Kota Factory Web Series :
Kota Factory is India’s most popular and most liked web series created by Saurabh Khanna and directed by Raghav Subbu for The Viral Fever. The series was shot in colour and graded into monochrome later during post-production (black-and-white)., thus becoming the first black-and-white web series in India.
The story is set is in Kota, Rajasthan, which is a hub for many coaching centers where students come from all over India to prepare for various entrance exams. The show follows the life of 16-year-old Vaibhav (Mayur More) who moves to Kota from Itarsi. It shows the life of students in the city, and Vaibhav’s efforts to get into IIT. It also stars Jitendra Kumar, Ahsaas Channa, Alam Khan, and Ranjan Raj in prominent roles.
The series consisting of five episodes were released simultaneously through TVF Play and YouTube from 16 April 2019, with each episode being aired per week. The series finale premiered on 14 May 2019. After the success of the first season and its positive response, the makers renewed for a second season, which will stream via video platform Netflix, on 24 September 2021.
Quick Information:
Web Series | Kota Factory |
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Genre | Drama, Comedy |
Created by | Saurabh Khanna |
Directed by | Raghav Subbu |
Starring | Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Jitendra Kumar, Revathi Pillai, Urvi Singh, Ahsaas Channa |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Hindi |
No. of seasons | 2 |
Season | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
Executive producer | Sameer Saxena |
Cinematography | Jerin Paul |
Editor | Gourav Gopal Jha |
Running time | 30 – 45 minutes |
Production company | The Viral Fever |
Original network | TVFPlay, Netflix (Season 2) |
Original release | 16 April 2019 |
Kota Factory Trailer:
Kota Factory Story:
Kota Factory drew inspiration from the life of engineering students, who join the coaching institute in Kota, to crack the IIT entrance exam. This plot has been found similar to the 2009 Bollywood film 3 Idiots.
Kota Factory Released Date:
Kota Factory’s first official teaser was released in December 2018, via the TVF official YouTube channel which received wide responses from audiences. On 28 March 2019, the official trailer of the first season was unveiled.
The series consisting of five episodes were released simultaneously through TVF Play and YouTube from 16 April 2019, with each episode being aired per week. The series finale premiered on 14 May 2019.
Also Read: Kota Factory Season 2, Episodes, Cast, Story, Release Date
Kota Factory Cast and Characters:
Main cast:
- Mayur More as Vaibhav Pandey
- Ranjan Raj as Balmukund Meena
- Alam Khan as Uday Gupta
- Jitendra Kumar as Jeetu Bhaiya
- Ahsaas Channa as Shivangi Ranawat
- Revathi Pillai as Vartika Ratawal
- Urvi Singh as Meenal Parekh
Recurring Cast:
- Rohit Sukhwani as Rohit
- Arun Kumar as Deepak
- Harish Peddinti as Bablu
- Sanyam Bafna as Aayush
- Loveleen Mishra as PG Aunty
- Jasmeet Singh Bhatia as Parminder Sir
- Shivankit Singh Parihar as Awasthi Sir
- Gaurav Mishra as Batla Sir
- Visshesh Tiwari as Piyush
- Jyoti Gauba as Vaibhv’s mother
- Amitabh Krishna Ghanekar as Vaibhav’s father
- Saurabh Khanna as Vice Principal Mehta Ji
- Deepak Kumar Mishra as Autowala
- Sameer Saxena as Maheshwari Sir
- Vaibhav Thakkar as Shushrut
- Kota Factory Tracklist:
- The Gentleman
- Main Bola Hey!
- Nostalgia
- Jeetu Bhaiya
- Against the Flow
- Hero’s Journey
- 21 Days
- With the Flow
- Practical Love
- Hi Gili Gili
- Truth
- The Dark Side of the Gentleman
- Yaaron
- Mohabbat Zindabad
Kota Factory Season 1 All Episode:
Kota Factory – EP 01 – Inventory
Raw material enters the factory but what will he come out as – finished product or a disposable waste.
Kota Factory – EP 02 – Assembly Line
Every process faces initial glitches. But are these just teething issues or systemic problems. Will the gears align, Will the process streamline?
Kota Factory – EP 03 – Optimization
There may be several paths to manufacture a product. But are the processes followed utilizing the resources optimally? Is the path followed that of least resistance?
Kota Factory – EP 04 – Shutdown
Factories are often shut to allow for ‘Lubrication and Maintenance’. Is this mere vanity or a ‘necessary evil’.
Kota Factory – EP 05 – Overhaul | Season Finale
Should one keep pursuing an existing decent-enough product or should one bear the additional cost to pursue the best quality possible. And what if a complete overhaul is required to enforce the change?
Kota Factory Season 1 – Behind The Scenes
In Conversation with TVF Kota Factory Cast
Kota Factory Season 1 FAQ:
When was Kota Factory released?
Kota Factory was released on 16 April 2019, with each episode being aired per week. The series finale premiered on 14 May 2019.
Where we can watch Kota Factory?
India’s most popular web series “Kota Factory” is available on Youtube, TVF India App / Website, and Netflix for free.
Why was Kota Factory shot in black and white?
The show has used black and white color scheme which depicts the colourless, boring, depressing aspect of students’ life in Kota. The colour scheme is inspired by the movie “Schindler’s List” which is based on the lives of Jews under the gruesome rule of Nazis.
Will there be a Kota Factory season 2?
Kota Factory Season 2 premieres on September 24 on Netflix.
Is Kota Factory finished?
No, Kota Factory Season 2 premieres on September 24 on Netflix. The first season was finished on 14 May 2019.
How many seasons are there of Kota Factory?
Kota Factory has 2 seasons. The first season was premiered on 16 April 2019, with each episode being aired per week. The series finale premiered on 14 May 2019. And Kota Factory Season 2 premieres on September 24 on Netflix.
Is Kota Factory available on Netflix?
Kota Factory Season 1 and 2 are available on American video streaming service Netflix. Kota Factory Season 1 is premiered in 2019 via TVFPlay and YouTube and Kota Factory Season 2 will premiere on September 24, 2021, via Netflix.
Why is Kota famous for IIT?
It is popular among the youth of India for its coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Many students come to Kota to prepare for the IIT JEE, NEET, and many other competitive exams.
How many episodes will Kota Factory have?
The series consisting of five (5) episodes were released simultaneously through TVF Play and YouTube from 16 April 2019, with each episode being aired per week. The series finale premiered on 14 May 2019.
How many episodes are there in Kota Factory season 1?
Kota Factory Season 1 has 5 episodes that were released simultaneously through TVF Play and YouTube from 16 April 2019, with each episode being aired per week. The series finale premiered on 14 May 2019.
What is the releasing date of Kota Factory season 2?
Kota Factory Season 2 will be premiered on Netflix on 24 September.