Maharani 3 teaser: Huma Qureshi is all set to bring enemies down as Rani Bharti

In the first episode of her web series "Indian Police," Shilpa Shetty Kundra. 'Maharani's' third season teaser has been unveiled. The main character, played by Huma Qureshi, will be able to be watched on SonyLIV. The ensemble from the first two seasons will reappear to play their individual parts. Maharani Season 3' is a hugely famous online series, and fans are excited about it because they want to see Huma Qureshi reprise her legendary role as Rani Bharti. The first teaser for the next new season has been released, and because it offers an intriguing look at the character's path, it is creating quite a stir. "Maharani," which is based on a fictitious story, centres around Rani Bharti, a homemaker who was married to Bheema Bharti, the chief minister of Bihar. She turns from a political novice to a cunning politician throughout the course of the series, negotiating the perilous terrain of party politics and government. She became the chief minister in the second season following her husband's stroke-related incapacitation. "When I was a fourth-grade dropout, I turned your lives upside down," says Rani Bharti in a potent teaser that alluded to her character's development. Just think about what will occur when I graduate." This audacious declaration sets the tone for a thrilling season to come.The third teaser out In the teaser, Rani Bharti makes a strong declaration that alluded to the development of her character: "I turned your lives upside down when I was a fourth-grade dropout." Just think about what will occur when I graduate." This audacious declaration sets the tone for a thrilling season to come.After passing the Class XII examinations, Huma Qureshi has returned as Maharani, also known as Rani Bharti. She declares it emphatically in the teaser for Maharani season 3: "I made life difficult for you when I was just a school dropout, what will happen to you when I become a graduate.""Pareeksha ki tayyari hai jaari," was the teaser description that appeared. Phir aa rahi hai #Maharani (we are ready for Maharani to return, so we are ready for the examinations)!"Gandhiji used to say that one must hate the sin, not the sinner," says Amit Sial's Naveen Kumar in the opening scene of the Maharani teaser, in Hindi, during his speech at a jail ceremony. A woman carrying a plate of halwa approaches Amit Sial amid chants of "Navin Kumar zindabad." Impressed, he inquires with the escorting policeman whether the dessert is being served to commemorate the release of prisoners or in honor of his arrival. The policeman tells him that since Rani Bharti passed her Intermediate exam, she is distributing the dessert. When Amit Sial learns about Rani Bharti, he replaces the plate in the tray.The teaser then shows Rani Bharti showing up to the jail while wearing shackles. She can be heard admonishing her adversaries about the potential that awaits her should she graduate.Saurabh Bhave is the director of Maharani Maharani, which was conceived by Subhash Kapoor. The show is written by Subhash Kapoor, Umashankar Singh, and Nandan Singh. Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti, Anuja Sathe, Sushil Pandey, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Sohum Shah are also featured.  

Mrunal Thakur, Nanis Hi Nanna will be released on OTT on this date.

Hi Nanna OTT Release: On December 7, 2023, the movie was released in theaters all across the world. In addition to Nani and Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna and Angad Bedi play significant parts in Hi Nanna.Hello Nanna, OTT Launch: The Mrunal Thakur and Nani film "Hi Nanna," which did well at the box office, is soon to be available on streaming services. On January 4, the movie is expected to debut on Netflix. Netflix India sent an update on Instagram, saying, "Love is in the air, and with it, our excitement [?]Accompany @nameisnani and @mrunalthakur on their romantic journey through Hi Nanna.Hello Nanna, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi are available for streaming on Netflix as ofJanuary 4. #HiNannaOnNetflix.Nani portrays the sensitive character of a single father in Hi Nanna, one of the most anticipated Telugu films of the year. Shouruv, a debutante, directed this film, which was released a while back and garnered favorable reviews."Excitement and love are in the air." 'Hi Nanna', available on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, follows @NameisNani and #MrunalThakur on their quest for love. It premieres on January 4. "#HiNannaOnNetflix," check out Netflix India's post on the microblogging platform X.Mumbai: On January 4, Netflix will launch the romantic drama "Hi Nanna," starring actors Nani and Mrunal Thakur. The streamer made the announcement on Saturday. The Telugu film, which was directed by Shouryuv, received favorable reviews when it opened in theaters on December 7."Excitement and love are in the air." 'Hi Nanna', available on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, follows @NameisNani and #MrunalThakur on their quest for love. It premieres on January 4. "#HiNannaOnNetflix," check out Netflix India's post on the microblogging platform X.The plot of "Hi Nanna" revolved around a devoted father named Viraj (played by Nani) and his six-year-old daughter Mahi (Kiara Khanna). When Yashna (Thakur), a mystery woman, meets them and shows empathy for their background, their lives change forever.  

