From Gattimela to Kannadati: Here’s how Kannada TV shows spread awareness on COVID-19

Kannada television is back in business. Many Kannada daily shows have started airing fresh episodes from June 1. The shows are not only entertaining viewers but also spreading awareness on COVID-19 spread. Here‘s quick look at a few shows and their scenes which speak about the pandemic. Take a look...

The latest episode of Gattimela showcased the importance of wearing a mask while going outdoor. It also displayed the significance of maintaining hygiene and following basic precautionary measures like washing hands and legs before entering the house.

Staying in sync with the current storyline and the COVID-19 situation, the show touched upon a few interesting points in the recent episode. The star cast saluted the frontline warriors in the beginning of the show. Mangala Gowri Madve, which also narrates the story of a responsible cop who exposed the challenges faced by police during the crisis situation through their character 'Inspector Rajeev'.

Family drama Jothe Jotheyalli emphasised on family bonding during the lockdown phase. The show showcased lockdown helped family members to get closer and spend some quality time together. From showing sibling love to sharing household chores, the show included it all.

Kannadati has gone a step ahead by highlighting the need for staying quarantined if someone exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19. From showcasing the struggles of quarantine life to narrating the need for being quarantined, the show has been spreading awareness through their interesting storyline and dialogues.

Paaru, the show which narrates the story of a naive girl, has portrayed how residents of a village can take precautionary measures from getting infected from the deadly virus. Following the lockdown guidelines and sanitising the locality frequently are some of the key elements covered in it.

The latest storyline in the show is currently revolving around the lockdown phase. Makers claim that the idea behind including such scenes is that it creates awareness about the pandemic, thereby making people more vigilant.