Kannante Radha, the Malayalam dubbed version of the popular Star Bharat devotional series RadhaKrishn, is launching on Asianet from 26 November 2018. The serial will be telecast Monday to Friday at 6:00 PM, bringing the story of Krishna and Radha to Malayalam television audiences.
Sumedh Mudgalkar and Mallika Singh play the lead roles of Krishna and Radha. The series also features Reena Kapoor, Gavie Chahal, Basant Bhatt, Arpit Ranka, Akangsha Rawat and several other actors in prominent mythological characters.
Kannante Radha Serial – Telecast Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Serial Name | Kannante Radha |
| Channel | Asianet |
| Launch Date | 26 November 2018 |
| Telecast Time | 6:00 PM |
| Telecast Days | Monday to Friday |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Devotional, Mythological |
| Original Serial | RadhaKrishn |
| Original Channel | Star Bharat |
| Lead Actor | Sumedh Mudgalkar |
| Lead Actress | Mallika Singh |
| Producer | Siddharth Kumar Tewary |
| Director | Rahul Tewary |
| Production Banner | Swastik Productions |
| Online Streaming | Hotstar |
RadhaKrishn Gets Malayalam Dubbed Version as Kannante Radha
Star Bharat’s mythological series RadhaKrishn premiered on 1 October 2018. Following the launch of the original Hindi series, Asianet prepared its Malayalam dubbed version under the title Kannante Radha.
The Malayalam version is scheduled to start on 26 November at 6:00 PM. At the time, Asianet was using the 6:00 PM slot for devotional programming connected with the Sabarimala season, while Bharya was airing at 6:30 PM.
By the time Kannante Radha was prepared for its Malayalam launch, the original RadhaKrishn had already completed more than 30 episodes on Star Bharat.
Story of Kannante Radha
The relationship between Krishna and Radha forms the central theme of Kannante Radha. The devotional series explores their story while introducing several important characters associated with Krishna’s childhood and younger years.
Yashoda, Nanda Baba, Balarama, Kansa, Kritida and Devaki are among the major characters featured in the series.
The original production was mounted on a large scale, with elaborate sets, costumes and visual presentation created for its mythological setting.
Sumedh Mudgalkar and Mallika Singh in Lead Roles
Sumedh Mudgalkar plays Krishna, while Mallika Singh plays Radha in the principal storyline.
The two actors are the main faces of RadhaKrishn and consequently of its Malayalam dubbed version Kannante Radha.
Other actors portray different stages and characters within the story, creating a large ensemble cast around Krishna and Radha.
Kannante Radha Actors and Characters
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Sumedh Mudgalkar | Krishna |
| Himanshu Rana | Krishna |
| Mallika Singh | Radha |
| Shivya Pathania | Radha |
| Reena Kapoor | Yashoda |
| Gavie Chahal | Nanda Baba |
| Basant Bhatt | Balarama |
| Arpit Ranka | Kansa |
| Akangsha Rawat | Kritida |
| Rakesh Kukreti | Vrishbhanu |
| Rushiraj Pawar | Ayan |
| Falaq Naaz | Devaki |
| Malini Sengupta | Jatila Devi |
Cast and Crew of Kannante Radha
The original series is produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary under the banner of Swastik Productions, with Rahul Tewary associated with the direction.
Along with Krishna and Radha, the series gives significant importance to characters such as Yashoda, Nanda Baba, Balarama and Kansa.
Reena Kapoor plays Yashoda, while Gavie Chahal appears as Nanda Baba. Basant Bhatt portrays Balarama, and Arpit Ranka plays Kansa.
Akangsha Rawat appears as Kritida, Rakesh Kukreti as Vrishbhanu, Rushiraj Pawar as Ayan, Falaq Naaz as Devaki and Malini Sengupta as Jatila Devi.
What Is the Original Serial of Kannante Radha?
The original version of Kannante Radha is RadhaKrishn, the Hindi mythological television series aired on Star Bharat.
The principal hero and heroine of the series are Sumedh Mudgalkar as Krishna and Mallika Singh as Radha.
Asianet brings the same devotional story to Malayalam audiences through the dubbed version titled Kannante Radha.
Watch Kannante Radha Episodes Online
During its launch period, Hotstar was the online streaming platform for Asianet programs, including Kannante Radha. Viewers could use the service to catch episodes of the Malayalam dubbed series online.
Asianet also started airing promotional videos ahead of the launch, introducing Kannante Radha to viewers before its 26 November 2018 premiere at 6:00 PM.
Zee Keralam Launches on the Same Day
Another significant development in Malayalam television during this period was the launch of Zee Keralam on 26 November 2018.
The new Malayalam entertainment channel from the Zee network was also preparing a devotional dubbed series titled Nanda Nandanam as part of its programming lineup.
With Kannante Radha, Asianet added another mythological and devotional series to its weekday schedule, featuring Sumedh Mudgalkar and Mallika Singh as Krishna and Radha, Monday to Friday at 6:00 PM.