Zee5s January 20th atm web series

ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, kickstarted the new year announcing their next Telugu original ‘ATM’ today. Directed by Chandra Mohan C and produced by Dil Raju Productions, the 8 episodic series features VJ Sunny, Krishna Burugula, Ravi Raj, Prudhvi, Penmetsa Subbaraju, Roiel Shree, Divi, Divyavani, Shafi, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Seth in prominent roles. This crime heist drama will premiere on ZEE5 on January 20, 2023. With unexpected plot twists and fun aspects, ATM is a story that chronicles the life of Jagan, Karthik, Harsha & Abhay – 4 slum dwelling youth. Set in Hyderabad, these 4 slum dwellers resort to small-time robberies to survive. Until one such seemingly insignificant robbery lands them in the crosshairs of a dangerous gangster. Will they be able to escape the clutches of these power hungry corporator and save their families in grave danger? ATM is a unique robbery tale which induces thrill and will manage to hold audience’s attention with its witty storyline. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “We are elated to partner with the makers of AMT and platform a distinctive narrative for our audience. With a fusion of comedy, thrill, suspense and drama, this crime heist drama series will surely keep our viewers entertained. At ZEE5 we believe in catering to the sensibilities of the audiences in each region keeping in mind various cohorts and their tastes. ATM is a step in the same direction. Last year, we saw a great response from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region and our endeavour will be to continue that.” Anuradha Gudur, Chief Content Officer – Telugu, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new show ‘ATM’, which is a riveting tale of survival and redemption, that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This thrilling crime drama with compelling characters and a gripping storyline set up in Hyderabad, shines light on the dark side of the city. ATM marks one of ZEE5’s biggest association in the region as well as the iconic reunion of ace director Harish Shankar and Dil Raju Productions. We are confident that this all-new offering will be able to garner love and support from our audiences globally.” Ms. Gudur further added, “With shows such as Oka Chinna Family Story, Loser 2, Gaalivaana, Recce, Aha Na Pellanta and Hello World receiving phenomenal response, we aspire to carry forward the momentum in 2023. We are committed to bringing forth extraordinary and unique stories, steadily diversifying our content library with a robust line-up of Telugu Originals. The year 2022 was marked by a strong uptick in OTT content consumption by Telugu-speaking audiences, we aim to capitalise on this huge potential, and grow our market presence significantly at a rapid pace.” Showrunner Harish Shankar said, “As a director, I have always believed that this genre - heist drama series has a lot of scope to explore. The portrayal of enigmatic thieves in ATM will keep you on the edge of your seat. What sets it apart is its dexterous screenplay of over-dramatic scenes and sentimentalities. Without spilling much, I would like to call it a bold attempt blending comedy with a relentless game of cat and mouse. With ZEE5 onboard, we are confident the series will be watched by a large audience and enjoyed as well.” Producer Harshith Reddy said, ““Harish Shankar garu first came up with this idea behind ATM. He narrated us an idea about 4 youngsters who involve in petty robberies are cornered by some powerful people and made to pull off a multi-crore heist just to stay alive. Did they successfully execute the heist? Did they do it just to save their lives or do they have any ulterior motives? Will the judiciary and the society declare them guilty or innocent? There are so many such layers to the story. The idea was really exciting for us, and it has all the Harish Shankar mark elements that people love.  We then needed someone who can narrate this story in the best possible way on screen and that is when Harish garu suggested Chandra Mohan’s name to us and gave him the responsibility of telling this story. We then needed the right OTT platform to have ATM on board and then Zee5 came forward to collaborate with us on this. We have been keenly observing the OTT content across India and compared it with what is happening in the Telugu OTT space. We realised that there is a window for us to come up with something that changes the way things are made here in Telugu OTT and ATM is going to be exactly that.” After multiple hits, showrunner Harish Shankar and Dil Raj productions are back with another terrific heist drama which will premiere on ZEE5 on January 20, 2023  

