DHOOTHA SEASON 1 Cast: Anish Kuruvilla, Tharun Bhascker, Prachi Desai, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, and others
Director: Kumar Vikram
Authors: K S Sripal Reddy, Naveen George Thomas, and Poorna Prajna
Watching on: Prime Video on Amazon
Language: Telugu with subtitles in English
Runtime: Eight forty to forty-five-minute episodes
DHOOTHA SEASON 1 Story:
DHOOTHA SEASON 1: Respected and well-connected journalist Sagar (Naga Chaitanya) takes over as chief editor of the well-known Samacharam daily. A close-knit family is made up of his wife Priya (Priya Bhavani Shanker), who is also a successful journalist, their daughter Anjali, and their beloved dog. But then their lives take a completely different turn when their pet dies in a horrific accident that was caused by a premonitory newspaper clipping that captured all the specifics of the tragedy. This incident exposes a pervasive power that targets unethical journalists and is causing agony to Sagar’s entire family. It also signals the start of a series of frightening warnings that portend future events.
Sagar puts himself under suspicion as Police Investigating Officer Kranthi Shenoy (Parvathy Thiruvothu) becomes involved.As the story progresses, it becomes unclear how Sagar is connected to the unseen force and reveals a potentially compelling past. What price will Sagar and his family pay to survive?
Review:
Naga Chaitanya makes her digital debut in the supernatural thriller web series Dhootha, the Messenger. With Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Prachi Desai, it was written and directed by Vikram Kumar and offers a unique take on the Indian supernatural-horror genre. It successfully removes layers to uncover the complex network tying politicians, law enforcement, and media together.
The story revolves around mysterious newspaper clippings that cause chaos in the lives of Sagar, his family, and close friends. The plot, which deviates from traditional horror clichés, is distinguished by its captivating idea and lack of typical horror tropes. Even with its sporadic predictability, the show manages to hold the attention of viewers.
Naga Chaitanya gives an excellent performance in his over-the-top debut, giving the protagonist complexity and nuance. Together with Priya Bhavani Shanker as Priya and Prachi Desai as Ankitha, Parvathy Thiruvothu plays an investigative police officer. Their strong performances add to the series’ overall appeal. Parvathy deserves special recognition for her powerful performance. Actors Pasupathy, Rohini, Tharun Bhaskar, Ravindra Vijay, Tanikella Bharani, Eeswari Rao, and Raja Goutham, among others, contribute to the story’s depth as it goes into the past. Anish Yohan Kuruvilla and Chaitanya Garikipati are among the supporting cast members who skillfully enhance the plot.
Dhootha’s dark and compelling plot keeps viewers interested even in the face of occasional predictability. Even while the show had some really great moments, its effect could have been increased with a tighter narrative and more tension. The production qualities are excellent, with excellent special effects and cinematography that successfully create a spooky atmosphere—a necessary element for a horror series.
conclusion:
To sum up, Dhootha is an interesting film to watch if you enjoy supernatural-horror. Despite its imperfections, the show is noteworthy for its original concept and excellent acting. It makes an interesting impression on the landscape of upcoming Telugu web series and points the genre in a positive direction.
