Why Ram Gopal Varma’s Dhahanam is a must watch!

Ramgopal Varma, in his classic style is all set to send a chill up your spine with MX Original series Dhahanam and it is surely not for the faint-hearted - Jyothi Venkatesh

The 7-episodic series set against the backdrop of revenge, bloodshed and oppression, released today on MX player and here are the reasons that make this show a must-watch.

Narrative

Known for his real-life portrayals and strong content, Ramgopal Varma has produced the series with a riveting and hard-hitting subject.

The show is an unmissable crime thriller about a son avenging his father’s death. The Naxalite angle of the series makes it an interesting watch for the audience as the majority of the viewers would like to know more about them.

While they have read about Naxalites in stories and on the internet, Dhahanam, with its strong narrative along the lines of revenge, makes the show a must-watch

Milestones

It's 20 years that RGV signed Isha Koppikar for Khallas in Company. And, for Dhahanam, RGV and Isha reunite after a decade: RGV and Isha collaborated 20 years ago for a song in the film Company that became a rage amongst audiences. Isha will now be seen in a cop avatar in RGVs crime thriller Dhahanam

The talented ensemble cast

Ramgopal Varma’s selection of a diverse star-cast who are all power packed performers for the series is an added treat for the viewers. The show boasts of an ensemble cast including Isha Koppikar, Naina Ganguly, Abhishek Duhan, Ashwatkanth Sharma, Parvathy Arun, Sayaji Shinde, Abhilash Chaudhary and Pradeep Rawat. They will be seen in pivotal roles who bring the characters to life. The series is directed by Agasthya Manju.

Diverse characters

Isha Koppikar once again adorns the cop avatar. Her character Anjana Sinha works hard to find culprits and brings peace to the chaotic hinterland village, and she is also the sutradhar of the series.

Actress Naina Ganguly who plays the role of Pavani has shown immense versatility as she plays the revenge-seeking Naxalite in Dhahanam. Actor Abhishek Duhan, the powerhouse of talent, has nailed as ‘Hari’ in the show.

He will surely be noticed for his raw and rustic performance by the audience. At the same time, Actor Abhilash Chaudhary who has made a huge fanbase for himself, is seen playing a hardcore negative character opposite to his real-life personality. Renowned actor Sayaji Shinde will be seen playing the role of Chenna Reddy.

Shooting under the tough circumstances

The show was shot during the pandemic and under the tough terrain in locations that are authentic to the narrative, far from everything that is close to a city in extreme hot temperatures. However, the team has done a great job and has given their best.

Stream all episodes for free, exclusively on MX Player, starting today.