Reeta Sanyal

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Reeta Sanyal
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Genre Legal
Comedy drama
Written by
Directed byAbhirup Ghosh
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of episodes20
Production
Producers
  • Rajeshwar Nair
  • Krishnan Iyer
Running time17-27 minutes
Production companyKeylight Productions
Original release
Network Disney+ Hotstar
Release14 October 2024 (2024-10-14) 
present

Reeta Sanyal is an Indian Hindi-language pulp legal thriller directed by Abhirup Ghosh. The show is based on Amit Khan novel by the same name. It was written and adapted for screen by Deeptak Das. Produced by Rajeshwar Nair and Krishnan Iyer under the banner Keylight Productions, it stars Adah Sharma, Rahul Dev, Manik Papneja and Ankur Rathee. [1] The series premiered on 14 October 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar. [2]

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Cast

Production

The series was announced on Disney+ Hotstar by Keylight Productions. [6] Hina Khan was considered for the role before it went to Adah Sharma. [7] [8] Principal photography of the series commenced in Mumbai. [9] [10] [11] The trailer of the series was released on 4 October 2024. [12]

Reception

According to Ormax Media, which estimates audience views, Reeta Sanyal secured the second spot on the list of the most-watched streaming originals in India, with approx. 2.5 million views each week. Reeta Sanyal became the most-watched fictional series on OTT during its run. [13]

Sarthak of Gurucool writes "What sets Reeta Sanyal apart from other thrillers is its ability to evoke genuine emotion while maintaining the suspenseful thrill". The Production and the lead performances were praised. [14] Entertainment Portal Binged Bureau wrote "Adah Sharma is a perfect choice to play the titular character Reeta. Her portrayal makes the role more vulnerable and witty. She’s relatable and you end up rooting for her". [15] Lipika Verma of Deccan Chronicle writes "Adah Sharma Shines in Reeta Sanyal, embraces diverse roles". [16]

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