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Jhansi review: A shoddy thriller about a woman who refuses to move beyond her dark past

It’s quite apparent that director Thiru hasn’t come out of the feature film mould yet for his web debut

• Srivathsan Nadadhur

Last Updated: 12.19 PM, Oct 27, 2022

Jhansi, a boutique owner, is an independent woman staying with her partner and his daughter. Whenever he broaches the topic of marriage, she refuses to take a step ahead. She is yet to move on from a personal tragedy that affected her five years ago. When she saves a girl from a molester at a wedding, Jhansi’s past catches up with her and rekindles several bitter memories from her childhood. Caught between her past and the present, where’s Jhansi’s destiny headed?

Jhansi, the latest entrant on Disney+ Hotstar, is a classic example of Telugu digital space’s inability to understand the grammar of a web show. Spanning six episodes, the show, at most parts, feels like a bloated feature film that doesn’t pay heed to details and relies on a few cinematic liberties in the garb of thrills. While the story is wafer-thin, the narrative aimlessly moves at a frenetic pace. The characters are caricaturish, the treatment is immensely outdated and the acting, largely substandard.

The show revolves around an amnesia patient who’s lost track of her past and is trying to connect the dots through a few images that haunt her repeatedly. She’s unable to come to terms with her present without finding answers to her past. Jhansi touches upon issues like trafficking, child abuse, sexuality and crime while unravelling vignettes from the early years of its titular character. However, it’s a half-baked effort where the absence of conviction in the making never lets you soak in its world.

When we say conviction or earnestness, we’re talking about the way Jhansi is written. Jhansi never feels like an authentic female-centric show at any point because there’s no effort to understand the mind of a woman and its tone is condescending across several instances. When Jhansi’s subordinate says, ‘The boutique is for those petty women who find happiness in fancy clothes over marriages,’ it’s very obvious that the line is coming from a man.

Another man judges his wife when she drowns herself at work and is not able to make time for her child. The man makes his partner feel guilty for giving her everything to work. A middle-aged woman who is busy watching television is portrayed as an example of a mother who can’t raise her children well. Amidst these inconsistencies, it’s hard to buy a so-called ‘empowering’ story of a female protagonist who stands up for her ilk that falls prey to trafficking.

The portrayal of the trafficking mafia and the exaggerated performances consistently make Jhansi look like a poorly made feature film trying hard to pass off as a web show. There’s a homosexual angle to the protagonist too but director Thiru struggles to establish that well. There are several loopholes in the storytelling and the filmmaker expects us to buy them in the name of artistic liberty.

Jhansi has a gamut of subplots - from a man fighting for his activist girlfriend to a prisoner trying to avenge his father’s death - though none of them strikes a chord. The antagonists are straight out of 70s Hindi masala films - loud, comically flamboyant parts who don jarring costumes, rolling out flashy one-liners from their pockets. The makers have little understanding of the nuances of screen-writing standards for the web and take the audiences for granted.

It’s extremely disappointing to see competent performers like Anjali and Chandini Chowdary trying to find some purpose in such a clueless setup. Chandini Chowdary as Barbie gets a poorly written role and the creators always can’t get away with the excuse of ‘we wanted to tell her story in the second season.’ Make the first season well and take care of the rest. Aadarsh Balakrishna, Aberaam Varma, Talluri Rameswari and Devi Prasad hardly make an impact.

Samyukta Hornad is miscast as a Telangana cop. Raj Arjun’s loud, over-the-top performance ensures some unintentional humour while Chaitanya Varma Sagiraju is passable at best. Surprisingly, Mumaith Khan leaves her mark in an intriguing role. While Jhansi may not have an out-of-the-box story, it could’ve been a better show with a sensitive writer/director who made a sincere effort to understand his material and paid attention to its nuances.

Jhansi is a poorly made web show - there are no two things about it. Anjali and Mumaith Khan deliver the goods while better writing and filmmaking could’ve salvaged it to an extent. If you’re looking to binge on this, think twice - we’ve warned you!

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Article by Naziria Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 7:08 am, 28 October 2022

Cast : Anjali, Chandini Chowdary, Mumaith Khan, Kalyan Master, Raj Arjun, Sharanya, Samyuktha Hornad Genere : Action Director : Thiru Krishnamoorthy Producer : Krishna Production : Tribal Horse Entertainment Type : Web Series Streaming On : Disney+ Hotstar

Talented Telugu heroine, Anjali plays the main lead in Hot Star’s new web series Jhansi. The web drama directed by Thiru is now streaming and has Aadarsh Balakrishna in a key role along with Chandni Chowdary. The series is a thriller with music by Sricharan Pakala.

Jhansi(Anjali) is an amnesia patient who lives with Sankeeth(Aadarsh Balakrishna) and his daughter. She has a troubled past and avoids marriage with Sankeeth for some reason. On the other hand, Jhansi keeps getting dreams where she is being troubled by unknown strangers. In a tragic turn around of event, Jhansi finds out that their dreams and real life have a connection and some goons are behind it. How does she handle all this alone is the story of Jhansi.

