Resurrection Ertugrul or Dirilis Ertugrul is a historical Turkish drama series. Mehmet Bozdag, a Turkish screenwriter, created this remarkable TV series. Moreover, Engin Altan Duzyatan, a Turkish film and TV actor played a leading role as Ertugrul Ghazi. They filmed this series in a village, Riva, a district of Istanbul, Turkey. TRT 1 premiered the drama in 2014. The play Dirilis Ertugrul Ghazi tells the history of Muslim Oghuz Turks. It revolves around Ertugrul Ghazi’s life, the father of Osman I (the founder of the Ottoman Empire ) during the 13th century.
Pakistan has been airing the drama series on the national channel PTV from 1st Ramazan 2020 until now. People got hooked on the drama, and it became a sensation among Pakistanis.
There are many factors behind the massive success of Dirilis Ertugrul. Here is a review of some reasons for the huge success of Ertugrul Ghazi in Pakistan.
7 Reasons Why Dirilis Ertugrul Ghazi is Famous in Pakistan
1- Lifeless Domestic Dramas in Pakistani Serials
Pakistan rarely makes historical dramas or films. Pakistani serials do not show quality content other than typical domestic dramas. Some plays have been produced in the past about historical events but not as specific as Ertugrul. There is hardly a show that portrays a hero or a warrior with such detail and emotions. Apart from a historical drama, Ertugrul Ghazi is also the best reflection of the human psyche and emotions. It is not easy to write down a story covering hundreds of years of history with so many incidents. The writer has done complete justice to each detail of this genre, which adds to its popularity.
2- Amazing Cinematography
A significant challenge that a film or drama producer has to face is the cinematography of a production. However, it is much more than that. They have to prove it to the viewers. Likewise, they have to show that you have never seen it before. They set the story of the Ertugrul series in many variant locations, including indoor and outdoor. And its visuals are just beyond imagination. Ertugrul Ghazi is really at a higher dimension, and the entire situation involves the camera and, indeed, the budget.
Therefore, due to the stunning visuals, the drama takes its viewer into another world, and it becomes almost impossible to release oneself from the spell of Dirilis Ertugrul. Furthermore, the best thing about this play is its consistency. And, the quality of each episode and season is beautiful.
3- Powerful Characters
People love fictional characters and become emotionally attached to them. In this series, several characters leave a deep impression on you. All the characters show minute details and are unforgettable. Moreover, Ertugrul Ghazi’s relationship with his alps is another story. It keeps viewers captivated throughout the series. The roles of Ertugrul’s parents and their pure bonding are touching.
Furthermore, two strong supporting characters Ibn e Arabi and Wid Demir enhance the play’s charm. The roles of all the females portray a strong message of women’s empowerment in that era. All the characters’ adventures have so many ups and downs that compel you to keep sitting and watch a new episode every day.
4- A Strong Message
Dirilis Ertugrul Ghazi’s drama series focuses on the revival of forgotten Islamic values. It conveys a strong message that Islam is a religion of peace and respect. The whole series tells the battle of good vs. evil. Moreover, there are so many authentic references to the Quran in the series.
Besides, the series’s primary message is that if you want to be victorious, you must have a stronghold on your faith. It also shows that you must keep a tight hold of your faith and values even during the hardest times. You will find a lot of learning throughout the play that opens up your mind too.
5- Extraordinary Choreography
Ertugrul Ghazi is full of action scenes. Therefore, we can say it is a perfect action play. The action scenes are very finely choreographed.
Ertugrul drama series has a beautiful harmony in action scenes. Although, they did not exaggerate the action. The producers successfully maintained a delicate balance between the action, the plot, and the message. However, sometimes the action scenes get daunting. And would be great to have parental checks while watching the show with youngsters.
6- Action and More Action
This series is full of action. The drama wraps that time and era with absolute perfection. The galloping horses and the swing of swords seem so real that you feel yourself amid the fight. Moreover, it takes you to places you have never seen before. However, you can see an even blend of political conspiracies too.
7- Outstanding Performance of the Cast
The most apparent factor of Ertugrul Ghazi’s popularity is the classic performance of its cast. Each actor and actress did his or her best in the play. They transformed themselves into their character so much that they looked real. Whether it was Ertugrul or Hyme Ana, Ibn e Arabi or Suleman Shah, everyone’s acting reached the limit of perfection. Turgut, Bamsi, Dogan alp, and many others too did full justice to their roles. It is the main reason that it became the most-watched and most-liked drama of the year.
Final Thoughts
Finally, the drama series caught the attention of Muslims around the world. Soon, it became the most famous show among the Pakistani people. It is not the first time a Turkish drama has got unusual recognition and a massive Pakistani audience. Even in the past, people in Pakistan appreciated and liked Turkish shows dubbed in Urdu. However, the Ertugrul series got a lot more appreciation than any drama ever.
We hope that the Pakistani media will also think about making such dramas like Dirilis Ertugrul Ghazi. And we will see good productions in the future.