ZEE5 web series Vikkatakavi to premiere at IFFI

Streaming platform ZEE5 announced on Monday that Vikkatakavi: The Chronicles of Amargiri, a Telugu original series starring Megha Akash and Naresh Agastya, will be screened at the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. The show will have its world premiere on November 23 at the esteemed film festival.

Vikkatakavi: The Chronicles of Amaragiri is a thrilling detective show set in Amaragiri, where a young investigator, Ramakrishna, is drawn into a mysterious case that shakes the region. Set in the backdrop of 1970s Telangana, the Telugu original series blends rich cultural history with a dark, twisted mystery. Produced by Ram Talluri and directed by Pradeep Maddali, Vikkatakavi stars Naresh Agastya as the determined detective Ramakrishna and Megha Akash as the enigmatic Princess Lakshmi and is regarded as Telangana's first-ever detective series.

Pradeep Maddali, the director of the show, stated, "I’m beyond excited to have Vikkatakavi premiere at IFFI, it's truly a great honour for any director to showcase their work at such a prestigious platform. The story of Vikkatakavi, with its deep cultural roots and gripping mystery, is something I’m immensely proud of, especially as it brings Telangana’s rich local history to a global audience. This collaboration with ZEE5 has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to visiting IFFI with this special project”.

Directed by Pradeep Maddali, known for his work on Sarvam Shaktimayam, the series promises an engaging journey through time, rich with suspense, mystery, and layered storytelling. The web series is set to premiere on ZEE5 on November 28 in Telugu and Tamil. The series is penned by writer Teja Desraj, known for his work on films like Awe and Kalki.