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Karadayı
Written byEylem Canpolat
Sema Ergenekon
Directed byUluç Bayraktar
StarringKenan İmirzalıoğlu
Bergüzar Korel
Çetin Tekindor
Yurdaer Okur
Erkan Avcı
Melike İpek Yalova
Rıza Kocaoğlu
Atsız Karaduman
Erhan Yazıcıoğlu
Fatih Al
Funda Eryiğit
Uğur Aslan
Hüseyin Soyaslan
Sermet Yeşil [az; tr]
Civan Canova
Nihat Altınkaya
Theme music composerToygar Işıklı
Country of originTurkey
Original languageTurkish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes115
Production
ProducerKerem Çatay
Running time130 minutes (average)
Production companyAy Yapım
Original release
NetworkATV
Release8 October 2012 (2012-10-08) –
15 June 2015 (2015-06-15)

Karadayı (English: The Uncle Kara) is a Turkish television drama series produced by Ay Yapım and broadcast on ATV. It was directed by Uluç Bayraktar (who also directed Ezel). It originally aired on 8 October 2012 in Turkey. It stars Kenan İmirzalıoğlu as Mahir Kara and Bergüzar Korel as Feride Şadoğlu.

Concept of Karadayı

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The word "Karadayı" is a combination of the series' protagonist Mahir Kara's hair colour / surname meaning 'black' and the Turkish word "dayı", which means "uncle" - specifically a mother's brother. Karadayı, meaning "Black uncle" is how Mahir's nephew, Nazif Tiryaki, addresses his uncle. The word also resembles the Turkish word "kabadayı", which means gangster. After the death of Mahir's nephew and his decision to become an insider amongst the mafia in order to avenge his nephew, he refers to himself as "Karadayı" and this becomes his nickname in the mafia world.

Synopsis

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Mahir fights for justice. He wants to get his father, Nazif Kara, out of jail. While he joins the court of Istanbul as a trainee lawyer to fight his father's case, fate finds him taking its own course. He stands at a crossroads where he must choose between Feride, the judge of his father's case, and his father.

This fascinating story unfolds as it takes you back to the magical Istanbul of the 1970s with all its charm and mysticality. The city of Istanbul is beautifully portrayed to depict the historical splendor of the place and its enchanting people.

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1368 October 2012 (2012-10-08)17 June 2013 (2013-06-17)
2399 September 2013 (2013-09-09)16 June 2014 (2014-06-16)
34015 September 2014 (2014-09-15)15 June 2015 (2015-06-15)

Critical appreciation

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Oscar winner Hollywood star Russell Crowe, said that he is amazed by the Karadayı series. He said that he likes to follow it and that he's fallen in love with Bergüzar Korel. "She can do great things in Hollywood", he added.[1][2][verification needed]