Bake Squad Season 2 - January 20 (Netflix)

January 20, 2023, will mark the return of the second season. Pastry chefs Christophe Rull and Maya-Camlle Broussard, cake decorator Ashley Holt, and chocolatier Gonzo Jimenez will all be back. The four bakers compete in the show to see whose dessert gets picked for someone's extremely special big day.Bake Squad is back, and it's fulfilling the chocolate-covered, ganache-filled, sprinkle-topped fantasies of a few special people. Christina Tosi, the host and creator of the bakery chain Milk Bar, is back along with her team of delectable dessert specialists. This season, the bakers are making countless pounds of chocolate masterpieces, edible trophy cases, volcano cakes, and balloons loaded with S'mores—all prepared to order for a select group of fortunate customers.Who Makes Up Bake Squad? For Season 2, Christina is thrilled to have her four favorite bakers return: chocolatier Gonzo Jimenez, cake decorator Ashley Holt, pastry chef Christophe Rull, and pastry chef Maya-Camille Broussard. See this guide to learn more about the bakers and host.What Takes Place in Season 2 of Bake Squad? This season, the team competes to serve desserts at a number of significant occasions, such as a joint 75th birthday celebration, a bar mitzvah, and a celebration honoring the founder of the LGBTQ+ sports group Varsity Gay League. After finding out who these bakers would be helping to celebrate, they have one day to organize and make customized sweets in the hopes of being selected to cater each occasion. Which creation works best for their celebration is ultimately up to the client. Similar to Season 1, there are no large winners or eliminations at the end; instead, the only award is the opportunity to brighten someone's day (and maybe brag about it to other bakers).  

Season 2 of Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (January 12)

The Raid: Redemption, an Indonesian thriller, stunned moviegoers in 2011 with its almost nonstop action packed with stunts they had never seen before. It was recognized with accolades, included in multiple festivals as an official selection, and appeared on lists of the greatest action movies ever made, not just this year but ever. Only too bad nobody noticed it.Just $15 million was made worldwide by The Raid, with $4.4 million coming from the United States. Nonetheless, it acquired a following. The film received enough recognition from its accolades and positive word-of-mouth to draw the attention of Hollywood and spark discussions of an American remake. Additionally, it assured an American distribution for The Raid 2: Berandal (the Indonesian word for "thug," "berandal"), which carried on the original Indonesian tale.Raid was always going to be a trilogy, according to director Garth Evans, with each movie building on the world that was established in the first, and Berandal does just that. Berandal is a martial arts-infused crime drama, similar to Redemption, which was an action movie with a martial arts theme. While there was just one drug lord in the first movie, we meet his boss and a number of other underworld figures in Berandal. Both the magnitude and the stakes have increased.Though Berandal is not a picture for the faint of heart, there are still plenty of graphic and masterfully shot moments of violence. Ever ponder what would happen to a person if a shotgun blast was fired from only a foot away? Hopefully not, but Berandal provides the answers to that and a tonne of other gory questions. However, the action usually has nothing to do with the gore. It's mostly there for emphasis rather than extravagance, and the choreography still includes the balletic elements that made the original one stand out.All of the Redemption's successful components are kept, and many of its flaws—the majority of which have to do with plot and character development—are fixed in Berandal.Hours after the first film's climax, The Raid sequel opens with Rama (Iko Uwais) being adopted by a covert police division that needs his assistance in rooting out dishonest cops around Jakarta. Reluctantly, he goes undercover as an inmate at a nearby prison in order to protect his family. There, he meets Uco (Arifin Putra), a target for other prisoners trying to establish a reputation, who is the son of notorious criminal lord Bangun (Tio Pakusadewo).  

