MUMBAI: Zee Kannada has launched Shankar Nag's Malgudi Days, starting 11 May, every weekday at 9.30 PM on its SD and HD platforms.

Swami and friends will now be paying a visit to the homes of every Kannadiga with their sweet tales from the pre-independent era. The evergreen classic series enjoyed in the 80s and 90s will be introduced to the Gen Z.

Be it the nostalgic soundtrack or to the location of the traditional house and the strong association the state of Karnataka, director Shankar Nag has ensured to make Malgudi Days the flavour this summer.

Zee Kannada and Zee Picchar business head Raghavendra Hunsur says: “It brings me great pleasure to be able to announce the launch of the popular series to the Kannada small screen for the first time in the history of Malgudi Days. A series I hold extremely close to my heart is finally something I will be able to share with all our viewers starting 11 May on our platform is definitely a moment of pride for me and the channel. We hope this will make all our summers memorable.”