Kuruluş: Osman

The TV show includes Osman Ghazi's internal and external struggles and how he establishes[2] and controls the Ottoman Empire. It portrays his struggles against Byzantium and the Mongol Ilkhanate and how he was able to secure independence from the Sultanate of Rum to establish a sovereign state that would stand up to the Byzantine and Mongol Empire and would honor the Turks. The character of Osman faces many enemies and traitors in his quest and the show illustrates how he was able to overcome these obstacles to fulfil his mission with the help of loyal companions, family, and friends.

• Burak Özçivit as Osman Bey ; Osman[4] (also referred to as "Kara Osman", transl. "Dark Osman") is the third and youngest son of Ertuğrul Ghazi and Halime Hatun. He is also the younger brother of Gündüz Bey and Savcı Bey, and nephew of Selcan Hatun, whom he treats as his own mother. He is the husband of Bala Hatun and Malhun Hatun and the father of Orhan, Alaeddin Ali, Fatma Hatun and Halime Hatun who aspires to follow in the footsteps of his father Ertuğrul and his grandfather Süleyman Şah. He is extremely attentive to his surroundings and good with a sword, just like his father. He disobeys his beys sometimes, travelling on the path he believes is successful. His weakness is his care for his close ones, making him prone to traps. He humiliates his enemies both on the battlefield and while negotiating, leaving them with a thirst for revenge. He is elected as the Bey of his tribe in season 2. He decides to marry a second wife as per his father's will, as well as changing the Kayi flag.He continues his struggle for his free realm by conquering castles like Kuluchisar,Inegol,Marmaracik ,Koyunhisar ,Kporihisar, Yarhisar and Bilecik and territory of Yenişehir . He also has Karachisar castle and Soğut that was conquered by his father Ertuğrul . He now has determination of conquering Bursa. He is a true warrior who is very fierce for his enemies and a kind ruler for his people no matter from which religion they belong. At the end of season 4 he announces his free state "Osmanli Beyliği" (Ottoman Beylik) . Based on Osman I.

• Özge Törer as Bala Hatun; Bala[5] is the daughter of Şeyh Edebali and Ulduz Hatun, who died because of a disease. She is Osman Bey's first wife, mother of Alaeddin Ali and Halime Hatun and a beautiful painter having been best friends with Gonca Hatun. She is the Chief Lady of the Kayi Tribe and the Head of the Bacıyân-ı Rûm. She is loyal to her father, the Ahi brotherhood and Selcan Hatun. She is extremely calm and patient but is prone to heartbreak. A Mongol stabbed her in season 1 and she therefore cannot produce a baby, and is constantly teased due to this fact. In season 2, after her husband is elected Bey, she becomes the Hanım(Head Hatun) of the Kayı tribe, succeeding Selcan Hatun. She is upset when Osman decides to marry a second wife, but accepts her fate. Eventually becomes pregnant. Gives birth to Osman's second son Alaeddin Ali. Two months after the victory of İnegöl, Bala is revealed to be pregnant with Osman's fourth child and soon gives birth to a daughter named Halime after her paternal grandmother. She is the powerful woman of the Kayı tribe, and continues to pledge her loyalty to her husband Osman at all times. Based on Rabia Bala Hatun.

• Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy as Malhun Hatun; Malhun is the daughter of Ömer Bey, Hanım (Chief/Head lady) of Bayındır tribe and Yenişehir ,second wife of Osman Bey, the mother of Orhan and Fatma. She belonged to the Bayındır tribe an Oğuz tribe settled in Ankara suffering persecution from Geyhatu. The tribe consists of 10,000 people and seeks to settle in Bithynia on Osman's invitation, which was one of the reasons why Malhun came.She is skilled in archery and combat. She saved Osman Bey from Nikola's attack.[6] Comes from a noble lineage of Beys formerly loyal to the Selçuk State and Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat. In the beginning has tense relations with Bala Hatun while being somewhat arrogant due to her father's power. Eventually they get along. She is sent by her father to examine the western borders of the state. She discovers Dündar's ring in Söğüt, and attempts to find the traitors in the Kayı tribe herself. Later marries Osman Bey in a political marriage,[7] and falls pregnant soon after. Gives birth to Osman first child Orhan. She administers Yenisehir's trade system. She is a brave hatun who supports her husband Osman in battlefields and also accompanies him on his conquests. She is called Devlet Ana. At the almost end of season 4 she is revealed to be pregnant with Osman's fifth child and their joy was beyond limits .Based on Malhun Hatun .