The most watched movies and web series in India in 2023 are Farzi, Bawaal, and Bloody Daddy; Citadel and Heart of Stone are also included on the list.

The Night Manager, Bloody Daddy, Farzi, and Bawaal were a few of the most popular movies and television shows in India in 2023.Since the epidemic, the Indian streaming market has been gaining traction, and the audience's demand appears to be growing yearly. In 2023, the public enjoyed the content that was made available on streaming platforms, and a significant number of Indians returned to movie theaters. Web series and movies attracted a lot of users to over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Ormax Media has now made available data on the most viewed titles across several categories on these platforms.With 37.1 million viewers, Farzi, a Hindi web series starring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi, topped the list. Additionally, Farzi rose to become the all-time highest-rated subscription video on demand (SVOD) series in India. The Night Manager, starring Aditya Roy Kapur, aired after Farzi and attracted 28.6 million viewers. 23.5 million people watched the Bhuvan Bam film Taaza Khabar, whereas 21 million and 17.8 million watched Asur Season 2 and Taali, respectively.According to a recent research by Ormax Media, popular Indian actor Shahid Kapoor, who starred in the first web thriller "Farzi," Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's "Bawal," and Priyanka Chopra's series "Citadel," all achieved the top spots on the list of the most-watched Indian and international shows in India 2023.Ormax Media has released a research that provides insights into North India's streaming consumption patterns for 2023. Top shows on the list of the most watched Hindi web series in the previous year were Farzi, The Night Manager, Taaza Khabar, and Asur Season 2. The most watched movies include Bawaal, Bloody Daddy, and Gulmohar. The Ormax analysis states that unscripted programs like Bigg Boss OTT 2 and Koffee with Karan Season 8 attracted the greatest amount of viewers. International series like Citadel, The Mandalorian Season 3, and Sex Education Season 4 were also highly viewed by Indians. Popular foreign streaming movies such as Extraction 2, Heart of Stone, and BTS: Yet to Come were also popular among viewers in the United States.  

The enchantment of true-crime: Unravelling the mystery with makers and fans

With their distinct appeal, true-crime films and television series have dominated the over-the-top market in recent years. In order to comprehend the allure of the genre and its steadily rising viewership, we spoke with filmmakers and enthusiasts.In summary, audiences have a particular place in their hearts for true-crime films and documentaries. Actually, throughout the previous 56 years, there has been a significant increase in the development of these features. We talk to fans and filmmakers to learn about the special appeal of the genre. Crime makes money. Genuine criminality is in high demand. But what is it about the genre of true crime that draws us in? Is it our curiosity, our sense of relief, or just an exciting way to engage that draws us in as viewers? We've come a long way from House of Horrors (2014) to the Indian Predator series on Netflix (2022). Over the last five-six years, the genre has seen a global upsurge on OTT platforms, The producer of the recently released Netflix video "Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case," Chandni A. Dabas, Business Head, Originals & Special films at India Today Group, talked to IndiaToday.in on the appeal of such films for both her and their prospective audience. Regarding the attraction of true crime in particular, Chandni remarked, "There are two main reasons: the tale itself is fascinating. The real world is not like fiction. People are curious about human potential. I guess that's always one aspect of it. Additionally, there is a feeling of relief, like, "Thank God that didn't happen to me." There are essentially two elements that play with the viewer's mind: naturally occurring turns and turns, and hopefully a lesson learned to be cautious.Crime makes money. Genuine criminality is in high demand. But what is it about the genre of true crime that draws us in? Is it our curiosity, our sense of relief, or just an exciting way to engage that draws us in as viewers? We've come a long way from House of Horrors (2014) to the Indian Predator series on Netflix (2022). Over the last five-six years, there has been a global explosion of this genre on multiple OTT platforms.The producer of the recently released Netflix video "Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case," Chandni A. Dabas, Business Head, Originals & Special films at India Today Group, talked to IndiaToday.in on the appeal of such films for both her and their prospective audience.Regarding the attraction of true crime in particular, Chandni remarked, "There are two main reasons: the tale itself is fascinating. The real world is not like fiction. People are curious about human potential. I guess that's always one aspect of it. Additionally, there is a feeling of relief, like, "Thank God that didn't happen to me." There are essentially two elements that play with the viewer's mind: naturally occurring turns and turns, and hopefully a lesson learned to be cautious."  

