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Gopi Puthran On Mandala Murders' Netflix Triumph: 'If We Stay True To Our Roots...'
Last Updated: Mandala Murders tops Netflix India for three weeks and ranks 7th globally. Creator Gopi Puthran says its success lies in rooted, mythical storytelling that connects deeply. Mandala Murders is proving to be one of Netflix India's most enduring hits of 2025. Three weeks after its release on July 25, the crime thriller continues to dominate as the platform's most-watched Indian series, while also securing the 7th position among Netflix's most-viewed TV shows globally last week. The show's creator, Gopi Puthran, attributes its success to a deep connection with India's cultural roots and mythical identity. Set in a small, fictional town, Mandala Murders weaves a narrative steeped in local myths and mystery — a combination that Puthran believes resonates strongly with audiences both in India and abroad. 'India is a country that is deeply connected and awed by its roots. Myths are embedded deep within our DNA because of the stories that were handed down over generations by our elders, which is why we instantly connect to content with such tonality," Puthran explained. 'What is really heartening to see is how Mandala Murders has connected with people's psyche due to this. Partnering with Netflix, with its incredible reach, has enabled the series to be sampled by viewers who want content laced with myths and mysteries of India." According to Puthran, the show's global appeal lies in its authentic depiction of India's mythical undercurrents — a cultural texture that fascinates international viewers. He also points to smaller towns and cities across India embracing the show's storytelling, proof that authenticity has wide appeal. 'If we are true to our identity, there will be takers for shows like Mandala Murders or Mirzapur, which also showed that people want to connect to authentic and disruptive storytelling that is rooted. We're thrilled with the huge success of Mandala Murders and I'm sure many more makers will now be encouraged to explore stories and deliver them in this genre," he said. Produced by YRF Entertainment and co-directed by Gopi Puthran and Manan Rawat, the series stars Vaani Kapoor in the lead, alongside a stellar ensemble including Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Siddhanth Kapoor, Rahul Bagga, Raghubir Yadav, and Monica Choudhary. With its blend of gripping mystery, rich mythology, and compelling performances, Mandala Murders is not just a streaming success — it's a testament to the enduring power of rooted, culturally resonant storytelling. view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 16:54 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Passenger associations demand coach watering facility, stabling lines on KRCL network in Udupi, Uttara Kannada districts
Railway patrons and passenger associations of Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts have planned to flag certain major concerns of the region, including lack of coach watering facility, stabling lines and upgradation of Udupi Railway Station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) with Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna when he visits Udupi district on Friday, June 13. The Railways was unable to start or terminate any train either at Karwar or Udupi as the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., (KRCL) has not provided coach watering facility in any of the stations in coastal Karnataka, regretted Kundapura Railway Prayanikara Samithi president Ganesh Puthran. While KRCL claims watering facility was available within about 350 km distance--at Mangaluru Junction and Madgaon--the possibility of operating trains towards Bengaluru via Padil Bypass without touching Mangaluru Junction gets affected. Therefore, KRCL should introduce coach watering facility either at Udupi or Kundapura Railway Station, Mr. Puthran demanded. He further said KRCL has not provided stabling lines at any of the stations on the entire Karnataka coast thereby making it difficult to stable trains for a few hours. Consequently, trains, either special or regular, have to resume return journey immediately thereby inconveniencing people, he noted. Stations development Besides urging the Railway Ministry to immediately sanction KRCL proposal to develop Udupi Railway Station under ABSS, Kundapura Railway Station too should be developed under the shceme, Mr. Puthran demanded. Also, important stations in coastal Karnataka lack adequate platform shelters as well as shelters for foot overbridges. KRCL should address this serious shortcoming on priority basis, he demanded. Uttara Kannada Railway Samithi Secretary Rajiv Gaonkar demanded low level second platforms at important stations, including Kumta and Gokarna Road, should be upgraded immediately for the benefit of passengers. Besides, there was no second platform at Barkur Railway Station near Brahmavara that causes severe misery to passengers if a train halts on the second line, he said. Mr. Gaonkar said the Ministry should forthwith implement its own decision, to extend Train No. 16585/586 SMVT Bengaluru-Murdeshwar-SMVT Bengaluru to Vasco da Gama so as to resume the lost connectivity between Karwar and Mysuru regions. He also demanded development of Karwar Station under Amrit Bharat Scheme.
