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Created by Shankar Nag and Girish Karnad. With Manjunath, Girish Karnad and Anant Nag.
The honest verdict
Viewers love it. A drama series, best with family and on your own. ## Series Overview Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, *Malgudi Days* brings R. K. Narayan’s celebrated stories to life through a rich collection of tales about ordinary people and everyday experiences. Blending humour, warmth, irony and social observation, the series explores childhood, family, friendship, ambition, poverty, tradition, superstition and the changing values of Indian society. From schoolboys and shopkeepers to servants, postmen, astrologers and wandering performers, each story captures the distinctive character of Malgudi while reflecting universal human emotions. Adapted from Narayan’s short stories and novels, *Malgudi Days* remains one of Indian television’s most enduring literary adaptations.
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Questions
Is Malgudi Days on Netflix in India?
No. In India, Malgudi Days is streaming on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Malgudi Days in India?
Malgudi Days is streaming on Prime Video, included with a subscription. Checked 9 October 2026.
Is Malgudi Days worth watching?
Viewers love it: 9.4 on IMDb from 4,566 ratings.
What language is Malgudi Days in?
Malgudi Days is a Hindi series. Most streaming apps offer subtitles, and some offer other audio languages; check the options on Prime Video.