Naxalbari (TV series)

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Naxalbari
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Written byPulkit Rishi
Prakhar Vihaan
Pradip Atluri
Directed byPartho Mitra
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
ProducersArjun Singgh Baran
Kartk D Nishandar
Production locationIndia
CinematographyHari Nair
Production companiesGlobal Sports Entertainment
Media Solutions Pvt Ltd (GSEAMS)
Original release
Network ZEE5
Release28 November 2020 (2020-11-28)

Naxalbari is a crime thriller web series directed by Partho Mitra. Produced by Arjun Singh Baran and Kartik D. Nishandar, it revolves around an STF agent who goes on a mission to suppress the revival of a Naxal uprising in Gadchiroli. [1] [2] The series stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Tina Datta and Aamir Ali. [3] [1] It premiered on 28 November 2020 on ZEE5.

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Plot

The story is set in Maharashtra, and revolves around an STF agent who goes on a secret mission to uncover the truth behind a Naxal uprising in his village, Gadchiroli. [4] [5]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Gadchiroli Blast"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
2"The Stake Out"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
3"Shanghaied"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
4"The Demons Of The past"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
5"FICA"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
6"The Turning Point"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
7"No Turning Back"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
8"Mayhem"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
9"Thok Ke Badla"Partho MitraPulkit Rishi & Prakhar VihaanNovember 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)

Release

In June 2020, ZEE5 announced that the show would begin reshooting with proper safety measures. [6] The web series was released on 28 November 2020 on the platform. [7] [8]

Reception

News18 rated the series 2.5 out of 5 and stated: "Web series director Partho Mitra has made a decent show with the script at hand and considering the run-time of episodes is limited to under thirty minutes each, it does not slack off either and holds attention with various twists and sincere performances backing the teleplay." [9]

Archika Khurana from Times Of India rated the series 3.5 out of 5 and praised Rajeev Khandelwal’s performance. "He has given one of his best performances as STF agent Raghav. He managed to bring intensity and gravitas to his character, especially when he follows the trail of the Naxals." [10]

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