Web Series Name: Harikatha
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Rajendra Prasad, Sriram, Pujitha Ponnada, Divi Vadthya, Suman, Arjun Ambati, and others.
Director: Maggi
Produced By: TG Vishwa Prasad
Streaming on: Disney Plus Hotstar
Story:
The web series’ story is set in a tribal village near Araku in the 1980-1990 period. In a murder case, a boy from a lower caste named Das (Suman) is imprisoned. Under his Rangachari Nataka Mandali, a Harikatha artist named Rangachari (Rajendra Prasad) tells the story of Lord Vishnu’s avatars. Suspicious and violent killings occur whenever Rangachari assumes a specific Vishnu avatar as a part of his play. The locals firmly believe that these murders are the work of God, in all of his guises. However, Virat (Sriram), a police officer, suspects Rangachari. Who is responsible for these murders as well as the passing of Bharat, Virat’s friend, and the local SI? To solve the puzzle and learn about Rangachari’s tragedy, watch Harikatha.
Performances:
Rajendra Prasad does justice to the character and adds value to it. Sriram also does a good job, while Pujitha Ponnada and Divi Vadthya could not impress much because of weak characterizations. Suman, Bigg Boss Fame Arjun Ambati, and the actors who played the villainous characters were good.
Analysis:
Director Maggi tried to tell an age-old revenge story with an interesting backdrop of stage play and God’s connection. The core seems very interesting, and it could have given a whole new dimension to the revenge angle. However, the narration does not live up to the expectations. The characters are introduced ordinarily, and the twists are also not great. One can easily guess the backstory or the reason behind the killings. There are some thrilling scenes in the initial stage, but once the suspense is revealed, a standard display of emotions follows. The viewers will never feel the impact of the proceedings because of the routine taken, except for a few moments.
Positives:
- God’s Connection to the Killings
- Rajendra Prasad’s Performance
- Few Effective Dialogues/Scenes
Negatives:
- Beaten to Death Backstory
- Lifeless Emotions
- Dull Moments
Harikatha Web Series Review and Verdict:
Harikatha Web Series is a routine revenge drama with an interesting setup. Though the concept is exciting, and a few scenes work well along with the performances of Rajendra Prasad and Sriram, the weak narration and backstory work against it.
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