Kumari Srimathi

Kumari Srimathi is a Telugu web series that has captivated audiences with its unique blend of drama, humor, and social commentary.

• Created By: Srinivas Avasarala
• Directed By: Gomtesh Upadhye
• Main Cast: Nithya Menen, Gautami, Talluri Rameshwari
• Genre: Drama
• Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

"Kumari Srimathi is a story of a dysfunctional family in which the gutsy yet vulnerable women deal with the mess created by two men, one who is irresponsible and the other, an opportunist consumed by greed." – The Hindu

The Plot 📖

The series centers around Srimathi, a young woman who is determined to save her ancestral home by gathering 39 lakhs in just six months.

• Setting: Village near the Godavari River
• Unique Twist: Srimathi decides to open a bar in her village.

"Srimathi has to navigate the government dos and don’ts, get the liquor license and balance building a profitable business and tempering it with social responsibility." – The Hindu

Characters and Relationships 👥

The series features a multi-generational cast of strong women, each dealing with their own set of challenges.

• Srimathi: The feisty protagonist, played by Nithya Menen.
• Devaki: Srimathi's mother, played by Gautami.
• Kalyani: Srimathi's supportive younger sister.

"The beauty of the series lies in the way it depicts the relationship between women from three generations." – Film Companion

Social Commentary 🗣️

Kumari Srimathi doesn't shy away from tackling societal norms and expectations, especially those placed on women.

• Marriage: The series explores the societal pressure to marry.
• Entrepreneurship: It celebrates rural entrepreneurship and breaks stereotypes.

"Menen plays an unmarried woman in her thirties in the Prime Video series. She lives in a village near the Godavari River. We are talking about a neighbourhood where a job is what defines a man and marriage is what defines a woman." – Film Companion

Final Thoughts 💭

Kumari Srimathi is more than just a web series; it's a social commentary wrapped in compelling storytelling. With a strong ensemble cast and a plot that keeps you hooked, this is one series you don't want to miss.

• Languages: Telugu
• Episodes: 7
• Duration: 282 minutes

"Kumari Srimathi mostly makes use of the web series format. It focuses on the little details of Kumari’s daily life, lending it a lived-in feel." – Film Companion

• Director Gomtesh Upadhye, Srinivas Avasarala
• Cast Akshara, Akshay Lagusani, Babu Mohan, Gautami, Gavireddy Srinivas, Inturi Vasu, Jabardast Dorababu, Karthik, Katta Anthony, Krishna Rao, Kumari Rajeshwari, Lakshmi Vennela, Laxman, Madhavi Latha, Madhu Prakash, Mahesh Achanta, Mahika, Murali Mohan, Nani, Nirupam Paritala, Nithya Menen, Noel Sean, Pitapuram Baburao, Prabhavathi, Praneeta Patnaik, Prem Sagar, Pruthvi Raj, Pujari, Ram, Ramana Bhargav, Ramani, Rameshwari, Rian, Sahasra, Sathya Reddy, Satthi Babu, Srihari, Srinivas Avasarala, Srivani, Subbaraya Sarma, Thiruveer Reddy, Usha Sree, V.K. Naresh, Venu Polasani, Vihaan, Vijay Bhaskar, Vijaykrishna Naresh, Vishwa Teja