Mayasabha follows the story of two friends who have similar goals to serve the people of the country but their change in ideologies sets them apart and turns them into biggest political rivals of 80s and 90s. The show is based on N. Chandrababu Naidu and Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s career along with their friendship and personal life, while India is struggling through its own political problems. It is currently streaming on SonyLiv and is led by Aadhi, Chaitanya Rao, Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta among others.
The show begins with introduction to each one of the future political leaders, their family and social status years before their career began. Kakarla Krishnama Naidu (based on N. Chandrababu Naidu) is played by Aadhi Pinisetty and is seen being pushed around by people for his ambitions. While his family doesn’t understand his need to continue studying or passion for politics, he finds some solace among his friends and peers when he reaches college for PhD.
Meanwhile, M. S. Rami Reddy (based on Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy) played by Chaitanya Rao Madadi is studying to become a doctor. His family is supportive of his aspirations to treat the villagers at low cost but he isn’t happy with their profession hazards as goons and thieves. Both are seen struggling with their status and suffering at the hands of society’s bias in one way or another. After being pitted against each other, societal norms and its expectations, both find their way to Telangana college where they begin their political career with and then against each other.
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The show explores their beginnings as friends followed by fallout and eventually working together amid the back drop of India’s political struggle post Independance. Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao Madadi both have much to offer in widely different roles that explore similar goals and mindset. Director Deva Katta captures the nuances of the region and the time with change in era every few episodes. Their early obsession with education, celebrities and passion for politics is balanced for well rounded on-screen of real life personalities.
The makers seem to have taken creative liberty as all the characters have been given fictional names including Diya Datta’s character Iravati Basu based on Indira Gandhi. Many facts coincide with historical records of 1970-1990s era, but it is unclear which are fictional and to what extent. Episodes 3, 4 and 5 develop the friendship and change in their paths seamlessly and are one of the best early episodes in the show.
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Though the stories are well known and the volatile political situation of the country is also historically explored, the show still remains intriguing and keeps you hooked. Overall, for fans of the genre and the actors, this is a great watch exploring regional history of the era.
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