Vitthal Teedi

Vitthal Teedi (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. 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

 * Pratik Gandhi as Vitthal Tripathi/Vitthal Teedi
 * Ragi Jani as Tribhuvandas Tripathi
 * Prashant Barot as Dasha Bapu
 * Prem Gadhvi as Kanu Datti
 * Brinda Trivedi as Vandana Tripathi
 * Jagjeetsinh Vadher as Jaglo
 * Shraddha Dangar as Manisha
 * Vishal Thakkar as Young Vitthal Tripathi
 * Bhavya Sirohi as Young Vandana Tripathi

Production
The show is based on an eponymous Gujarati short story by Mukesh Sojitra. The story is set in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat in the 1980s. 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.

The shooting of Chapter 2 started in July 2023.

Chapter 1
Traditional lyrics (specifically, Chhand, used in the song) for "Vitthal Vitthal" are credited to Dula Bhaya Kag. Rolling Stone India rated the soundtrack positively, calling it an "enchanting folk soundtrack".

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.

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." Keyur Seta of Cinestaan reviewed it three out of four starts. Vishal Verma of Glamsham also praised performances, production and direction. Subhash K. Jha of SpotboyE also rated it three out of five stars.