• Yiğit Uçan as Boran Alp ; Boran[8] from Osman Bey's main alps and A close companion of Konur and later Göktuğ, Dumrul, Gence Bey and Cerkutay. He is the widower of Gonca Hatun. He is a talented bard and singer. He uses a sword while being skilled in archery, and often also uses a bow and arrow in close combat.

• Burak Çelik as Göktug Alp[9] Göktug (formerly Kongar)[10] was one of Osman Bey's main alps and his best friend. He was formerly Balgay's right-hand man and adoptive son, and Konur Alp's long lost younger brother. He became a "Mankurt" (brainwashed Mongol) after his tribe was raided after which he was given to a slave trader. He reverted to Islam after he saw a letter from the Emperor confirming Balgay had bought him from the slave market. He was recaptured by Balgay who again brainwashed him with the use of his shaman. After killing his brother, the devastated Göktug reverted to Islam once again. He became the Alpbaşı (transl. Chief Alp) of the Kayı tribe after Osman became the Bey. when He returned from exile self and Targun, helped Bala escape and kill Targun and reunited with Osman. After Targun's death, he became the leader of the Cuman Turks. He was martyred by Geyhatu Han in season 3 leaving Osman and his alps devastated.
• Ragıp Savaş as Dündar Bey; Dündar[11] is the youngest son of Süleyman Şah and Hayme Hatun. The youngest brother of Sungurtekin Bey and Ertuğrul Ghazi, and the youngest adoptive brother of Selcan Hatun. Husband of Hazal Hatun and widower of Zöhre Hatun. Father of Aygül, Batur and Bahadır, adoptive father of Saltuk Alp. Uncle of Gündüz, Savcı and Osman. Is easily swayed by others. He was made substitute Bey while Ertuğrul Ghazi was on a mission in Konya. When the Mongols attacked, he preferred to bow down to them rather than fight, angering those who were close to Osman Bey. Tries to take over Gündüz's Beylik when he became the Bey instead of him and helps the Mongols against Osman Bey. Is manipulated by his wives. He became the Selçuk Sançak Bey, a Selçuk operative figure, for a while after he allied with the Mongols. He later accepts his mistakes and begs for forgiveness but was punished by Ertuğrul and sent out of the tribe for a while into Söğüt. He respects and is loyal to his older brother, Ertuğrul Ghazi. Later in season two, when Ertuğrul is on his death bed, he decides to betray his brother and nephews in order to seize the Kayı Beylik. He is angered when Osman becomes the Bey, collaborating with anyone against Osman. He is eventually executed by Osman for his treachery. Based on Dündar Bey.

The series is written and produced by Mehmet Bozdağ and directed by Metin Günay. The theme music is by Alpay Göktekin (died 5 May 2020)[12] and Zeynep Alasya. It was filmed in Riva, Istanbul and broadcasting of the first season began in November 2019 on ATV.[13] Filming of the third season began in late August 2021 and ended in mid June 2022.[14] The show was renewed for a fourth season and is currently being aired on ATV.

The show has been well received in Turkey. In December 2019, Kuruluş: Osman attracted record viewership on ATV, in its fourth weekend of broadcast, the 4th episode of the series recorded a countrywide rating of 14.46.[15] Mehmet Bozdağ claims that the show has also been a great success in Albania, where it is called Osmani, and said that it is the "most watched TV show" in the country.[16] In January 2021, the show, which was one of the most popular shows in Turkey, began broadcasting in the Middle East on Noor Play.[17]

The show has been very successful in Pakistan.[18] It currently airs on Geo Entertainment and VidTower in Urdu.[19] Episode 59 broke viewership records in Pakistan.[20] After the series became a huge hit, Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser visited the set to view the shooting of the series. He also met the leading actor, Burak Özçivit.[21][22] After Bamsi died in Kurulus Osman, Pakistani fans were left teary-eyed and paid tribute to the drama.[23][24]

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