Performances

Anjali is a sincere actor and gets a solid role to showcase her talent. She as the victim with a troubled past is effective in the series. The entire show is based on her and Anjali does her best to keep the audience engaged. Her action sequences are also good. Aadarsh Balakrishna plays a small supporting role and he was effective too. Chandini Chowdary is also okay in her role but is not showcased well. Raj Arun and Samyukta Hornad were just okay in their roles but were also loud in a few scenes. Mumaith Khan was neat in her small role.

Technicalities

The series has good music by Sricharan Pakala. Even the ordinary scenes get highlighted with his score. The camera work by Arvi is good and the locations chosen look realistic. The editing could have been better as a few scenes related to Anjali’s past are dragged for no reason. For every thriller to click, the screenplay needs to be gripping but that does not happen in Jhansi. The writing is effective but the narration and screenplay play a spoil sport.

Ajali’s performance Basic conflict point

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Dull screenplay Slow pace Too many subplots

Jhansi deals with sensitive issues of child abuse, trafficking, sexuality to name a few. The show is about a central character played by Jhansi who is trying to connect dots from her past through some random images which are not clear in her mind. So, the setup and backdrop look intense and have been set up accordingly. But it is the screenplay which does not allow you to soak into the world of Jhansi. The narration is half baked and the scenes do not create much of an impact.

The manner in which the trafficking mafia is showcased looks a bit over the top. It is the supporting cast which does not create much depth to the proceedings. There are subplots which are not handled properly and feel like speed breakers in the show. The female centric angle of women empowerment is also not convincing enough in the show. The show starts on a positive note but from there on, the rest of the episodes are dull.

Jhansi is directed by Thiru and his narration is immature to say the least. Just to fill the episodes, he adds so many unnecessary scenes in the second and third episodes which bore the audience. The series is riddled with logical errors and the way the cops angle is showcased is sheer over the top. There are no hard hitting moments in the show even though Anjali tries hard to win the audience with her performance.

There are characters which are key to the show but they are not handled properly. Chandini Chowdary’s role is a misfit and is not etched properly. There are so many such issues which do not fit well into the narrative making this series bland. What could have been a nail biting thriller is spoiled by ameture screenplay and shoddy direction.

Bottom Line – Half Baked Thriller

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Anjali is back in a leading role after quite some time, with Disney Hotstar’s latest web series, Jhansi, which is set to begin streaming on the OTT platform from the 27th of October. The web series has garnered some good buzz, and the promotions for the series are also in full swing. Let’s see how the web series has fared.

The story is about Jhansi, a woman who forgets her past. While Jhansi is currently living a happy life with her child and husband, her past comes back to haunt her. What happened in her past and why is she being hunted so badly forms the rest of the story of Jhansi.

On-Screen Performances:

Anjali essays the titular character, around whom the entire story revolves. She carries the entire setup very well on her shoulders, and easily emotes through every scene that she is in, once again proving what a capable actor she is. However, since we’ve only got to see her in one episode, it should be seen how she will continue to evolve through the rest of the episodes.

The supporting cast, which includes Chandini Chowdary, Adarsh Balakrishna, Raj Arun and Samyukta Hornad all do a good job. They are all perfectly cast in their roles and give a good bouncing pad for Anjali’s central performance.

Off-Screen Talents:

The director, Thiru, has most certainly taken up a good plot to deal with, and so far, his execution has been good enough, with the pilot episode having enough intrigue to draw everyone in. It is to be seen how he has handled the remaining episodes.

The production design in top-notch, and so is the cinematography. The background score by Sricharan Pakala aids the visuals very well, giving the audience a good feel of the tension and situation of what’s going on.

Plus Points:

• Anjali performance
• Supporting cast performance

Minus Points:

• Slow pacing

Final Verdict:   Jhansi holds a lot of promise, and looks very interesting, with its nail-biting plot. However, it remains to be seen how the rest of the series will proceed here on.

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Jhansi Movie Review

Jhansi is the dubbed version of the Tamil crime drama film Naachiyaar starring Jyothika in the lead role with G. V. Prakash Kumar and Ivana in prominent roles. It was written, produced, and directed by Bala. The original Tamil version was released on 16th Feb and the Telugu dubbed version was released on 17th Aug 2018.

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Jhansi Story

Assistant Commissioner Jhansi (Jyothika) is all set to leave for a vacation with her family. She cancels her vacation and starts investigating the rape case of a minor girl (Ivana) as she gets a lead. The accused, Gaali Raju (G. V. Prakash Kumar), is a roadside worker who is also a minor. The girl is impregnated and the couple says that they are lovers and everything happened with her consent. Jhansi keeps investigating the case despite the report. What she finds during the investigation and what happened to the couple form the rest of the story.

Jhansi Story Analysis

The premise is interesting and the suspense elements are well executed. The first half is good and the love story is beautifully showcased. The chemistry between the couple helped the film to a great extent. The interval twist raises many questions and the suspense is established. The second half goes haywire without following a pattern or sequence. Everything seems obvious and there is not much thought put into the development. The climax seems to be abrupt like any other film of Bala. But the short runtime helped the film get over several issues. The film has a 1 hour 40 minutes runtime which is almost half of several recent Telugu films. Overall, it’s a bitter and grounded story of ordinary people.

