Netflix announces its first Telugu original

Netflix on Wednesday announced its first Telugu original “Pitta Kathalu”, a four part anthology movie from filmmakers Tharun Bhascker, BV Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy.

The film’s title means short stories in Telugu and the movie will chronicle four distinctly bold women, Netflix said in a statement.

The cast is led by actors Eesha Rebba, Lakshmi Manchu, Amala Paul, Shruti Haasan and Saanve Megghana with supporting acts from Ashima Narwal, Jagapathi Babu, Satya Dev, Sanjith Hegde and others.

“Pitta Kathalu is a labour of love with every story in the anthology showcasing a beautiful landscape of the country and presenting women-led stories that will touch a chord with the audience.