8.6/1020 votes#1 - The Watchman
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/1987
In episode 17 of Malgudi Days, a night watchman tries to comfort a girl who is about to commit suicide. At dawn, he leaves her to do what she will. Many years later, he discovers what really happened the morning he left the girl.
Director: N/A
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- 7.7/1016 votes
#2 - Leela's Friend
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/14/1987
In episode 18 of Malgudi Days, eight-year-old Leela is happy when her parents hire a new servant, Sidda. All is well until Mrs Sivasankar discovers that Leela’s chain is missing. Sidda too vanishes. Leela is left alone while her parents are busy with their own work, and the Police. Where is the chain?
Director: N/A
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- 7.8/1018 votes
#3 - The Gateman's Gift
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/1987
In episode 19 of Malgudi Days, Govind Singh, a honest gateman carries around a registered postal envelope asking everyone what’s inside, hesitant to open it and find out. After his retirement, he tries to express his gratitude by presenting the chief with one of the clay models he makes so well. What happens next highlights the plight of the simple and uneducated folk.
Director: N/A
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- 7.1/1016 votes
#4 - The Gold Belt
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/28/1987
In episode 20 of Malgudi Days, Sambasivan finds a perfect match for his daughter and spends his life savings on her wedding. The groom’s relatives demand a gold belt as part of the dowry. Sastri, Sambasivan's close friend buys a gold belt for her. Ho will Sambasivan repay his friend?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/1023 votes
#5 - The Edge
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/4/1987
In episode 21 of Malgudi Days, Ranga sharpens knives for a living. He protects his daughter from his quarrelsome wife and dreams of making her a doctor. One day, he gets a lift in a car and wishes his wife could see the respect he got. But the message on the car does not mean a lot till much later.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1075 votes
#6 - Nitya
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/11/1987
In episode 22 of Malgudi Days, Nitya, a rebellious boy's parents remember a vow they made to place hair on the Lord’s alter if he survived a sickness, when he was a child. 20 years later, they convince Nitya and together go to fulfil the vow, but face a hindrance.
Director: N/A
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- 8.5/1048 votes
#7 - The Performing Child
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/18/1987
In episode 23 of Malgudi Days, a little girl's performance is watched by film makers who request her to do a screen test. While the parents are excited, the girl is not so keen about the test. What happens when she goes missing?
Director: N/A
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- 8.4/1042 votes
#8 - Snake Song
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/1987
In episode 24 of Malgudi Days, a talkative man dreams of becoming a flautist. He faces the curse of a mendicant he ignores when he is too busy practising. His guru tells him that unless the mendicant forgives him, he can never play the flute again. Watch the full episode online, only on Hotstar.
Director: N/A
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- 8.4/1036 votes
#9 - Antidote
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/1/1987
In episode 25 of Malgudi Days, the story dwells lightly on people’s faith in superstitions and how by just twisting events and circumstances, everyone can be happy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1037 votes
#10 - Dodu
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/8/1987
In episode 26 of Malgudi Days, Dodu decides to make money to buy little things he fancies. He buys stamps and sells them but incurs a loss. Later, he comes up with a plan to sell something else.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1035 votes
#11 - Minister Without Portfolio
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/15/1987
In episode 27 of Malgudi Days, a minister who happens to hold no portfolio, plans some unworthy schemes. His schemes to import Korean grass and investigate a child's death are thwarted by his superiors. Later, luck favours him!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1033 votes
#12 - Ishwaran
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/22/1987
In episode 28 of Malgudi Days, Ishwaran is a lonely, tormented soul who tries to mask his feelings. He is troubled by the fear of failure and prays for success. In desperation, he decides to commit suicide!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1033 votes
#13 - The Missing Mail
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/29/1987
In episode 29 of Malgudi Days, Thanappa is more than just a postman to Ramanujam's family. He learns about Ramanujam's elder brother's death, a day before Ramanujam's daughter's wedding.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Malgudi Days Season 2
Every episode of Malgudi Days Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Malgudi Days Season 2!
Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag...
Genre:Drama
Network:DD National
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"The Watchman" is the best rated episode of "Malgudi Days" season 2. It scored 8.6/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/7/1987. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Leela's Friend".