Murli Sharma on his OTT debut with Super Subbu: Will make you laugh while encouraging conversations
Mumbai, June 30
Actor Murli Sharma will soon be stepping into the OTT space with the Telugu Original series 'Super Subbu'.
Murli will be seen playing Kukkuteshwar Rao, a strict and deeply traditional father whose beliefs are challenged to the core after his son decides to become a sex education teacher.
Spilling his excitement about his OTT debut, Murli shared that this is the kind of story that will make the audience laugh while also gently encouraging uncomfortable conversations.
"What I found most interesting was how naturally the series blends comedy, family dynamics, and social themes without ever losing its heart. Every character in Maakipur contributes to the madness in their own way, making it a world that audiences will instantly connect with. Working alongside such a talented cast and being part of Netflix's first Telugu Original series was a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to audiences stepping into Maakipur and enjoying all the surprises, humour and heart that await them," he shared.
Murli went on to add, "And yes, being my first OTT ever, I am super excited. I had a great time doing it and bringing Kukkuteshwar Rao, the rigid, disciplined, and strict father, to life. I have done about five films with Sundeep (Actor Sundeep Kishan), so we bond very well. Also, with director Mallik, I had worked on a film just before this, which turned out to be a blockbuster, so it was great. And of course, there was Mithila Palkar with whom I had also done a Telugu film about two-three years back. So overall, it was great fun."
Revealing how he came on board the project, he stated, "When I was shooting 'Tillu Square' with Mallik, he had already told me about this series that he was writing then and also about the role. We had bonded really well during that film, so I already knew that I was going to be a part of it. But when he officially narrated the script to me, I was extremely pleased."
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is exactly the kind of content we need more of in Indian OTT space. Sex education is still such a taboo topic in our society, especially in smaller towns. Using comedy to break the ice is a smart approach. Murli Sharma is a versatile actor, and I'm sure he'll nail the role of a strict father. Let's hope the series does justice to the sensitive subject without being vulgar. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Murli Sharma is a powerhouse performer - from negative roles to comedy, he does it all. And Sundeep Kishan and Mithila Palkar? That's a solid cast! The concept reminds me a bit of 'Patal Lok' where the protagonist was a sex worker's son, but this seems lighter. Hope Netflix promotes this well. Telugu OTT content is finally getting its due! 🔥
Love that Murli is stepping into OTT! He's been underutilized in mainstream cinema for too long. However, I hope the show doesn't just use the 'sex education' angle as gimmick. We've seen too many shows that promise socially relevant themes but end up being cringe. That said, the director Mallik has done good work with Tillu Square, so there's hope. Let's support this. 😊
As someone from the US who's been following Indian OTT growth, this is exciting. A Telugu Original on Netflix about a sex education teacher navigating family dynamics sounds universal yet uniquely Indian. The blend of comedy and social themes is exactly what global audiences love about Indian storytelling. Looking forward to streaming this! 🌏
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