Mollywood sensation Roshan Mathew plays the protagonist in the newest Hindi crime thriller, Kankhajura. Both the Telugu-dubbed version and the series are available for streaming on SonyLIV. To find out how it is, see our review here.
Kankhajura
Starring : Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina, Sarah Jane Dias, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju and others
Director : Chandan Arora
Producer : Ajay Rai
Music Director : Roby Abraham
Cinematographer : Rajeev Ravi, Vinod Illampally
Editor : Vaishak Ravi
Trailer
Story
Ashu (Roshan Mathew), who has been incarcerated for 14 years, returns to his brother Max (Mohit Raina), who is about to make a significant breakthrough in his construction company. On the surface, Ashu seems peaceful and innocent, but beyond that, he has a cunning mind and a personal purpose. He gradually integrates into Max’s life, causing a series of unnerving incidents. Max’s formerly secure life starts to go awry as secrets come to light and friendships are put to the test. What starts out as a brotherly reunion quickly devolves into a sinister psychological game with broken trust, ambiguous motivations, and harsh outcomes.
Overview
| Genre | CrimeDrama |
|---|---|
| Based on | Magpie by Adam Bizanski |
| Story by | Chandan Arora Upendra Sidhaye |
| Directed by | Chandan Arora |
| Starring | Roshan Mathew Mohit Raina Sarah Jane Dias Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Sameer Khurana |
| Producer | Ajay Rai |
| Cinematography | Rajeev RaviVinod Illampally |
| Editor | Vaishak Ravi |
| Original release | |
| Network | SonyLIV |
| Release | 30 May 2025 |
Review
Roshan Mathew’s exceptional achievement will undoubtedly receive recognition. He handles the position with the greatest care and comfort. He handled the entire narrative with grace, and we are undoubtedly grateful for the way he demonstrated performance differences in a variety of scenes.
As Max, Mohit Raina also gives it his all, and it’s nice to see his nuanced portrayal. His pals and business associates, Ninad Kamat (playing Pedro) and Mahesh Shetty (playing Shardul), also make a good impact throughout.
In their little parts, Heeba Shah, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, and Sarah Jane Dias also give their all.
In the first two episodes, the plot moves along smoothly and maintains interest, but after that, it slows down. Additionally, the situations start to repeat and become predictable. Despite these drawbacks, Roshan Mathew’s presence is the only thing that draws you in.
Although the plot, which centers on trust, treachery, loyalty, and bonding, is good, it might have been among the finest crime thrillers with a crisper structure and less sluggish delivery.
The glacial pacing kills the excitement and makes the program drag, making viewers sit back and say, “Let it happen,” even when at some points the scenes seem to be set up to deliver a great impact and set the stage for major shocks.
Technical
The Magpie TV series adaptation is a good idea, but for a more engaging viewing experience, it should have been narrated. By using a quicker screenplay, the filmmaker may have added interest to the program. But by making a few situations interesting, he is able to generate attention.
Roby Abraham’s background soundtrack is passable, and Rajeev Ravi and Vinod Illampally’s cinematography is tidy and fits the topic nicely.
More scene reduction is required in Vaishak Ravi’s editing to shorten the series and enhance the watching experience. The dubbing in Telugu is good. Overall, the series benefits from well-executed production values.
Conclusion
Overall, Kankhajura is a criminal thriller with some interesting scenes. However, because of latency, recurring situations, predictability, and some superfluous portions, it doesn’t hold your attention throughout. The only compelling reason to watch the series is Roshan Mathew’s outstanding performance; the rest of the cast is merely ok. You might attempt it if you have the time, but before you start the program, it’s best to control your expectations.
FAQ
1. Kankhajura Movie Release Date?
Kankhajura Movie was released on May 30, 2025
2.Who directed the movie Kankhajura?
The movie has been directed by Chandan Arora.
3.Who is in the cast of Kankhajura?
Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina, Sarah Jane Dias, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju and others
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