Vitthal Teedi Explained

Native Name:વિઠ્ઠલ તીડી
Runtime:24–33 minutes
Director:Abhishek Jain
Country:India
Language:Gujarati
Cinematography:Tapan Vyas
Company:CineMan Productions
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6
Genre:Drama
Network:OHO Gujarati
Composer:Kedar & Bhargav

Vitthal Teedi (Gujarati: વિઠ્ઠલ તીડી) is an Indian Gujarati-language drama web-series directed by Abhishek Jain. It is streamed on OHO Gujarati and stars Pratik Gandhi as the protagonist Vitthal Teedi.[1] The first season, stylized as Chapter 1, was released on 7 May 2021. It was reviewed positively for performance, direction, production, music and script.

Premise

Vitthal Tripathi is portrayed as a person from humble origins who has exceptional skill with playing cards, which he uses to enter the big leagues and experience city life.

Cast

Episodes

Chapter 1

Production

The show is based on an eponymous Gujarati short story by Mukesh Sojitra.[2] The story is set in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat in the 1980s.[3] The series was shot in various villages in Gir and in Ahmedabad. The six episodes of Chapter 1 were shot in 16 days in January 2021.[4] [5]

The shooting of Chapter 2 started in July 2023.[6]

Soundtrack

Chapter 1

Traditional lyrics (specifically, Chhand, used in the song) for "Vitthal Vitthal" are credited to Dula Bhaya Kag.[7] Rolling Stone India rated the soundtrack positively, calling it an "enchanting folk soundtrack".[8]

Vitthal Teedi
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Kedar & Bhargav
Recorded:2021
Genre:Television soundtrack
Length:11:46
Language:Gujarati
Producer:Innovantage Technologies LLP

Release

The trailer was released on 1 May 2021. All episodes of the Chapter 1 were released on OHO Gujarati, a Gujarati streaming platform, on 7 May 2021.[9] [4]

Reception

The series received positive reviews. Koimoi rated it 4 out of 5 stars saying, "Vitthal Teedi has all the elements to become a complete package, and the makers have to realise that. You should give it a try because the cast won’t let you get bored for a single moment."[10] Keyur Seta of Cinestaan reviewed it three out of four starts.[11] Vishal Verma of Glamsham also praised performances, production and direction.[12] Subhash K. Jha of SpotboyE also rated it three out of five stars.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vitthal Teedi: Pratik Gandhi is a master gambler in his follow-up series to Scam 1992. Watch trailer. 2 May 2021. 4 May 2021. 4 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504081920/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vitthal-teedi-pratik-gandhi-is-a-master-gambler-in-his-follow-up-series-to-scam-1992-watch-trailer-101619932680092.html. live.
  2. Web site: 2021-05-02. Vitthal Teedi trailer: Pratik Gandhi plays a gambler in this web series. 2021-05-05. The Indian Express. en. 5 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505092206/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/vitthal-teedi-trailer-pratik-gandhi-is-a-gambler-in-this-web-series-7298127/. live.
  3. Web site: 2021-05-01. Everything we know about Pratik Gandhi's new project Vitthal Teedi. 2021-05-05. GQ India. en-IN. 5 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505062823/https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/everything-know-pratik-gandhis-new-project-vitthal-teedi/. live.
  4. Web site: એક્સક્લુઝિવ:'વિઠ્ઠલ તિડી'ના ડિરેક્ટર અભિષેક જૈને કહ્યું- 'વિઠ્ઠલના ક્લાસિક કેરેક્ટરની એન્ગ્રી યંગ મેન જેવી ઈમેજ છે, સ્ટોરી વાંચતી વખતે મારા મનમાં માત્ર ને માત્ર પ્રતીક ગાંધી જ હતો'. Gujarati. Divya Bhaskar. 2021-05-07. 7 May 2021. 7 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507071750/https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/news/special-interview-of-vitthal-teedi-director-abhishek-jain-128469855.html. live.
  5. Web site: 2021-04-30. Pratik Gandhi Gears up For His New Gujarati Web Series 'Vitthal Teedi', Check Out The First Look Here. 2021-05-05. India.com. 5 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505062818/https://www.india.com/entertainment/pratik-gandhi-gears-up-for-his-new-gujarati-web-series-vitthal-teedi-check-out-the-first-look-here-4627859/. live.
  6. News: 2023-07-06 . Pratik Gandhi kicks off shooting for the Vitthal Teedi 2' web series; see pic . The Times of India . 2023-10-17 . 0971-8257.
  7. Web site: Vitthal Teedi song 'Vitthal Vitthal': Peppy track introduces us to Pratik Gandhi's character. 5 May 2021. 15 May 2021. 9 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210509181224/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2021/may/5/29635. live.
  8. Web site: Gujarati Series 'Vitthal Teedi' Offers Enchanting Folk Soundtrack. 18 May 2021. 19 May 2021. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519054640/https://rollingstoneindia.com/gujarati-series-vitthal-teedi-soundtrack/. live.
  9. Web site: 2021-05-03. pratik gandhi starter vitthal teedi will release on 7th may on oho gujarati ૭ મેએ આવે છે 'વિઠ્ઠલ તીડી'. 2021-05-05. www.gujaratimidday.com. gu. 5 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505092231/https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/web-series/article/pratik-gandhi-starter-vitthal-teedi-will-release-on-7th-may-on-oho-gujarati-139622. live.
  10. Web site: Vitthal Teedi Review: Pratik Gandhi Breaks The 'Scam 1992' Bracket But The Script Partially Lacks The Backing. 7 May 2021. 7 May 2021. 7 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507162327/https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/web-reviews/vitthal-teedi-review-pratik-gandhi-breaks-the-scam-1992-bracket-but-the-script-partially-lacks-the-backing/. live.
  11. Web site: Seta. Keyur. 2021-05-08. Vitthal Teedi review: Pratik Gandhi shines in this moving and emotional tale. 2021-05-09. Cinestaan. 9 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210509064131/https://www.cinestaan.com/reviews/vitthal-teedi-45866. live.
  12. Web site: Verma. Vishal. 2021-05-08. Web Series Review Vitthal Teedi: Pratik Gandhi Is Back To His Roots And How!!. 2021-05-09. Glamsham. 8 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210508125302/https://www.glamsham.com/ott/web-review/web-series-vitthal-teedi-movie-review-pratik-gandhi-abhishek-jain. live.
  13. Web site: Jha. Subhash K.. 2021-05-07. Vitthal Teedi Review: Post Scam 1992 Pratik Gandhi Returns Full Force In His Native Tongue. 2021-05-09. www.spotboye.com. 9 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210509064134/https://www.spotboye.com/just-binge/binge-reviews/vitthal-teedi-review-post-scam-1992-pratik-gandhi-returns-full-force-in-his-native-tongue/60952cb225cb7a2565f9ce6d. live.