Over the past several years, Zee Kannada channel has been constantly innovating in its programming, bringing it closer to its audience. Not only Zee Kannada, but Zee 5 has also been revolutionizing the entertainment industry. It has been giving more priority to Kannada films compared to other OTT platforms. Now, taking another big step, Zee5 has introduced a mini web series for Kannada movie lovers. The name of this first web series from Zee5 is Ayyana Mane. So, what is Ayyana Mane like? Read on to know more.
Star Cast : Khushi Ravi, Manasi Sudhir, Hitha Chandrasekhar, Khushi Chandrasekhar, Shobharaj Pavur, etc.
Director: Ramesh Indira
Where to watch: Zee 5
Ayyan’s house story
This is a story set in the 90s. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Chikkamagaluru, this story opens with the marriage of Dushyant (Akshay Nayak) and Jaji (Khushi Ravi). Jaji goes to the house of Ayyan, who is a victim of one after another, as a daughter-in-law. As soon as Jaji sets foot in the house, an incident occurs. Was it due to Jaji’s will, or was it a coincidence? Amidst the question, the mystery of the series of deaths increases Jaji’s anxiety. The words spoken by the priest take away Jaji’s peace. What did the priest say? What is the reason for the series of deaths in the house? Is Jaji’s mother-in-law, Jaji’s mother-in-law Nagalambike {Manasi Sudhir}, hiding some secret? What is the intention of Dushyant’s brothers? You should get the answers to these questions by watching this series.
Kondaiah Devi in Ayya’s house
After Rishabh Shetty made and won the film Kantara, which depicts the Panjurli god and the Guliga god Karnika, who are believed to be the gods of Tulu Nadu, many are making films with stories depicting the gods and local culture. The film Ayyan Mane is no exception. Here, too, the shadow of the Kondaiah god is present. The answer to whether this god is punishing or protecting is found only at the end.
How is the performance?
Khushi Ravi, who won the hearts of Kannadigas and made her mark in Karunadesh with the film Diya, is the lifeblood of the entire film. Khushi Ravi attracts attention with her performance in this mini web series. Manasi Sudhir also charms with her performance once again. Manasi Sudhir’s Nagalambike role could have been given more scope.
The film’s director, Ramesh Indira, comes and goes in one scene. Shobharaj Pavur’s performance is lively. Sihi Kahi Chandru’s children, Hitha Chandrashekhar and Khushi Chandrashekhar, have done justice to their roles. Anirudh Acharya, RJ Anoop, and Archana Kottig have made good use of the opportunity they got.
How is the direction?
Ramesh Indira is a television personality who has made a name for himself. Thus, his television appearances are seen in the six episodes of 18 to 20 minutes. In web series, there should be curiosity at the end of each episode. There should be curiosity about what will happen next. Ramesh Indira has been partially successful in this endeavor.
Music and camera
The music for this film has been composed by LV Muthu, son of renowned music director L Vaidyanathan, and Ganesh. Their background music adds weight to the film. The work of cameraman Rahul Roy is also noteworthy.
Minus point
There are many subplots in the story of the film. For example, there is a scene where people are afraid of the wrath of God, there are supernatural elements. When the daughter-in-law, {Hita Chandrashekhar}, comes home, there is a clash of culture and tradition. But this is not effectively portrayed. There was an opportunity to effectively portray the divine situations. But Ramesh Indira does not seem to have paid much attention to that aspect.
Final word
That’s why the names in this small web series attract attention. Ramesh Indira has given his characters very beautiful names like Jaji, Pushpavati, Vanamala, Padmalatha, Charu Latha, Bindu Malini. There is no tradition of web series in Kannada. Some people have tried here and there, but the right platform has not been found for those who deserve it. Even if they have, some people have not utilized it. There is a rumor that Hombale, the proud Kannada company that produced the film KGF, is in discussions with Netflix about a web series. In this context, Ramesh Indira and Shruti Naidu, a renowned Kannada producer and television personality known as the Ekta Kapoor of Kannada, have started the tradition of web series in Kannada through ”Ayyana Mane”.
They have produced a mini web series in Kannada. Both Ramesh Indira and Shruti Naidu are truly commendable for this effort. In the coming days, many more people may make such efforts in Kannada, inspired by Ramesh Indira and Shruti Naidu. In short, Ayyan Mane, which has started a new chapter in the world of Kannada web series, has a story of fear and faith. It is full of excitement. Those who do not want to watch long web series or are tired of watching them can sit with the family of this Kannada mini web series and watch it once without any delay. The duration of each episode is less than 20 minutes, and the total duration of the six episodes is 111 minutes. Ayyan Mane is available to watch on Zee 5.