Brinda

Acting of Trisha as brinda good enough. But The deepth of the story writing is poor,Twists are predictable. But the story telling is fast enough. Now a days we see couple series like this,Nothing new.

Despite being well-made, the series' violent content may not be suitable for all audiences, particularly families.

The screenplay is strong in most episodes, but some scenes are too slow-paced and could have been more concise. The extended focus on the killer's backstory appears overly long and could benefit from trimming. Once the villain was revealed, the director should have made the story progress faster for a better experience, thus avoiding any sense of dragging.

The killer's motive is clearly explained, and the plot is well-woven, but the emotional impact in a few scenes, mainly in the final episode, could have been stronger. The series would have been more effective if limited to six episodes instead of eight, as the additional length makes some episodes appear drawn out.

'South Queen' Trisha Krishnan forayed into OTT with the Telugu web series, 'Brinda', directed by Surya Manoj Vangala.

Brinda (Trisha Krishnan) is a newly appointed sub-inspector, who is moody and hardly gets treated as equals at the police station. She goes to work, struggles to sleep and is quite smart. When her superiors, including Sarathi (Ravindra Vijay), want to close a murder case as suicide, she smartly points out that it's a murder. This smart work lands her in trouble as her boss always tries to put her in place because she's a woman. But Brinda is someone who will not take it with a pinch of salt. She teaches him a lesson.

Eventually, Brinda is right, and she goes alone to forests, river bodies and uninhabited places to find clues to prove her claims. Except for Sarathi, nobody takes her seriously. Sarathi, Brinda and their SIT (special investigation team) are after the murderer, who lets out multiple secrets about the murder and also helps her solve unanswered questions about her personal life.

Over eight episodes with nearly 40 minutes of runtime each, director Surya Manoj Vangala gives a peek into the lives of Brinda, her childhood, Sarathi, Kabir Anand (Indrajith Sukumaran) and the killer (Anandsami). All of their characters have great arcs that allow them to play their parts to the fullest and keep the audience invested. Every episode begins with a black-and-white portion of their childhood, and we slowly get to know why they turned up and how they grew up.

Surya deals with people who have blind faith in God and how superstitious practices affect people. This is a tricky topic given the current climate across the country. But, kudos to Surya for dealing with the topic so sensitively that it points out the negative impact on society. It also showcases how parenting (or the lack of it) impacts Brinda, Kabir Anand and the killer (Anandasami).

'Brinda' is easily one of the best works by actor Trisha. She is earnest as Brinda, and you're intrigued about her character from the first episode. Ravindra Vijay as Sarathi shines in yet another impactful role. He's not just someone who helps Brinda in the investigation but also gets a fleshed-out arc. Anandasami as the killer is menacing, and his flashback portions explore the stupidities that humans commit because of superstitions. Indrajith Sukumaran gets too little to do, but he does his best.

'Brinda' has the right amount of thrill and almost all the twists and turns work. The fact that the procedural drama doesn't get predictable is its huge asset. Along with the director and cast, the technical team contributed to making the show appealing.

When you see big names associated with a series, it grabs your attention. The same happened with this one for me, and I binge-watched it.

A police officer with minimal support from her department investigates a crime that opens up a serial murder case, leading to the formation of a new team to crack it. The story revolves around how this investigation includes her past and unravels various mysteries along the way.

The plot is good, and the way everything is interconnected makes it a riveting watch. However, the series' length is a major drawback as it lags at many points. This 8-episode series should have been shortened to 6 episodes for a crisper and more engaging narrative. The suspense can be guessed easily, which diminishes its impact, though the motive of the crime somewhat compensates for it.

Trisha, in the central role as a police officer, does complete justice to her character. She embodies the persona of an officer well. Indrajith Sukumaran is a performer, and he plays his part decently. Ravindra Vijay is equally good as a police officer.

There are plenty of cinematic liberties that are not expected from a series like this. Despite being sharp-minded police officers, they often miss the obvious. The BGM and credit montage are brilliant. The cinematography is good as it adds to the feel of the story.

It could have been an engaging watch, but sadly, it is lengthy, turning it into an average affair. Watch it if you love investigation series.

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Good concept but easily could have been 6 episode series. Name sake sentiment scenes didnt worked (sister sentiment, baby sentiment,etc..) Trisha acting was good in investigation scenes but action scenes looked funny. Ravindra Vijay as usual done a good job. Psycho villain character worked as expected. Other casting also good. God related philosophies were good. Decent cinematography and background score for short series. Twists were predictable, few questionable logics here and there. Could have reduced unnecessary detailings. Little bit emotional connect and reduced runtime might have increased the potential of this series. My Rating: 6.5/10.

This series represents a significant opportunity to showcase Trisha Krishnan's full potential in a leading role. Director, Surya Manoj Vangala, effectively utilizes her Trisha's potential, creating a compelling narrative from the outset.

The supporting cast delivers exceptional performances, with Indrajith Sukumaran, Jayaprakash, and especially Anand Sami shining. Shakti Kanth Karthik's score powerfully enhances the emotional depth of the story. While Dinesh K. Babu's cinematography is visually striking and Anwar Ali's editing keeps viewers engaged, the CGI unfortunately suffers from apparent budgetary constraints.

The screenplay masterfully establishes an eerie and creepy atmosphere that maintain viewer engagement throughout the episodes. While the plot developments may be somewhat anticipated, Brinda remains an intriguing watch.