After creating intrigue with its title and teaser, the makers have unveiled the trailer of its much-awaited Kannada unique sequence Maarigallu. The supernatural folklore thriller is about to premiere on thirty first October 2025, solely on ZEE5.
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Plot of Maarigallu
Set within the Nineteen Nineties in a village close to Sirsi, Maarigallu follows a bunch of villagers who uncover an historical clue resulting in a misplaced Kadamba-era treasure. What begins as a quest for fortune quickly spirals into chaos as greed, betrayal, and worry awaken forces far past human understanding. As superstition and actuality blur, the story unravels a haunting thriller guarded by time and one thing divine.
The sequence encompasses a stellar ensemble forged, with Rangayana Raghu, Gopal Krishna Deshpande, and Praveen Tej making their internet sequence debuts in Maarigallu. They’re joined by tv favorite Ninaad Hrithsa, the versatile Prashanth Siddi, and AS Suraj, who received hearts by way of Zee Kannada’s actuality present Drama Juniors. The sequence is produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, written and directed by Devraj Poojary. The sequence boasts cinematography by S.Ok. Rao, music composed by L.V. Muthu and L.V. Ganesh and sound design by Ravi Hiremat.
Deeply rooted story
Director Devraj Poojary mentioned, “Maarigallu is a narrative deeply rooted in Karnataka’s soil, it’s about perception, greed, and the unseen powers that form human future. I needed to create a story that feels actual but mystical, the place the forest, the folklore, and religion all come alive collectively. Each body carries a way of devotion and dread, and I’m grateful to PRK Productions and ZEE5 for believing in a narrative that celebrates our tradition by way of thriller.”
Deepak Sriramulu, Enterprise Head of ZEE5 Kannada, mentioned, “Maarigallu completely captures the essence of our promise – ‘namma bhashe, namma kathaegalu.’ It’s a unprecedented story that mixes supernatural intrigue with the heat and humour of Karnataka’s native storytelling custom. We’re assured it would resonate with audiences throughout languages and areas.”
Producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar added, “Maarigallu may be very particular to us as a result of it carries ahead PRK Manufacturing’s imaginative and prescient of taking sturdy, rooted tales from Karnataka to bigger audiences. It’s a sequence that blends tradition, religion and human emotion in a approach that feels each conventional and up to date. Working with ZEE5 on this undertaking has been fulfilling; collectively, we’re presenting a narrative that displays the center and spirit of our land.”
With its highly effective storytelling, evocative visuals, and layered characters, Maarigallu guarantees to be a gripping watch that celebrates the spirit and tales of Karnataka.
Maarigallu can be premiered on ZEE5 from thirty first October.