Disney+ Hotstar's Kaala review: Avinash Tiwary steals the show in Bejoy Nambiar's captivating crime-thriller

Language: Hindi

Cast: Avinash Tiwary, Nivetha Pethuraj, Rohan Vinod Mehra, Taher Shabbir, Hiten Tejwani, Jitin Gulati, Elisha Mayor and others

Director: Bejoy Nambiar

Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar has always impressed the audience with his unique plots and distinct narrative style and projects like Shaitan, David, Wazir, The Fame Game, Taish, Solo and Sweet Kaaram Coffee are classic examples of that.

So, when the news of Nambiar exploring the theme of reverse Hawala in Kaala came out, it left me excited and curious. While the trailer impressed everyone to the core, does the show fulfil the sky-high expectations? Let’s find out…

The plot of Kaala revolves around an Intelligence Bureau officer, who immerses himself in solving a complicated case, which is filled with crimes, revenge, power struggles and explores the darker side of human nature.

The financial element of reverse hawala adds an intriguing layer to the show, which showcases the extent humans can go for money, wealth and power. Despite exploring the untapped side, the creator skillfully blended the elements of suspense, action and psychological thriller giving the show a depth and sense of realism.

While Bejoy Nambiar deserves all the brownie points for his execution of this captivating affair, the ensemble cast has hit the ball out of the part with solid performances. Each and every actor including Nivetha Pethuraj, Rohan Vinod Mehra, Taher Shabbir, Hiten Tejwani, Jitin Gulati, Elisha Mayor and others have made their characters believable and relatable by conveying the complexities, traits and motivations of their existence.

On the whole, Kaala is a compelling watch, which captivates you from beginning to end with a rollercoaster complex narrative and distinct yet impeccable storytelling. Watch the magic of Bejoy Nambiar’s nuanced and get immersed in his intense world with Kaala.

Kaala is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar

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