Overview

• The nine-episode first season premiered August 7 on Sony LIV, tracing two friends’ ascent and rivalry in 1970s–1990s Andhra Pradesh politics
• Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao star as Kakarla Krishnama Naidu and M.S. Rami Reddy, characters loosely inspired by prominent regional leaders
• Divya Dutta makes her Telugu debut as a high-profile politician reportedly modeled on Indira Gandhi
• Early audience feedback on X praises the series for its gripping writing, sharp dialogue and commanding lead performances
• Reviewers commend the show’s historical ambition but criticize its uneven scripting, slow pacing in early episodes and underdeveloped character arcs