Reviews of Saindhav X: Sailesh Kolanus film has received praise for Venkatesh and Nawazuddin Siddiquis performances.

Reviews by Saindhav X: Here are the reactions of fans to Sailesh Kolanu's Venkatesh and Nawazuddin Siddiqui film, which debuted on January 13.Director Sailesh Kolanu tried his hand at a commercial potboiler with a heartfelt tale following the success of the HIT franchise. Both reviewers and audiences had differing opinions about the movie, which starred Venkatesh, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shraddha Srinath, Ruhani Sharma, and Andrea Jeremiah. However, if reviews on X are any indication, the majority of people appear to concur that the main cast has done an excellent job.Reactions from fans Nawazuddin portrayed a vicious yet witty mobster in the movie named Vikas Malik. "Audience are in love with Nawazuddin sir's performance," wrote one fan after seeing him play. Every time he enters the scene, there's a dash of humor. He simultaneously evoked humor and dread, as Sailesh stated. "A movie with a routine plot point but set with good action sequences," commented another enthusiast. Out of all the actors, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the most distinctive. The climax works well. The film is mediocre and worth seeing only once."#Saindhav, falls short, hindered by a lack of deep emotional setup, not so well executed action sequences and a less impactful background score except for the climax and climax portions," wrote one fan, expressing appreciation for Venkatesh's portrayal. However, #VenkyMama's moving performance in the epilogue adds a sincere touch. "#Venkatesh did his best in action and emotional scenes," a second fan commented. I loved #NawazuddinSiddiqui. (Heart emoji) was the father-daughter's emotion.Fans who had nothing good to say about the movie were frank in their criticism, writing, "Story chinnadi ainapudu danni prolong chesi teeyala anna @KolanuSailesh." Action sequences are well-planned, and the emotional parts are presented in a way that makes the spectator feel engaged and involved. #Saindhav #Venkatesh #SaindhavReview Too phony of a car scene with firearms. (There's no reason to turn a short story into a movie. While the combat moments were well done, the emotional scenes lacked impact. The scene with the automobile and weapons was overly staged.)" "Total - 320 Rupees tirigi icheyali (Give me back the ₹320 I paid for the ticket, snacks, and parking for your film)" was the jest expressed by another fan.In the fictitious port city of Chandraprastha, where Saindhav, also known as Saiko (Venkatesh), lives a happy life with his small daughter, Saindhav is situated. When she is diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), his life completely falls apart because the injection alone requires ₹17 crore, which is money he cannot afford. He is pulled back into the hazardous world of crime he left behind out of desperation to save his daughter. The director leaves us hanging by implying that we will see this character again in a follow-up.  

Review of Ayalaan Sivakarthikeyans science fiction movie suffers from a rough script