Cast

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Actor Characters About
Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Mahir Kara (Karadayı) Nazif Kara's son from Kader Altun, who always valiantly struggles against injustice. Works as a fake trainee lawyer under the name Salih Ipek to rescue his father from being hanged. Falls in love with Feride and ends up marrying her. Father of Nazım Deniz.
Bergüzar Korel Feride Şadoğlu Judge at the Istanbul courthouse, who is in charge of Nazif Kara's case. Mehmet Saim and Kerime's daughter. Falls in love with Mahir without knowing that he's the son of Nazif Kara. Mother of Nazım Deniz.
Çetin Tekindor Nazif Kara (Kibar) Father of the Kara family, who has been framed and falsely convicted of murdering Chief Prosecutor Süleyman Yılmaz. He owns a shoe shop and wants Mahir and Orhan to stay away from the mafia world.
Yurdaer Okur Turgut Akın (Yaver) Prosecutor of the Istanbul courthouse, who is one of the heads of the smuggling mafia. He has a long time crush on Feride. Real murderer of Chief Prosecutor Süleyman Yılmaz. He was thought to be dead after Necdet strangled him, however he was rescued by Serdar and came back for revenge with a fake identity under the name Korkut Ölmez. Sentenced to death by the law and hanged.
Erkan Avcı Necdet Güney (Barut) Part of the smuggling mafia who owns the Yeditepe casino. Ayten's husband and Osman's older brother. Works for Turgut and Mehmet Saim. He used to be a part of Dalyan Rıza's gang, however he betrayed him and attacked the new market. Has a daughter from Süeda named Zeynep. Sentenced to lifetime imprisonment.
Melike İpek Yalova Ayten Alev Mahir's ex-fiancé. Necdet's wife. Singer of Turkish pop music. She raises Necdet's daughter Zeynep, while he is in prison.
Rıza Kocaoğlu Yasin Ulutaş (Kibrit) Mahir's friend, who is the commissioner of Istanbul's police. Falls in love with Songül. Ends up marrying Suna after Songül falls in love with Osman.
Atsız Karaduman Dalyan Rıza Nazif Kara's best friend, who is one of the heads of the Istanbul mafia. Killed by Turgut's men while trying to protect Orhan.
Erhan Yazıcıoğlu Mehmet Saim Şadoğlu (Beyefendi) Feride's father, who is a powerful minister. He secretly heads a smuggling mafia under the alias "Beyefendi" and wants Feride to stay away from Mahir. He kills Mahir's stepmother and nephew in order to prevent his marriage with Feride. Killed by Turgut.
Fatih Al Sosyete Yusuf Gentleman of high society who is one of the heads of the Istanbul mafia. He owns several nightclubs and works for Mehmet Saim. Has a crush on Ayten and establishes her as a famous singer in Turkey. Killed by Mehmet Saim.
Funda Eryiğit Belgin Türe Smart woman who is one of the heads of Istanbul mafia and owns a beauty salon. Falls In love with Mahir. Her face was severely injured after Murat threw acid in her face. She commits suicide in prison after being sentenced to death.
Uğur Aslan İsmail Gün (Seyis) Ranch owner and stableman who is one of the heads of the Istanbul mafia. Falls in love with İlknur and marries her, however they divorce after İlknur learns he played a role in his son's death. Has a daughter from İlknur named Safiye. Sentenced to prison.
Hüseyin Soyaslan Kütük Nail One of the heads of the Istanbul mafia who owns a wood shop. He smuggles liquor and sells it to Istanbul nightclubs. His fingers were cut by Mahir after he kidnapped his father. Killed by Sosyete Yusuf.
Sermet Yeşil Sarı Cemal One of the heads of the Istanbul mafia who owns a brothel. Killed by Seyit Durak at Sosyete Yusuf's order.
Civan Canova Çetin Hünkaroğlu (Cağaloğlu) One of the heads of the smuggling mafia and Mehmet Saim's partner. He owns the Yurttaş newspaper agency. Escapes from Turkey after being exposed to the police by Mehmet Saim. Leaves his son Sinan in charge to take his revenge.
Nihat Altınkaya Sinan Koca Cetin's son, who runs the Yurttaş newspaper agency. Part of the smuggling mafia. Wants to marry Feride in order to take revenge from Mehmet Saim. Killed by Necdet at Mehmet Saim's order.
Ulaş Tuna Astepe Orhan Kara Mahir's half brother. Nazif and Safiye's son. Sentenced to prison after shooting Yasin. He becomes Seyis's right-hand man after being released from prison. Later reconciles with Mahir and becomes his right-hand man. Falls in love with Zehra and ends up marrying her.
Leyla Lydia Tuğutlu Songül Kara Mahir's half sister. Nazif and Safiye's daughter. Studies law at the university. First falls in love with Yasin, but later falls in love with Osman and ends up marrying him.
Elif Sönmez İlknur Kara Mahir's step sister. Safiye's daughter from her first marriage. Mother of Nazif Tiryaki and Safiye Gün. She was formerly married to Bülent. She falls in love with İsmail and marries him, however they later divorce. Ends up marrying Erdal.
Şebnem Dilligil Safiye Kara Nazif Kara's wife. Mahir's stepmother and mother of İlknur, Orhan, and Songül. Killed by Seyit Durak at Mehmet Saim's order.
Ataberk Mutlu Nazif Tiryaki Mahir's nephew. Son of İlknur & Bülent. He loves his grandfather Nazif and wants to be brave like his Uncle Mahir. Killed by Seyit Durak at Mehmet Saim's order.
