of Indian television’s most enduring literary adaptations.

Created by Shankar Nag, Girish Karnad

Network: DD National

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Manjunath W. S. Swaminathan “Swami” / Pundi
Girish Karnad W. T. Srinivasan (Swami’s Father) / The Watchman
Anant Nag Jagan / Seshadri (The Talkative Man) / Various Characters
Shankar Nag Venkatesh
Vaishali Kasaravalli Swami's Mother
Raghuram Sitaram Mani
Rohit Srinath Rajam
Arundathi Nag Kamala
Vishnuvardhan Venkat / Venkat Rao
Ramesh Bhat Rajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters

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