Web Series: Dhootha
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Praachi Desai, Tharun Bhaskar
Director: Vikram K Kumar
Streaming On: Prime Video
Release Date: 1 December 2023
Naga Chaitanya and Vikram K Kumar’s first ever web series has started streaming on OTT since last night. The Series had gained a lot of attention because of the intriguing promos, and Dhootha Web Series turns out to be a gripping mystery thriller.
Story: Sagar (Naga Chaitanya), who is widely recognized as a journalist, has been appointed as the chief editor of Samachar newspaper. Sagar is elated with this promotion, but his happiness has faded due to many tragedies. The fact that some newspaper clippings predicted these tragedies came across as a bigger shock to him. Does Sagar’s life have any hidden chapters? Was he able to uncover the secret behind the newspaper clippings? Answers to these questions form the rest of the story.
Performances: Naga Chaitanya was fantastic in the history of OTT debut. His character had multiple shades, and he presented himself as Sagar convincingly. Parvathy Thiruvothu was good and left a strong impact. Priya Bhavani Shankar, Prachi Desai, Pasupathy, Ravindra Vijay, Tharun Bhascker, and the rest of the cast were appropriate.
Positives:
- Strong Narrative
- Performances
- Technical Elements
Negatives:
- Weak Backstory
- Someb boring moments
Dhootha Web Series Review and Verdict:
Dhootha is a gripping mystery thriller with a bundle of captivating moments. Although the plot is not new, the narrative holds the viewer’s attention most of the time. The terrific performances by the cast and the solid technical values are the main highlights of the series, while the weak backstory and some dull moments are negative points. Nonetheless, it is a worth-watching series.
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