Karadayı
Karadayı is a Turkish television drama series produced by Ay Yapım, and broadcast on ATV. It was directed by Uluç Bayraktar. 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
The title "Karadayı" is a combination play on the Turkish word "Kabadayı" and Mahir Kara, the name of the series' protagonist.Karadayı, meaning "The Uncle in Black" in Turkish language, in reference to Mahir's nephew, Junior Nazif who calls his uncle "Karadayı".
Synopsis
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
Critical appreciation
Oscar winner Hollywood star Russell Crowe, said that he is amazed by the Karadayı series. He said that he follows it and that he's a fan of Bergüzar Korel's acting. "She can do great things in Hollywood", he added.Cast
Awards
The major award, the Altın Kelebek, 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.
| Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
| Golden Butterfly Awards 2013 | Best Drama Series | Karadayi | |
| Golden Butterfly Awards 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Golden Butterfly Awards 2013 | Best Actress | Bergüzar Korel | |
| Golden Butterfly Awards 2013 | Best Directors | Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karci | |
| Golden Butterfly Awards 2014 | Best Scenario | Eylem Canpolat & Sema Ergenekon | |
| Turkey Radio Awards 2012 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Drama Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Drama Actress | Bergüzar Korel | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Series Of The Year | Karadayi | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Directors | Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karci | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Negative Role Actor | Yurdaer Okur | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Supporting Actor | Rıza Kocaoğlu | |
| Ayakli Gazete Awards 2013 | Best Supporting Actress | Melike Ipek Yalova | |
| Magazine casusu 2013 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Magazine casusu 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| 12. Magazinci.com Awards | Best TV Series | Karadayi | |
| 4th Antalaya Awards 2013 | Best Actor Of The Year | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| 4th Antalaya Awards 2013 | Best TV Series of the Season | Karadayi | |
| Golden Lion Awards 2013 | Best TV Series | Karadayi | |
| Golden Lion Awards 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Golden Lion Awards 2013 | Best Actress | Bergüzar Korel | |
| MGD.Altın Objektif Ödül Töreni 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Golden Lion Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Rıza Kocaoğlu | |
| Golden Lion Awards | Best Production Company | Ay Yapim | |
| Yerel Ve Bolgessel 2013 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Yerel Ve Bolgessel 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Engelsiz Yasam Vakfi 2013 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Quality Awards 2013 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Quality Awards 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| GQ Awards 2013 | Man of the Year | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| RTGD - Medya Oscar | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| RTGD - Medya Oscar | Best Actress | Bergüzar Korel | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Period Drama Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Period Drama Actress | Bergüzar Korel | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Period Drama | Karadayi | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Scenario | Sema Ergenekon & Eylem Canpolat | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Period Drama Supporting Actor | Rıza Kocaoğlu | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Period Drama Supporting Actress | Melike Ipek Yalova | |
| 5.Ayaklı Gazete Awards | Best Directors | Uluç Bayraktar & Cem Karci | |
| MDG 21.Altın Objektif Awards | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| MDG 21.Altın Objektif Awards | Best Actress | Bergüzar Korel | |
| MDG 21.Altın Objektif Awards | Best TV Series | Karadayi | |
| MDG 21.Altın Objektif Awards | Best Performance | Funda Eryiğit | |
| 11. iletişim ödülleri İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Bilkent Television | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Halic University 2014 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Quality Magazine 2014 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Yildiz Tenik University 2014 | Best Actress | Berguzar Korel | |
| Yildiz Tenik University 2015 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Bilkent Television Ödülleri | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Engelsiz Yasam Vakfi 2013 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu | |
| Mersin Altın Palmiye Ödülleri 2015 | Best Actor | Kenan İmirzalıoğlu |
International broadcast
- on Hayat TV and ATV from August 19, 2013 as Karadayı
- on TV7 from September 24, 2013 as Справедливостта на Кара
- on Nova TV from September 8, 2014 as Časni ljudi
- on CBC as القبضاى
- on ANT1 from May 6, 2013 as Karadayı.
- on VTV as Karadayi
- on GEM TV as Karadayi
- on FMN
- on RTV21 from August 7, 2013 as Karadayı
- on TV1 from May 28, 2014 as Karadajus
- on Prva TV in 2014 as Karadaji
- on Urdu 1 from January 2, 2014 as Karadayi
- on Viva from 2015 as קרדאיי
- on ATV from March 13, 2017 as Karadayi
- on Qatar TV from March 30, 2013 as القبضاي
- on Qatar TV from March 30, 2013 as القبضاي
- on Prva from December 16, 2013 as the Karadaji
- on ATV from October 8, 2012 as Karadayı
- on Qatar TV from March 30, 2013 as القبضاي
- on Nessma TV from ocstober 30, 2017 as " أنا ولدك يابابا "
- on Bolivision from February 21, 2019 as Karadayi, una historia de amor imposible
- on Timeless Drama Channel from 2019 as Unchiul Kara