Deniz Şen Hamzaoğlu Bülent Tiryaki Father of little Nazif and İlknur's ex-husband. He later becomes a part of Mahir's gang.
Perihan Erener Zehra (Nilay) Yılan Berdan's girlfriend from his brothel. Falls in love with Orhan and ends up marrying him.
Cenan Çamyurdu Erdal Engin Lawyer of the Kara family, who ends up marrying İlknur.
Emir Çubukçu Osman Güney Necdet's brother, who falls in love with Songül and ends up marrying her. He first works as an apprentice in Nazif Kara's shoe shop and studies law at the university, but later becomes part of Mahir's gang and his close follower. He returns to the university and after finishing his studies, becomes a judge.
Lila Gürmen Kerime Şadoğlu Mehmet Saim's wife. Feride, Melih, and Cihan's mother. She is supportive of Feride's relationship with Mahir. She learns about Mehmet Saim's involvement in the murder of Safiye and little Nazif, but keeps silent to protect her illegitimate son's life. Killed by Mehmet Saim.
Olgun Toker Melih Şadoğlu Feride's brother. Mehmet Saim and Kerime's son. Journalist who works for the Yurttaş newspaper agency. He commits suicide after leaking Mahir and Feride's relationship under Turgut's blackmailing threats and causing Feride to lose Nazif Kara's case.
İlkin Tüfekçi Bahar Dündar (Çitlembik) Feride's secretary in the courthouse. Mahir & Feride's close friend. Killed by Seyit Durak at Turgut's order.
Aslı Orcan Serra Aşık Clerk in the Istanbul courthosuse, who has an extramarital affair with Turgut and then marries him. She was part of Turgut's plan in framing Nazif Kara for the murder of Chief Prosecutor Süleyman Yılmaz. Killed by Turgut Akın in a staged car accident.
Irem Kayhaoglu Suna Demir Feride's secretary at the Istanbul courthouse and her best friend. Initially worked as a secret agent for the Supreme Court and caused Feride to lose Nazif Kara's case, but later reconciled with her. Falls in love with Yasin and ends up marrying Yasin.
Reha Özcan Vehbi Duru Istanbul's police chief who has an extramarital affair with Belgin. Killed by Seyit Durak at Mehmet Saim's order.
Şafak Karali Selim Durmazel Head of the Internal Affairs police and Mehmet Saim's undersecretary. Appointed as Istanbul's police chief after Vehbi's death. Killed By Belgin.
Kerem Firtina Adnan Tok Prosecutor at the Istanbul courthouse. Works for Mehmet Saim. He tries to frame and prosecute Mahir for multiple crimes. Sentenced to prison.
Mehmet Bozdoğan Berdan Kiliç (Yılan) Part of the smuggling mafia, who works for Turgut. He owns a brothel and kills his enemies with snakes. Wants to marry Nilay/Zehra. Killed by Belgin.
Cemil Büyükdöğerli Hilmi Sucu (Boksör) Former boxer who is part of the Istanbul mafia. He kidnaps children and uses them to make money. Sentenced to prison.
Başay Okay Süreyya Madam who runs Yılan Berdan and Sarı Cemal's brothels. She was fired by Sarı Cemal.
Yıldız Kültür Kader/Nihan Altun Mahir's real mother. Süleyman Yılmaz's mistress. Killed by Turgut's men in a staged fire.
Kübra Balcan Mahperi Yılmaz Mahir's half sister. Daughter of Chief Prosecutor Süleyman Yılmaz. Killed by Turgut's men in a staged fire.
Aydan Taş Aysel Belgin's secretary and assistant in her beauty salon. Killed by Turgut's men accidentally instead of Belgin.
Sema Öztürk Süeda Singer at the Yeditepe casino who has an affair with Necdet. Has a daughter from Necdet named Zeynep. Killed by Necdet.
Asu Ezgi Taşkıranoğlu Nurten Alev Ayten's younger sister. She leaves Istanbul to go live with her relatives in a country village.
Kadir Çermik Geveze Ahmet Part of the smuggling mafia, who works for Turgut. He loves to gamble. Killed by Turgut's men.
Özgür Emre Yildirim Murat Belgin's childhood friend from the orphanage who is in love with her and carries out her dirty work. He throws acid in Belgin's face after Belgin betrayed him. Killed by Belgin.
Cem Uslu Seyit Durak Hitman, who works for Turgut and Sosyete Yusuf. He placed the bomb in Mahir's car which led to the death of Safiye and Nazif. Killed by Mahir.
Diren Polatoğulları İbrahim Durak (Ibo) Necdet's childhood friend. He was part of the attack on the new market. Killed by Necdet.
Erkan Pekbay Cihan Kerime's illegitimate son from her ex-boyfriend. Feride's half brother. He was secretly kept alive by Mehmet Saim and used by him to threaten Kerime.
Ayhan Bozkurt Suat Turgut's right-hand man who carries out all his dirty work. Commits suicide in court at Turgut's order.
Ercan Reşat Demir Rıza Sinan's right-hand man who later betrayed him. Works for Mehmet Saim.
Ozan Ağaç İsmet Ertekin Mahir's neighbor and loyal friend, who owns a bakery.
Murat Mastan Kemal Policeman. Yasin's close friend.
Erdoğan Bilen Tahsin One of Sarı Cemal's former men who later becomes a part of Mahir's gang.
Melih Çardak Serdar Prison guard, who takes bribes. He rescued Turgut's life after Necdet tried to strangle him. Killed by Turgut Akın.
Oktay Gülbay Süleyman Yılmaz Chief Prosecutor of the Istanbul courthouse who was after the smuggling mafia. Nihan/Kader Altun's husband. Father of Mahperi. Killed by Turgut Akın.
Serkan Altintas Yalçın Mahir's neighbor, who owns a shop in the new market.
Çağdaş Tekelioğlu Azmi Apprentice in Nazif Kara's shoe shop.

