The Guardian

Korangi is a remote tribal hamlet on the boundaries of a bio-diversity reserve forest where no electricity connectivity or radio signals are allowed. This hamlet is connected by a lone bus service from the nearest town and it is the lifeline for the tribal people. This is the story of Koyalamma, who runs a tea stall adjoining the reserve forest and her son Thomas works as a Contingency employee in the forest department. Korangi and the tribal hamlets of the region are also facing the worldwide phenomenon of migration. Young and old are migrating to cities and towns, attracted by the style and technology. No girls available for her son to get married, Koyalamma seeks the help of doctor-cum-pastor, who comes from the city in the bus, to find a bride for Thomas. The drama unfolds when Koyalamma gets to know that the only bus service is likely to be stopped by the government with the rise in fuel prices. She runs against the time to get her son married before everyone gets to know about the bus service. An emotional journey of Koyalamma touches everyone. Though manipulative and a stubborn woman, we get to sympathise with her for her deeds because her entire cause is to get her son married. Set in the remote forest of Andhra Pradesh, Korangi Nunchi - Who will marry Thomas?, is a poignant tale of mother's love with a universal appeal. Played by most versatile actress of Indian screen, Archana, this drama is more than just a mother's tale, it also brings forth the manipulative ways of a tribal woman to live up to the successful life that she has been enjoying. Koyalamma believes that only through the marriage of her son, the status that she is enjoying will be intact.