Dhootha: A fantastic Supernatural thriller series

 

 

Dhootha

A fantastic Supernatural thriller series

In December 2023 fantastic web series titled ‘Dhootha’ was released on Amazon Prime Video. It is a Telugu language web series. It is also dubbed in Hindi language and some other South Indian languages. The subtitles are available in many languages including Hindi. Hence, those who don’t understand Telugu can enjoy it in Hindi. But, most of the times we like to enjoy the film or web series in the original language in which it is shot. By doing so we can get the realistic and authentic feel. We can hear the dialogues in original language and understand the meaning by way of reading subtitles. Such type of viewing gives a very different kind of thrill and joy.

The story of ‘Dhootha’ revolves around the world of journalism. The web series shows the pious journalist values in which the freedom fighters believed during pre-independence era when they were fighting against British. Later on in post-independence times an ugly nexus between politicians and journalists is developed which leads to moral degradation of the profession of journalism. Journalists by taking favours and money from powerful politicians promote their agenda and create the deliberate narratives so that politicians can benefit from it. In this web series it has been shown how the profession of journalism has become corrupt. It shows how newspapers and new age media has systematically forgotten their duty and responsibility towards society.

Naga Chaitanya Akkineni plays the lead role in ‘Dhootha’. He is shown the Editor-in-Chief of a leading daily for whom the ‘business’ of newspaper is more important than following ethical principles of journalism. Naga Chaitanya has depicted his character in a superb manner. His acting is simply fantastic. Naga Chaitanya has connections with two famous and talented families from Telugu film industry. His paternal grandfather was well known actor and producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao. D. (Daggubati) Ramanaidu was his maternal grandfather who was also very famous film producer. D. Ramanaidu had produced films in many Indian languages including Hindi apart from Telugu. Both Akkineni Nageswara Rao and D. Ramanaidu were given the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalkey Award for their contribution to Indian cinema. Actor Venkatesh is his maternal uncle. Telugu Superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni is father of Naga Chaitanya. Akkineni family also owns Annapurna Film Studio in Hyderabad.

Apart from Naga Chaitanya, the ‘Dhootha’ stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prachi Desai, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Ravindra Vijay in important roles.

The ‘Dhootha’ has eight episodes. The titles of these episodes are – ‘The Puzzle ‘, ‘Editorial Cartoon’, ‘Horoscope’, ‘Crime Report’, ‘Page 3’, ‘This Day, That Year’, ‘Continued on Page 6’ and ‘Headlines’.

The ‘Dhootha’ is directed by Vikram K. Kumar. He has also directed horror film like 13:B Fear has New Address. Hence, it is but for sure that he presents a carefully crafted and beautifully directed supernatural thriller like ‘Dhootha’ to viewers. He has picturized and shot the entire web series in very realistic manner. Especially, the way the rainy season scenes and gloomy days are shot is beyond description. You have to actually watch it and feel it.

If you are a fan of supernatural genre and Telugu language film craft then ‘Dhootha’ is a must watch for you. You will definitely enjoy each and every scene, frame and episode of this web series.