

Malgudi Days
1987-03-17 · 22 min / episode · ★ 7.9
## 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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- Creators
- Shankar Nag, Girish Karnad
- Production companies
- Padam Rag TV International
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
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
VishnuvardhanVenkat / Venkat Rao
Ramesh BhatRajam’s Father / Ramu / Theatre Gatekeeper / Friend / Various Characters
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