Summary- Don’t forget to check out these TVF series that have garnered a huge audience over time. Series like Cubicles and Kota Factory aim to make you feel seen while entertaining you along the way.
TVF is widely recognized as the pioneer in Indian Web Content. It was founded in the year 2010 and mostly TVF series catered to the young audience of the country. The Viral Fever, shortly known as TVF, brought various themes which resonated with the younger generation’s day to day life. Here’s a look at the 10 most iconic TVF originals that shaped the platform and also us.
10. Gullak – Everyday Tales with Extra Warmth
The series centers around the household of the Mishra family. The show is narrated through the earthen pot which is a piggy bank. This pot sits on the corner of the living room and notices everyone’s daily life. Each episode brings something humorous yet relatable to a middle class household. The ups and downs each of the family members have in their respective lives boils down to one thing and that is being in the family and facing hurdles together.
9. College Romance – Chaos, Crushes, and Chai
Centred around the three main characters Karan, Naira, and Trippy, this show brings an unfiltered version of what a youngster goes through in their college life. These three joined Delhi University‘s North Campus and soon each of their individualistic love lives began to blossom. The series then focuses on the balance of love life, college life,and the strong friendship they have.
8. Flames – First Love, Final Exams
This TVF series brings you that sweet and innocent feeling of teenage love combined with academic pressures. The series is set in the backdrop of a tuition center called “Sunshine Tuition Center” in West Delhi. There is romance, drama and lots of studying as the characters are preparing for their 12th board and coming competitive exams.
7. Sixer – Cricket Beyond the Scoreboard
The story surrounds Nikku who is a talented batsman. However, he is arrogant and disowns his own team for his personal gains. Through this show the dedication of sportsmen and the craze of cricket is shown. It also highlights the power play in local tournaments and teams. The plot which mainly is focused on the game of cricket might take you through the lane of nostalgia where you relive your childhood days with a ball and a bat.
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6. Cubicles – The 9-to-5 Chronicles
This TVF series offers a realistic take on the modern day Indian corporate work and its environment. Piyush Prajapati who has recently graduated engineering lands his first job at a large IT company. The story slowly reveals all the obstacles and little victories Piyush goes through as he continues working. As Piyush is paving his path through his first corporate job, viewers are also taken into account. All the instances he faces be it awkward laughs with colleagues or tea breaks, these shared experiences makes this series a must-watch for every youngsters.
5. Aspirants – UPSC, Unfiltered
This is one of TVF’s most popular web series till date. It provides a raw and deeply emotional look into the lives of individuals preparing for the notoriously difficult Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. This exam is necessary to secure top administrative positions in the Indian government. There is shared laughs among the aspirants and some tears as some start losing hope. However, the aspirants keep moving forward and this zeal is what keeps the series going.
4. Tripling – A Road Trip to the Heart
This series centers on the heartwarming reunion of three adult siblings forced to embark on an unexpected and eventful road trip. These siblings are leading a life completely opposite to each other but now they are destined together because of their family urgency. Time is big and in this series it is very evident as the siblings had grown apart because of it. This trip which was supposed to be a simple point a to b one turns into a session or bonding and reliving the life together for the siblings.
3. Kota Factory – Monochrome, But Never Dull
The City Kota, situated in Rajasthan is known as the coaching hub of India. This series brought the story of millions of individuals who came to this city to pursue their dreams of someday cracking the toughest exam of IIT-JEE (engineering) and NEET (medical) entrance exams. The most praised take of this show is its black-and-white cinematography. This visual art depicts the story of the students and how dull their life becomes with all the academic pressure.
2. Hostel Daze – Nostalgia in Every Nonsense
The main focus of this series is to show the real side of students living in college hostels. Ankit, Chirag, Rupesh, and Akanksha are transitioning from school life to engineering colleges. The whole plot is about their daily life and shenanigans and all the struggles hostel dwellers face. The friendship combined with shared experiences like ragging by seniors, hostel food nightmares, and juggling academic pressure with a social life. All of these instances are a nostalgic breeze for those who have witnessed it themselves.
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1. Pitchers – Where Dreams Brew
This series shows the brutal nature of life when you abandon the rat race and want your own company. The four main characters namely Naveen, Jitu, Yogi, and Mandal decide to leave their comfortable life in corporate to build a business from scratch. However, their planning does not unfold as they want. There comes a time when the friendship is at stake because of the disagreement in the business. Such raw and unfiltered situations which are relatable to thousands are portrayed here in this series.
Wrap Up
This TVF series has been a huge success for its relatability and modern elements. The Indian media houses often cater around family dramas, not the youths. In this situation TVF came to the rescue and delivered series like Pitchers and Kota Factory which not only resonated with the young audience but also made them feel seen.
Written by Kenbi Riba