| Executive Producer: | Rahul Rao |
| Producer: | B.Sai Kumar Niyati Merchant Nami Sharma Archana Karulkar Tanvi Desai |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
| Genre: | Drama Comedy |
| Music: | Ajay Arasada |
| Director: | Jonathan Edwards (season 1) Aditya KV (season 2) |
| Starring: | Harshith Reddy Tejaswi Madivada Ananya Sharma |
| Cinematography: | Amardeep Guttula (season 1) Rehan Shaik (season 2) |
| Editor: | Nageswara Reddy Bonthala (season 1) Anil Kumar P (season 2) |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 10 |
| Company: | Aree Studio Laughing Cow Productions |
| Network: | Aha |
| Last Aired: | present |
Arthamainda Arun Kumar is an Indian Telugu-language comedy drama streaming television series produced by Arre Studio and Laughing Cow Productions for Aha.[1] The series featured Pavan Sidhu, Harshith Reddy, Ananya Sharma and Tejaswi Madivada in lead roles.[2] Pavan Sidhu replaced Harshith Reddy in the season 2 as the Arun Kumar Mundha.[3]
The first season was released on 30 June 2023.[4] [5] Second season followed in October 2024.[6]
Mundha, when pronounced with a hard ‘d’ sound, is an offensive slang in Telugu which is the surname of Arun Kumar. This fact didn’t stop him being the butt of jokes while growing up. Arun Kumar was born in Amalapuram, a small town in Andhra Pradesh. Arun Kumar Mundha, an Intern of the Year, a fresh graduate from Amalapuram, as he embarks on an internship at a marketing firm in Hyderabad. Eager to make his mark, Arun faces a challenging start, confronting menial tasks and office politics. As Arun navigates his new environment, he forms alliances with supportive colleagues like Pallavi and confronts antagonism from others like Jai. Balancing personal aspirations with demanding work responsibilities, Arun's journey takes an unexpected turn when a family emergency calls him back home.
Upon his return, Arun seizes opportunities to showcase his skills, collaborating with his supervisor, Shalini, on a significant client presentation. Despite challenges and setbacks, Arun learns invaluable life lessons from his mentor, Chacha, which help him persevere through the ups and downs of his internship. Arun's personal and professional growth is put to the test when he must fight for his colleague Pallavi's position at the firm. Through determination and newfound wisdom, Arun confronts office dynamics and strives to leave a lasting impact in the corporate world, discovering that forging his own path is the true key to success.
123Telugu wrote that "Arthamainda Arun Kumar is an attempt to depict the corporate world, but the show lacks the desired emotional depth. The lead cast did a good job, and there are a few relatable moments. But the show isn’t a satisfying watch altogether."[7]