Indian Telugu-language TV series
Lady Detective is an Indian Telugu-language detective fiction television series directed by Vamsy.[2] It aired on ETV from 1996 to 1997, with episodes broadcast every Thursday from 8:30 to 9:00 PM. The series features Uttara in the lead role as Sodhana, a private detective, supported by Sakshi Ranga Rao and Rama Prabha as her assistants.[3] The show garnered significant popularity and was well received during its original run.[4][5]
Premise
The series follows Sodhana, a private detective who tackles various societal issues by investigating cases at a detective bureau. Each episode features a new case, with Sodhana assisted by two comedic characters: Baby, a female assistant dressed in a schoolgirl-style skirt; and Bobby and a male assistant in a suit, tie, and hat. These assistants often create humorous situations by unintentionally complicating the investigations, adding a lighthearted element to the series.
Cast
Main
Recurring
Production
The serial was shot outdoors and some scenes were filmed indoors at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.[5]
Music
The title track "Lady Detective.. Ammo Yama Active" was received well and was quite popular.[8][4]
Reception
Lady Detective was originally broadcast every Thursday between 8:30 to 9:00 PM on ETV from 1996 to 1997.[2][1] The serial received acclaim from critics and audience alike.[4][2] Uttara's performance as the titular detective received praise.[5][2]
In popular culture
The title song of the serial was parodied in a deleted scene in the 2019 Telugu film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya.[9]
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