Malgudi Days

The story

## 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.

Cast

M ManjunathW. S. Swaminathan “Swami” / Pundi G Girish KarnadW. T. Srinivasan (Swami’s Father) / The Watchman A Anant NagJagan / Seshadri (The Talkative Man) / Various Characters S Shankar NagVenkatesh V Vaishali KasaravalliSwami's Mother R Raghuram SitaramMani R Rohit SrinathRajam A Arundathi NagKamala V VishnuvardhanVenkat / Venkat Rao R Ramesh BhatRajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters