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2 days ago
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Fear, Science, and the Human Psyche Prime Video's 'Andhera' is Changing the Rules of Indian Thriller Storytelling
The trailer of Andhera immediately grabs your attention, starting with the disappearance of a girl and introducing a paranormal investigator, followed by chilling horror sequences read more Over the years, we've seen psychological thrillers, medical dramas, investigative shows, and horror thrillers become massive hits individually. But projects that successfully combine all these elements are rare in India. Prime Video and Excel Entertainment, two powerhouses in the Indian entertainment space, are joining forces to bring a one-of-a-kind web series titled Andhera. While Prime Video is a leading OTT platform, Excel Entertainment is known for delivering some of the finest content across genres. Andhera isn't just another horror series; it uniquely blends elements of medical science, investigation, and the complexities of the human psyche. This fusion of multiple genres makes it truly stand out. Andhera is poised to be one of the very few that breaks new ground in this exciting genre space. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The trailer of Andhera immediately grabs your attention, starting with the disappearance of a girl and introducing a paranormal investigator, followed by chilling horror sequences and a police investigation. The show explores multiple layers, from a unique medical trial involving an experimental therapy the missing girl undergoes, to her friend sensing eerie supernatural forces, while the investigation unfolds on another front. What stands out is how Andhera refuses to confine itself to a single genre, instead weaving horror, medical mystery, and psychological investigation seamlessly together. This blend promises to keep viewers hooked, offering a fresh experience that is both thrilling and emotionally engaging. Packed with twists and turns, Andhera delivers an intense, immersive story that's as thought-provoking as it is suspenseful. With Andhera, Prime Video, and Excel Entertainment are boldly pushing the boundaries of genre storytelling in India, a niche space that blends multiple genres into one compelling narrative. Featuring a stellar cast including Prajakta Koli, Surveen Chawla, Priya Bapat, and Karanvir Malhotra, the series promises powerful performances. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Mohit Shah, and Karan Anshuman under the banner of Excel Entertainment, Andhera is created by Gaurav Desai, written by Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Chintan Sarda, and Karan Anshuman, and directed by Raaghav Dar. Prime members in India and over 240 countries can stream all eight episodes starting August 14, making it a must-watch for fans of fresh, genre-bending content. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Andhera: Surveen Chawla and Prajakta Koli's supernatural series to premiere in August
Prime Video announced the global premiere of its upcoming supernatural horror series, 'Andhera'. Headlined by Priya Bapat, Karanvir Malhotra, Prajakta Koli, and Surveen Chawla, the series also features Vatsal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, and Pranay Pachauri in prominent series is set to premiere on Prime Video on August by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia, Mohit Shah, and Karan Anshuman under the banner of Excel Entertainment, the eight-episode riveting drama is written by Gaurav Desai, Raaghav Dar, Chintan Sarda, and Karan Anshuman, and directed by Raaghav Blending chilling investigative drama with supernatural horror, 'Andhera' promises an immersive, edge-of-the-seat visual experience."Making Andhera has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had,' shares creator Gaurav Desai. 'I've always been drawn to horror and the supernatural, so finally putting something out there in these genres feels surreal. From the start, the idea was to create something that wasn't just scary, but stayed with you—something that made you uneasy in a quiet and lasting way,' he by Raaghav Dar, you can watch 'Andhera' from August 14.- Ends
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rana Naidu, Mirzapur, Inside Edge director Karan Anshuman feels cinema has become predictable: ‘There's a legacy which streaming was unshackled by'
Karan Anshuman began his career with his least successful project yet. Riteish Deshmukh and Pulkit Samrat-starrer 2015 black comedy Bangistan didn't quite take off at the box office. But producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani then gave Anshuman the task of helming Prime Video India's maiden original series Inside Edge in 2017, and there was no looking back from that. Over the next eight years, Anshuman found his groove with three seasons of Inside Edge and Mirzapur each. He branched out of Prime Video India and Excel Entertainment in 2023 with the hugely popular Netflix India action thriller show Rana Naidu. He's not only helmed season 2, but is also directing Glory, another series for Netflix India. Ahead of season 2, Anshuman talks to SCREEN in an exclusive interview about his brand of entertainment — hyperreal, rooted, and packed with action. With Inside Edge, Mirzapur, and Rana Naidu, you have a 100% success record on streaming. What do you think cinema can learn from streaming at this point? The one time I tried making a film, I didn't do well, did I? So, I wouldn't want to go around giving advice to people making films for theatre. I do feel films have become predictable in their form. A lot of