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Kaalratri
Release poster
Based on"Ebong Kalratri" by Manoj Sen
Written byAyan Chakraborti
Screenplay byAyan Chakraborti
Directed byAyan Chakraborti
Starring
Theme music composerSubhadeep Guha
ComposerSubhadeep Guha
Country of originIndia
Original languageBengali
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
CinematographyRamyadip Saha
EditorSanglap Bhowmik
Running time23-30 minutes
Production companyShree Venkatesh Films
Original release
NetworkHoichoi
Release6 December 2024 (2024-12-06)

Kaalratri (transl. The Night of Death) is a 2024 Indian Bengali crime thriller web series.[1] Directed and written by Ayan Chakraborti, the series is based on Manoj Sen's eponymous story "Ebong Kalratri".[2] Produced by Shree Venkatesh Films, the series was streamed on Hoichoi on 6 December 2024 and was a part of Hoichoi's new "Hoichoi TV+" format of storytelling.[3]

Subhadeep Guha has composed the music of the series. The editing was done by Sanglap Bhowmik whereas Ramyadip Saha handled the cinematography.[4][5] The series stars Soumitrisha Kundu in the lead role, marking her OTT debut.[6] Indrasish Roy, Rupanjana Mitra and Rajdeep Gupta play other pivotal supporting roles.[7] The story revolves around a new bride Debi, whose husband is murdered the day after their wedding, plunging her into a maze of secrets and scandal within her new family.[8]

Synopsis

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The series begins with the wedding of Debi to Rudra Roy Barman, a young man from a wealthy family. However, on her wedding day, Debi's mysterious friend Maya delivers a chilling prophecy: Rudra will die the very next day. True to Maya's prediction, Rudra is found murdered in the family mansion on the first night after their marriage, turning Debi's happiest day into a nightmare.

The tragedy sets in motion a chain of events that exposes the dark side of the Roy Barman family. DSP Satyaki Sanyal takes charge of the murder investigation. As he delves deeper, a web of secrets, betrayals and scandals within the family begins to unravel, making every family member a suspect. Debi finds herself caught in a whirlwind of grief and suspicion, navigating a maze of deceit and danger as she tries to uncover the truth behind her husband's death.[9]

Cast

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Source:[10][11]

Production

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Development

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On 15 October 2024, Hoichoi announced "Kaalratri" along with nine other series, as a part of their slate of upcoming projects.[12][13] In an interview, Kundu revealed that she was in search of a role, besides her regular television soap operas, which would have a intriguing content as well as it would be liked by her core audience.[14] She felt "Kaalratri" was the kind of project that she wanted and hence, accepted it soon after being narrated for the first time.[15][16]

Filming

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The filming started on 11 September 2024.[17][18] Diya Chakraborty joined the cast on 24 September 2024.[19] The filming was wrapped up on 4 October 2024.[20]

Marketing

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The first look picture of Soumitrishna Kundu in a red saree adorned bride was released on 13 September 2024.[21][22] The first look pictures of the other major characters played by Indrasish Ray, Rajdeep Gupta, Rupanjana Mitra, Sairity Banerjee and Anujoy Chattopadhyay were also released subsequently.[23]

The first look character video of Soumitrishna Kundu, introducing her character as Debi was released on 18 November 2024.[24][25] The trailer was released on 23 November 2024.[26][27]

Release

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The series was initially scheduled to release in November 2024. Owing to some post production works, it was delayed and streamed on 6 December 2024.[28][29]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Bodhuboron"Ayan ChakrabortiAyan ChakrabortiDecember 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
Debi, a new bride, discovers her husband, Rudra, murdered in their home the day after their wedding.
2"Khopar Kaanta"Ayan ChakrabortiAyan ChakrabortiDecember 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
Rudra's murder exposes a trove of hidden scandals within the Roy Barman family, making everyone a suspect.
3"Debir Bishorjon"Ayan ChakrabortiAyan ChakrabortiDecember 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
During the investigation, Debi's past emerges, revealing several betrayals within the Roy Barman family.
4"Satyasandhani"Ayan ChakrabortiAyan ChakrabortiDecember 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
As Satyaki gets closer to uncovering the truth, he finds a sinister secret hidden in Debi's shadowy past.
5"Bhule Jaowa Otit"Ayan ChakrabortiAyan ChakrabortiDecember 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
Caught in dark family secrets and deceit, Satyaki confronts his own past, while Debi's suspicious actions captivate him.
6"Sabyasachi"Ayan ChakrabortiAyan ChakrabortiDecember 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
Another murder unearths darker family secrets, and as Ajitesh reveals gruesome truths, Satyaki finds the final clue to solve the mystery.

Reception

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Critical reception

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Shamayita Chakraborty of OTTplay rated the series 2.5/5 stars and wrote "The problem with the show is that it is formulaic. It follows the ‘tested’ pattern that many other Hoichoi shows have followed and does not really offer anything new. It is gripping, yet it takes us nowhere. It has a flow but no resolution. It ensures a second season but without any excitement attached to it."[30]

Archi Sengupta of Leisure Byte reviewed the film and wrote "Kaalratri tries too hard to get the point across and spells out every little thing in its story, resulting in the series being quite charmless and, frankly, vulgar. The mystery also loses its way because of the fluff that the series adds constantly to entertain its audience, resulting in a below-average watch for most viewers."[31]

References

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