On the auspicious occasion of Pongal/ Sankranti/ Bihu/ Lohri, Amazon Prime Video treated the audience with the second instalment of the anthology ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai’ – ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’, putting forward heart-warming and soul-stirring stories from the lockdown, being touted as the ‘Best Anthology of the Year’.
The audiences and critics have shared their verdict on the anthology and called it a massive favourite. The five episodes of the Tamil anthology, share five different stories revolving around the message of hope and new beginnings, combined with the powerful performances by the cast.
Not only the episodes have left a long-lasting impression on the minds of the audience, but the critics too are all praise for the performances of each of the actors. From Nadiya to Joju, Lijomol Jose to Arjun Das and Sanath, Aishwarya… each performance has been hailed as a memorable one — some calling this a treat to watch and keep closer to heart.
Each story in ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’ is standalone and yet they are all bound together by the theme of personal discovery of hope and new beginnings through human connection. These are stories of optimism, love and second chances, set in the second Covid-19 lockdown.
The stories feature Aishwarya Lekshmi, Arjun Das, Dhilip Subbarayan, Gouri G Kishan, Joju George, Lijomol Jose, Nadiya Moidu, Nirmal Pillai, Sananth, and TeeJay Arunasalam, and are directed by Balaji Mohan, Halitha Shameem, Madhumita, Richard Anthony and Surya Krishna.
Following the success of the first edition, ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’ promises to enthral audiences with a heart-warming narrative that celebrates the spirit of resilience and grit in the face of adversity.