In the vast ecosystem of Indian web comics, few characters have managed to capture the essence of middle-class ambition, laziness, and accidental genius quite like . Created by the renowned cartoonist Ketan Kelkar , Kirtu is the Marathi comic universe’s answer to the everyday “common man” trapped in a world of get-rich-quick schemes and bizarre inventions.
Kirtu releases "trailer" versions of their comics for free. These are usually 3-5 pages long.
For official Kirtu content, the creators have previously transitioned to semi-animated videos and official digital releases, though their availability is often restricted in certain regions like India due to local pornography laws.
Reading tips:
| Volume Title | Key Story Arc | | :--- | :--- | | | The introduction of the automatic bed-making machine. | | Kirtu ani Manoj | The iconic roommate war over cold pizza and the TV remote. | | Kirtu – Premacha Prayog | Kirtu’s hilarious attempts to woo Madhura using pseudo-science. | | Kirtu – Diet Challenge | The strip where Kirtu confuses a gym with a torture chamber. | | Kirtu – Shodh Aishichi | The ultimate "get rich quick" compilation. |