Archive · 19 May 2025
'Malgudi Days' Achieves Highest IMDb Rating for TV Show
Imagine a TV show about a family in India, with simple stories that teach you good lessons.
That show is called 'Malgudi Days'!
It was on TV a long time ago, in the 80s, and everyone loved it, even before the internet!
It was based on books by RK Narayan and directed by Shankar Nag.
The show only had 50 episodes and everyone loved it and it has the best rating on the internet for any TV show ever!
The stories were easy to understand and full of feelings, like the character Swami.
The TV show 'Malgudi Days' has the highest IMDb rating (9.4) for a TV show.
The show, based on RK Narayan's stories, was directed by Shankar Nag.
It aired in 1986 and featured a simple, emotionally resonant storytelling style.
The show had a 50-episode run and was popular across age groups.
Master Manjunath played the memorable character Swami in 'Malgudi Days'.
- Who
- Based on stories by RK Narayan and directed by Shankar Nag.
- What
- 'Malgudi Days', a TV show.
- When
- First aired in 1986.
- Where
- Based on stories from India.
- Why
- To provide family-oriented entertainment with simple storytelling.
- Show Title
- 'Malgudi Days'
- IMDb Rating
- 9.4
- Based on
- RK Narayan's stories
- First Aired
- 1986
- Episodes
- 50
- Director(s)
- Shankar Nag, Kavita Lankesh
- Notable Character
- Swami (Master Manjunath)