Kuruluş Orhan is real, active, and moving fast. The production has completed its table read (“okuma provasI”), cameras are rolling, and the team keeps repeating one line: “Çok yakında atv’de” — very soon on ATV. Below is a clean, fact-checked summary of what’s confirmed, what’s still unknown, and what fans can expect next.
What’s officially confirmed
1) Table read is complete.
ATV and the show’s official channels posted the table-read update with the “very soon on ATV” message. This is the standard milestone that comes right before full production kicks off.
2) Filming has started.
Trusted Turkish entertainment outlets reported that the series has gone on set, with pieces noting that shooting has officially begun. This lines up with the studio’s “preparations continue at full speed” language.
3) It will air on ATV.
All official messaging points to ATV as the broadcaster for this new era under the name Kuruluş Orhan (the continuation/rebrand from Kuruluş: Osman).
4) Lead casting: Mert Yazıcıoğlu as Orhan Bey.
The production announced that actor Mert Yazıcıoğlu will portray Orhan Bey. Mainstream press covered the casting, removing any doubt.
5) First-look visuals are out.
Local media has shared early set images and “first look” items tied to the launch of this new era, showing costumes and the visual tone fans can expect.
What’s not officially announced (yet)
No firm premiere date.
As of now, the team has not published a specific air date. You’ll see plenty of social posts and fan pages guessing, but nothing authoritative has been posted by ATV or Bozdağ Film with a calendar date. Treat any exact date you see online as unconfirmed unless it comes from the official handles.
How far along is the show?
A typical historical-epic cycle goes: writers’ room → table read → fittings/tech rehearsals → filming → on-air promo window → broadcast. Kuruluş Orhan has crossed the table read and “set is live” thresholds. That puts the series in the active production phase with marketing already seeding short previews and behind-the-scenes clips.
What the first-look material suggests (without spoilers)
- Bigger political canvas: Expect a shift from Osman’s founding battles to Orhan’s state-building stakes—alliances, borders, and succession pressures often intensify at this stage of the story. (This is consistent with how the franchise has scaled era-by-era.)
- Armor, crests, and flags: Early visuals hint at renewed attention to tribal symbols and military formations, which the franchise uses to telegraph alliances and rivalries.
- Tone and scale: The costume and set photography point to continuity of the cinematic look viewers know (large tent interiors, council spaces, hard-lit battlefields) with some refreshed palette choices for the new lead.
Note: These are visual takeaways from first-look media, not plot leaks.
Why the name “Kuruluş Orhan” matters
Franchises use era-titles to mark a clear narrative hand-off. By putting Orhan’s name up front, the team signals a focus on his rise, his court, and the conflicts unique to his rule—while retaining the universe that Kuruluş: Osman built on ATV. This also helps new viewers jump in at a fresh starting line without watching six full seasons first.
Where (and how) to watch
- Channel: ATV (Turkey). Expect official promos and scheduling there first.
- Digital: ATV’s official social feeds and site will typically drop promos, teasers, and galleries before the episode list goes live. Follow those for verified timing.
If you see “mirrored” uploads or unofficial pages claiming an early episode, skip them—those are often low-quality or infringing and can vanish mid-watch.
Conclusion
Kuruluş Orhan has completed its table read, filming has started, ATV is the home, and Mert Yazıcıoğlu leads as Orhan Bey. The premiere date is not officially announced—follow ATV’s official posts for the first confirmed schedule drop.