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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.
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ManjunathW. S. Swaminathan “Swami” / Pundi
Girish KarnadW. T. Srinivasan (Swami’s Father) / The Watchman
Anant NagJagan / Seshadri (The Talkative Man) / Various Characters
Shankar NagVenkatesh
Vaishali KasaravalliSwami's Mother
Arundathi NagKamala
VishnuvardhanVenkat / Venkat Rao
Ramesh BhatRajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters| Platform | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb4,118 votes | 9.4 | 10 pts |
| Rotten Tomatoes | not available | skipped |
Scores from IMDb. Updated weekly.
Our PickOur PickMalgudi Days (1987) has a Lantern Score of 8.0, from IMDb 9.4.