Maarigallu trailer: Praveen Tej leads a dangerous hunt for a lost Kadamba treasure

Maarigallu, the first Kannada series from Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar’s banner, is only days away from its date with audience. The show, directed by Matsyagandha fame Devraj Poojary, is headed to Zee5 (via OTTplay Premium also) on October 31, with a 7-episode run. It stars Praveen Tej, Rangayana Raghu, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, A Suraj, Raghavi, Prashant Siddi, Nidhi Hegde, among others on the cast. The team had earlier revealed a teaser about what to expect in the show, which they have now followed up with a trailer.

The plot of Maarigallu

Maarigallu is set in the 90s in a village near Sirsi. According to the official plot synopsis, Maarigallu follows a group of friends, who set out in search of a lost Kadamba treasure. In doing so, they awaken something far more dangerous than they ever imagined. The hunt soon turns into a nightmare, where faith, greed, and fear collide in the dark heart of the forest. Every clue leads them closer to the truth, and to the curse that guards it.

The teaser of Maarigallu had excited fans of the late Power Star, as it featured an AI-generated version of him as Mayurasharma, the first king of the Kadamba dynasty. This had sparked excitement, with fans hopeful of seeing more of the actor’s digital avatar. However, the makers have now clarified that this bit will not be in the show and that it had only been done as a tribute to Puneeth. According to Pradeepa, who heads Kannada originals at Zee, the show will be available in 7 languages.

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Speaking at the trailer launch of Maarigallu, Devraj explained that they went from pitching the subject to shooting the show in only 9 months, and that they wrapped up principal photography in early October only, owing to minor rain delays while shooting in live locations in Sirsi.

FAQs

Q. Which is the first Z55 original Kannada web series?

A. Ayyana Mane, directed by Ramesh Indira and starring Dia-fame Kushee Ravi in the lead was the first original Kannada series on Zee5. It came out in April to middling reviews.

Q. Which was the second show?

A. After Ayyana Mane came Shodha, a remake of Zee5's Hindi series Khoj- Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar. Directed by Sunil Mysuru, it had actor-filmmaker Pawan Kumar in the lead.