Netflix on Wednesday announced its first Telugu original Pitta Kathalu, a four part anthology movie from filmmakers Tharun Bhascker, BV Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy. The film’s title means short stories in Telugu and the movie will chronicle four distinctly bold women, Netflix said in a statement.

The cast is led by actors Eesha Rebba, Lakshmi Manchu, Amala Paul and Shruti Haasan with supporting acts from Ashima Narwal, Jagapathi Babu, Satya Dev, Saanve Megghana, Sanjith Hegde and others.

“Pitta Kathalu is a labour of love with every story in the anthology showcasing a beautiful landscape of the country and presenting women-led stories that will touch a chord with the audience.

Working with other extremely talented directors and incredible actors was an opportunity to cherish. It is time for regional Indian content to shine on the global stage,” Bhascker of Pelli Choopulu fame said.

“Working with gifted directors who seek to travel on newer paths of storytelling has helped us bring forth authentic human stories and a differentiated take on relationships. We hope these stories will have a universal impact with the massive reach that Netflix provides,” Reddy added.

Netflix most recently released Paava Kadhaigal, a four-part anthology movie from filmmakers Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Vetrimaaran and Vignesh Shivan. The movie debuted on the streamer on December 18, 2020.