Awards

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The major award (often dubbed as the Turkish Oscars), the Altın Kelebek (Golden Butterfly awards), Karadayi won it in 5 different categories. Karadayi also got nomination in International Emmy Awards, 2014. Along with the nominations of lead actors Kenan İmirzalıoğlu and Bergüzar Korel.[3]

Year Category Nominee(s) Result
Golden Butterfly Awards 2013[4] Best Drama Series Karadayi Won
Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best Actress Bergüzar Korel Won
Best Directors Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karci Won
Golden Butterfly Awards 2014[5] Best Scenario Eylem Canpolat & Sema Ergenekon Won
Turkey Radio Awards 2012 Best Actress Berguzar Korel Won
Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 Best Drama Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best Drama Actress Bergüzar Korel Won
Best Series Of The Year Karadayi Won
Best Directors Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karci Won
Best Negative Role Actor Yurdaer Okur Won
Best Supporting Actor Rıza Kocaoğlu Won
Best Supporting Actress Melike İpek Yalova Won
Magazine casusu 2013 Best Actress Berguzar Korel Won
Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
12. Magazinci.com Awards Best TV Series Karadayi Won
4th Antalaya Awards 2013 Best Actor Of The Year Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best TV Series of the Season Karadayi Won
Golden Lion Awards 2013 Best TV Series Karadayi Won
Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best Actress Bergüzar Korel Won
MGD.Altın Objektif Ödül Töreni 2013 Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Golden Lion Awards Best Supporting Actor Rıza Kocaoğlu Won
Best Production Company Ay Yapim Won
Yerel Ve Bolgessel 2013 Best Actress Berguzar Korel Won
Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Engelsiz Yasam Vakfi 2013 Best Actress Berguzar Korel Won
Quality Awards 2013 Best Actress Berguzar Korel Won
Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
GQ Awards 2013 Man of the Year Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
RTGD - Medya Oscar Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best Actress Bergüzar Korel Won
5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards Best Period Drama Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best Period Drama Actress Bergüzar Korel Won
Best Period Drama Karadayi Won
Best Scenario Sema Ergenekon & Eylem Canpolat Won
Best Period Drama Supporting Actor Rıza Kocaoğlu Won
Best Period Drama Supporting Actress Melike İpek Yalova Won
Best Directors Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karci Won
MDG 21.Altın (Golden) Objektif Awards Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Best Actress Bergüzar Korel Won
Best TV Series Karadayi Won
Best Performance Funda Eryiğit Won
11. iletişim ödülleri İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Bilkent Television Best Actress Berguzar Korel Won
Halic University 2014 Berguzar Korel Won
Quality Magazine 2014 Berguzar Korel Won
Yildiz Tenik University 2014 Berguzar Korel Won
Yildiz Tenik University 2015 Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Bilkent Television Ödülleri Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Engelsiz Yasam Vakfi 2013 Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won
Mersin Altın Palmiye Ödülleri 2015 Best Actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Won

References

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  1. ^ "Karadayı'ya Oscar'lık övgü".
  2. ^ "Karadayı'ya Oscar'lık övgü". Ahaber. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  3. ^ Karadayı & 20 Dakika invited to the Emmy Awards Archived 7 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Karadayı Altın Kelebelek ödüllerini topladı (in Turkish) Archived 7 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Altın Kelebekler sahiplerini buldu (in Turkish) Archived 7 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine
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