Ayalaan, directed by Ravikumar, features Sivakarthikeyan and Sharad Kelkar in a lighthearted sci-fi movie featuring an adorable alien. Our evaluation states that the film's poor writing is the main reason of its shortcomings.Filmed over nearly six years, Sivakarthikeyan's "Ayalaan" is a film plagued by financial restrictions. After much effort, actor-director Ravikumar has managed to get the film released shortly before Pongal. The filmmaker of "Ayalaan," Ravikumar, is the same one who gave Tamil cinema the delightful sci-fi picture "Indru Netru Naalai." With this Pongal release, however, has "Ayalaan" been able to impress the audience? Let's investigate."The Cosmic Odyssey of Sivakarthikeyan: Ayalaan Revealed" "Ayalaan," an ambitious science fiction film starring Sivakarthikeyan, takes viewers on an incredible journey within the Tamil film industry. The story, which was written and directed by R. Ravikumar, follows an alien as it descends to Earth and develops an unexpected relationship with humanity."Venkat Senguttuvan: The Protagonist from Beyond" Sivakarthikeyan portrays Venkat Senguttuvan, an alien who brings a distinct mix of amazement and fascination to the role. The alien who develops an odd bond with the human world gains charm from his presentation."Siddharth's Voice: Giving the Aliens More Nuance" Siddharth's voice gives the extraterrestrial figure a fascinating depth that transcends the visible plane. The audience and the alien are better able to relate as a result of the actor's subtle delivery, which adds depth and emotion.  

Review of Journey Cherans online series is unsatisfactory to watch

Journey, director Cheran's OTT debut, is a web series that follows five young people as they compete for a job at a corporation. Our evaluation claims that the play is overflowing with cliched notions.Tamil director Cheran is renowned for his realistic depictions of the complexity of interpersonal interactions in his motion pictures. In 2019, he made his last directing attempt, "Thirumanam," which ultimately failed. Cheran is ready to launch his over-the-top (OTT) career after four years with "Journey," which is currently available on SonyLiv.The narrative centers on five characters who have advanced to the last round of interviews at a car company: Ameer Sultan (Kalaiyarasan), Divya Bharathi (Latha), Raghav (Prasanna), Nitesh (Kashyap Barbhaya), and Pranav (Aari Arjunan). Only one candidate will be chosen for the position, which gives a monthly salary of Rs 4 lakh, by the company's owner, Sarathkumar. Over the course of the nine-episode series, the backstories of the five candidates—each with a distinct motivation for wanting the job—come to light.The television program "Journey" centers on five distinct characters who encounter hardships in their individual lives. Because of an error he made, Nitesh is banished from his house. Latha discovers her potential when a guy mentors her in agriculture, and Pranav enters politics after becoming a social crusader. Ameer is defending himself in a case where he was wrongfully implicated in the interim. Abrupt changes in policy force Raghav, a US employee, to return home to India.The goal of the show is to investigate the concepts of oppression, emotion, struggle, and aspiration. Even though "Journey" has a genuine goal, filmmaker Cheran only performs a mediocre job at thoroughly covering the subjects. Rather, the show is overly packed with dated concepts, which makes it difficult to watch. We are reminded of the numerous movies where we are made to learn about agriculture by the scene in which Latha learns about it.It is relatable to learn about Raghav's life in the US and the problems he has because of changes in visa laws. But this part is poorly constructed and only goes so far as to hint at the subject. Even while it depicts immigrant problems, it scarcely provides a nuanced perspective. For Nitesh and Pranav's sections, the same applies. Ameer's life touches on a few significant subjects, however they are overshadowed by other events. The most ridiculous scene, though, is when Jayaprakash, an actor, dresses up as a low-budget Sherlock Holmes and spies on the five interview hopefuls under the guise of evaluating their actual talents.  

Killer Soup review: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma serve a bland broth