formulas are applied because there's a legacy, which streaming was unshackled by when it started. Someone has to just disrupt that idea of 'I know what's gonna happen next'. Because people love to predict the next line and say the dialogue before the actor says it even though they're watching the film for the first time. That disruption is really required. All your shows are rooted in a particular milieu, that being a Hyderabadi family based out of Mumbai in the case of Rana Naidu. How do you crack the local nuances? That's actually the most fun part of the job, to create that world, that universe on paper and then just go for it. I do a lot of research in terms of the world we're trying to create and I sink deep into it. That provides the basis of everything. Then you start layering it with interesting characters, the big issues, and see how you take those relationships further. What we're doing with Glory is next is also very interesting and unique in that sense. Another commonality between all your shows is they border on excess. There are larger-than-life characters, gruesome action, and expletives. How do you decide you can push it this far and not beyond? You actually say those lines out loud and you feel it out a little bit. You hear real people say stuff like that all the time. I don't think any of it is outside of reality. There's a certain rhythm to it that makes it real. You just got to have the ear. That's the skill, I guess. You just need to know if something is sounding authentic or not. Then you make it hyperreal in terms of pushing for the excess, in terms of shooting people down or stabbing them in the eye. You need to strike that balance between authenticity and a certain excess. Do you have it in you to make a romantic comedy ever? Every time I set out to make a rom-com, this is what happens. Actually, Rana Naidu started off as a rom-com. You know, a cute little family sitcom, and then the characters suddenly start doing things (laughs). Rana Naidu season 2 will drop on Netflix India this Friday on June 13.
News18
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rana Naidu Is Our ‘Answer To Wokeness', Say Makers: ‘Sex Not For Titillation'
Last Updated: Rana Naidu makers - Karan Anshuman, Suparn Verma and Sunder Arron - defend their series against trolls, who called it out for its graphic portrayal of intimacy and violence. The first season of Netflix's Rana Naidu opened to reactions so strong that perhaps even the makers didn't anticipate. While a certain section of audiences hailed the compelling and intense storytelling revolving around real-life uncle-nephew duo of Venkatesh Daggubati and Rana Daggubati, others criticised it for its bold themes. Despite disclaimers, the series came under scrutiny for its profanity and explicit portrayal of intimacy and gory violence. Venkatesh and Rana's Telugu fans were particularly taken aback to see their heroes in the show. In fact, the announcement of the second season was met with multiple reports that stated that the makers have decided to tone down the graphical portrayal of sex and violence in it. Speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, producer Sunder Arron reiterates that the inclusion of such sequences is 'all in the service of the story and the characters'. 'The definition of gratuitous maybe over-the-top for a reaction but that's not what we wanted to do. While it might have been extreme for some viewers, it really was all in the context of the story and the storylines," he says. So, what can one expect from this new season that's set to premiere on June 13? 'Season two has got so much more emotion, character-building, action and thrill. So, I think the focus of the conversation is going to be on that more than anything else. People are going to be really impressed with the new characters we've brought in and the wonderful cast we've added. They're going to be blown away," he remarks. According to director Suparn Verma, they decided to milk that aspect of streaming that doesn't call for censorship, which in turn helped them stay true to the milieu they were portraying in the series. 'The characters came from a certain stratum of society. The characters were intrinsically true to who they are. This is a space or a medium where you've the liberty of showcasing characters and stories the way they're meant to be without sugar-coating it too much. There's nothing gratuitous about it," he states. While he asserts that voyeurism was never the intent, he has no qualms in admitting that the series has made many woke netizens sit up and take note. 'We didn't do it for fun. We never thought that oh, let's see how much we can push it! The scenes were necessary. It [the end goal] was never titillation. That's not us or our cinema. But Rana Naidu is our answer to wokeness. The most politically incorrect character alive is Rana Naidu," Suparn tells us. Creator Karan Anshuman too wasn't affected by the trolls, but he adds, 'Rana Naidu is still accountable. We hold him accountable for being politically incorrect at a certain level. We, makers, have some sort of a responsibility to make sure that the narrative is balanced. If a character is crossing a certain line, there are repercussions for the character. And by doing that, we're showing that if you aren't a good person, there will be consequences." First Published:
India Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
3 dead in RCB victory march stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
1:25 We caught up with Stree actor Abhishek Banerjee and Emmy-nominated director Karan Anshuman before the release of the anticipated 'Rana Naidu 2' on Netflix.
