Answering the Longing of Its Loyal Audience, the 'Mahabharata' Series Returns to Indonesian Television

Kapanlagi.com - Mahabharata has become one of the most successful Indian series in Indonesia. After being absent for several years, the Mahabharata series is now back on ANTV starting Monday, June 10, 2024, at 16.30 WIB.

Kiki Zulkarnain, the Chief Program and Communications Officer of ANTV, stated that the return of Mahabharata is an answer to the longing of its loyal audience in Indonesia.

“We continue to strive to fulfill the wishes of viewers who miss the best series from ANTV," said Kiki Zulkarnain on Saturday (8/6/2024).

Not only is it an interesting spectacle in the homeland, but Mahabharata is also the best-selling series in India. This is a sweet reward for the production house that created the series. After all, it was not in vain to spend up to Rp199 billion.

1. There are Moral Values

In addition to Mahabharata, there is another series aired in Indonesia, namely Abad Kejayaan. This series began airing on ANTV starting Monday, June 10, 2024, at 21:30 WIB.

The presence of the Mahabharata and Abad Kejayaan series not only provides entertainment for the audience. But, it also shows moral values that can be applied in daily life.

"Especially Mahabharata and Abad Kejayaan are not just entertainment, but also many moral values that can be implemented in daily life," said Kiki Zulkarnain.

The story of the Mahabharata series begins with Bisma who swears to his stepmother, Satyawati, to give up the throne of Hastinapura, for the happiness of his father, Prabu Santanu, who loves Satyawati very much.

But Bisma's magnanimity makes Satyawati desire more from him. Satyawati orders Bisma to win the hearts of the three princesses of the Kasi kingdom for her son, Wicitrawirya, in order to secure the throne for her son.

2. Age of Glory

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Meanwhile, the series Age of Glory tells the story of the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the most famous ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Together with his friend Ibrahim, King Suleiman will make the Ottoman Empire stronger.

King Suleiman is a fair leader for his people. He appears charismatic, handsome, authoritative, and deeply loves his wife Mahidevran and his eldest son, Mustafa.

However, a girl named Hurrem tries to attract the attention of King Suleiman, sparking jealousy in the queen and ambitious to seize power.

(kpl/far/phi)