A dark comedy adorned with murder and mayhem, served with a side order of "paya" soup and a dream platter of Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma? When I learned about Abhishek Chaubey's upcoming web series, "Killer Soup," for 2024, I thought, "Sign me up already." I hate to say it, but this mixture, which had so much flavour and freshness in it, only seldom worked for me. The benefits come first. The charming Mainjur, a little village near Madurai, serves as the ideal backdrop for a twisting story full of sketchy characters and sketchier deeds. Husband and wife team Prabhakar or Prabhu Shetty (Manoj Bajpayee) and Swathi (Konkona Sensharma) are having what seems like an endless dispute; she is dreaming of opening her own restaurant, while he is attempting to figure out how to get out of a multi-crore "ghapla." The foul-mouthed, streetwise Arvind Shetty (Saiyaji Shinde), Prabhu's older brother, is unhelpful; he keeps the family's purse strings tight and his art-loving daughter Apeksha, called Apu (Anula Navelkar), even tighter, forbidding her from pursuing her dreams. The gravelly-voiced Lucas (Lal), Arvind's longtime factotum, is aware of the location of the skeletons and is a caretaker of former secrets. There seems to be a lot of potential for a fly in the soup. or several. A happy private investigator pulls out a camera and takes embarrassing pictures. There's a hint of blackmail. Umesh Pillai (Manoj Bajpayee in a dual role), Prabhu's squint-eyed masseuse, shows up at the wrong location and time.Killer Soup is a cleverly written crime and investigative comedy that is characterized by astute writing and flawless performance. It is witty, cunning, and incredibly amusing. One of its two main protagonists is the incompetent chef Swathi Shetty (Konkona Sen Sharma), who aspires to open her own eatery.Consider Swathi Shetty, her most recent invention. She is a horrible chef and homemaker who makes her husband Prabhu (Manoj Bajpayee) the same boring paya soup every day. They reside in a made-up southern hill town where Prabhu manages a failing real estate business. Although her husband finds Swathi's goal of opening her own restaurant unrealistic, Umesh, her hidden lover (who is also Bajpayee), graciously encourages her. Umesh is a narrow-eyed masseuse who has debts from gaming. Though he treats Swathi kindly, Prabhu is wealthier. Swathi hedges her bets by pausing for a long, delightful moment before answering Umesh's question, "Do you love me?"  

Criminal Record review: New Apple show is the British antithesis to Delhi Crime; it’s addictive but not unmissable

The new Criminal Report crime-thriller series from Apple is weakened by a propensity for misdirection. Written by Paul Rutman, the eight-episode series pits two London investigators against each other when a seeming long-forgotten murder case appears out of nowhere. One is an experienced police officer, while the other is a wet-behind-the-ears rookie. What comes next is a cat-and-mouse game that works more like a psychological suspense story than a cop story with social responsibility, Detective Sergeant June Lenker, portrayed by Cush Jumbo, receives a distress call from a young woman who whispers to the operator that her life is in jeopardy. She says that her boyfriend is also to blame for the murder of another young woman more than ten years ago. Errol Mathis, a Black man, was found guilty of the crime and given a 24-year prison sentence; nevertheless, the woman thinks Mathis is innocent. DS Lenker learns that the case's investigating officer was the notorious Detective Inspector Daniel Hegarty, a no-nonsense Glaswegian who was intensely and scorchingly portrayed by Peter Capaldi in the television series.Review of Criminal Record: Despite having two of the best actors in the business in Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo, Apple's new series works better as a psychological thriller than a standard police procedural. The new Criminal Report crime-thriller series from Apple is weakened by a propensity for misdirection.The new Criminal Report crime-thriller series from Apple is weakened by a propensity for misdirection. Written by Paul Rutman, the eight-episode series pits two London investigators against each other when a seeming long-forgotten murder case appears out of nowhere. One is an experienced police officer, while the other is a wet-behind-the-ears rookie. What follows is a police procedural with a social conscience that plays more like a psychological thriller than a cat and mouse game.Few contemporary topics are unaddressed in Apple TV+'s newest drama, "Criminal Record," including misogyny, elder care, police brutality, racism, colorism, poverty, and fascism. Though co-leads Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi give compelling performances, the film's direction, script, and photography condemn it to Apple's ever-expanding collection of drab dramas.The idea isn't completely pointless: Fearful and unable to identify herself, the lady contacts a domestic abuse hotline from a phone box, sobbing as she claims her abusive boyfriend is the one behind a cold case murder that another guy is serving a 24-year term for. Before she can say anything more, CCTV footage captures her running away after being scared off by some straggling young people on bicycles.