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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Made in Rs 100 crore, this web series is full of suspense and thrill, made in 100 crores, 4 heroes, 4 episodes, 8.5 rating on IMDb, lead actors are…
In the world of Indian web series, where Sacred Games, Mirzapur, Kaala Paani, and Delhi Crime have set high benchmarks, a new contender has entered the scene. Made by a top Bollywood production house with a staggering budget of Rs 100 crore, this series dares to tell four intense stories interconnected through four powerful actors in just four episodes. Its scale, storytelling, and performances reflect cinematic brilliance with gripping themes and a rich visual palette. This thrilling web series, poised to become a new milestone in India's growing OTT landscape, redefines what prestige and dedication can serve in the form of art. Let's find out the name of this power-packed, content-oriented series. The Debut Of… The series we are talking about is The Railway Men, a four-episode series produced by YRF Entertainment, which also marked their debut in the world of OTT. The series, directed by debutant Shiv Rawail, garnered widespread acclaim for its compelling portrayal of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which is considered the darkest chapter in history. The series features R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, and Babil Khan in pivotal roles. A Tale Of Bravery and Courage The narrative centers on the unsung heroes of the Indian Railways who risked their lives to save countless others during the catastrophic gas leak. The plot features moments in which train staff use their experience to guide people into the station, communicate with neighboring stations (despite communication problems), and assist in a realistic manner, which was done commendably. This series had a budget of Rs 100 crore The Global Recognition and Response The series has achieved significant success, ranking third on Netflix's Global Non-English TV list and trending in 36 countries, as it gained 4.6 million views shortly after its release. Critics have lauded the series for its tight screenplay and powerful performances, particularly highlighting Kay Kay Menon's portrayal of the station master. Later, the series also won many accolades, including the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Web Series and OTT Play Award for Best Director and Special Mention in the Actors Category as well. The thriller series currently has an 8.5 rating on IMDb with 27,000 responses added to it. Apart from the lead stars, the series also featured Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sunny Hinduja, Juhi Chawla, Raghubir Yadav, Mandira Bedi, and Philip Rosch in crucial roles, which is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam attack: Google searches rise for Uri-The Surgical Strike, The Kashmir Files; patriotic film scenes go viral
Post the Pahalgam terror attack, social media has been busy digging out dialogues and scenes from some patriotic films in the past years, which go with the current mood of the nation- angry and upset. It began with actor Kay Kay Menon's scathing monologue from the 2006 film Shaurya, which has been shared widely. Google searches for the actor were up by 75 percent in the last couple of days. In fact, HT City observed that according to Google Trends, there was a noticeable spike in searches for patriotic films too. Uri-The Surgical Strike, starring actors Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam Dhar, which released in 2019, has been searched quite a lot. The interest in it spiked by 50 percent post the Pahalgam attack. Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files (2022), which was based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Kashmir in the 1990s, also became a topic of interest. Searches for it shot up by 100 percent. Emraan Hashmi's latest film, Ground Zero's story is set in Kashmir and has released at a time when the situation there is creating headlines every day. As a result, searches for it suddenly rose by a whopping 400 percent.
