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Kaala (2023)
Some good performances
Kaala flip-flops between brilliance and cliches and is at times exhilarating and at times exasperating. But Avinash Tiwary and Jitin Gulati - man, especially the later - absolutely steal the show and make you realise how not-so-known Indian actors are absolutely rocking the OTT space. Can watch the show for Jitin only.
Coming to the plot, financial thrillers are always fun to watch but Indians have not been too adept in it. Reverse hawala is a good concept and one can easily see why Hotstar wanted this show, but the money laundering bit leading to the end is not explained well. I found the pacing inconsistent as well, which made it a satisfactory watch, not a great one.
Aakhri Sach (2023)
Sensitive portrayal of a tragedy
I loved the way this show portrayed the tragedy. It starts out as an investigative thriller and a slow-burn with the various layers of the narrative unravelling bit by bit. Tamannah looks a little awkward at the beginning but her character grows wonderfully through the investigation and at the end you understand it's as much her story as the family's. The makers stay away from sensationalism and are gritty and realistic throughout. And finally Abhishek Banerjee - what can this actor not do? He's understated and subdued at the beginning but towards the finale - he stuns you with a knockout punch. Highly recommend!