Performances

Jyothika is superb in her role as a rude and arrogant police officer. It is the first time she has done such a film in her career but she is convincing in her character. The body language and expressions make it seem like a tailormade film for her. G. V. Prakash Kumar is believable in his role. His makeup and costumes brought the originality required for the character. Ivana is perfect in her role with her eyes conveying most of the emotions. She is impressive as a housemaid and a teenage mother.

Technical Analysis

Jhansi has a good story but not up to the mark narration. The dialogues are realistic. The dubbing is bad and is at times loud. The art design and production values are top-notch. All locations are convincing and realistic. The cinematography elevates the tone and mood of the film. The background score is decent but could have been better. Editing is good for such a short runtime. The direction is superb and Bala manages to maintain the balance throughout the film.

Jhansi is a dark-themed film that deals with many social problems and the lifestyle of poor people. The film is full of Tamil nativity which may not appeal to a regular audience. It’s a hard-hitting realistic film with serious drama. The audience who like realistic films and are not bothered by Tamil flavor can watch it.

Director: Bala

Date Created: 2018-08-17 11:00

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Telugu girls Anjali and Chandini Chowdhary who are known for their good looks and performances are coming to entertain movie lovers with their webseries Jhansi. The film directed by Thiru, Ganesh Kaarthic started streaming on Disney+Hotstar on October 27, 2022. Let us see what Jhansi offered to movie lovers.

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The story of Jhansi is all about a young girl named Jansi who lands in problems for no fault of hers and how she overcomes forms the crux. Jhansi (Anjali) and Sankeet (Adarsh Balakrishna) lead happy life as live-in partners in Hyderabad. However suddenly Jhansi starts experiencing nightmarish dreams. To find out the reason behind her scary dreams and how these are related to Medar (Rudrapratap), Mafia don Kaleb (Raj Vijay), and his supporter Barbie (Chandini Chowdhary), enjoy Jhansi on Disney+Hotstar.

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Jhansi's story penned by: Thiru has an interesting premise. He starts of the narration in an interesting manner but within no time he loses the plot and from then on everything goes for a toss. He failed with his screenplay and direction as he left many questions unanswered and even missed connecting chords with the viewers emotionally. The investigation misses the thrill factor and the way the webseries ends leaves all disappointed.

Anjali showed her talent as an actress. She performed in the role of Jhansi and brought in variations in expressions and emotions and made viewers glued to the screens. Chandini Chowdhary failed to get a meaty role. Others got limited screen presence and they tried to make their presence in their own ways. Raj Arun is loud in his own way to generate humour while  Chaitanya Varma Sagiraju is just ok. Mumaith Khan makes an impact while Aadarsh Balakrishna, Aberaam Varma, Talluri Rameswari and Devi Prasad failed to do so. Samyukta Hornad did not suit her role.

Sricharan Pakala's music is good. It is in sync with the story. He added value to the narration with his background music. Arvi's cinematography is good and made an impact by using the camera angles to perfection. The editing of Antony could have been better as there are many drags that slowed the pace of the film.

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Altogether,  Jhansi has an interesting premise and had all the qualities to become a thriller. But Thiru failed in his execution in the ten-episode webseries after starting off a few scenes in an exciting manner, he lost steam with silly narration. The illogical scenes and silly screenplay played spoilsport. He missed everything that is required while directing the webseries. Though a couple of episodes are ok, the majority of episodes turned out to be disappointments. Considering all these elements Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Jhansi.

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Jhansi review: Amateurish screenplay leaves this action thriller half-baked

Anjali carries the entire web series on her shoulders and also performs the action scenes with ease and confidence.

Published:Oct 28, 2022

Anajlis-starrer 'Jhansi' is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. (yoursanjali/Twitter)

Anjali is the real surprise package!

Jhansi (telugu)

• Cast: Anjali, Adarsh Balakrishna, Chandini Chowdhary, Raj Arun and Samyukta Hornad
• Director: Thiru
• Producer: Krishna
• Episodes: 6
• Language: Telugu
• OTT platform: Disney+ Hotstar
• Premier date: 27 October
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

After scoring decent hits on the silver screen, Anjali made her OTT debut with the latest web series, Jhansi . The show is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar since 27 October.

The trailer of the web series garnered good buzz and created huge expectations. Let’s see how it fared:

The series is about an amnesiac woman, Jhansi (Anjali), who forgets her past due to unexpected situations.

One day, she saves the life of Meha, Sankeeth’s (Aadarsh Balakrishna) daughter, which eventually makes him take Jhansi along with him to his house.

Sankeeth and Jhansi fall in love and live a happy life. Meanwhile, flashbacks start haunting Jhansi. She visits a psychiatrist to recollect her past.

What happened to her in the past? How Barbie (Chandini Chowdary) is related to Jhansi? How would Jhansi unfold the mysteries about her past? The answers to these questions form the crux of the series.

Anjali is the surprise package

Anjali is the heart and soul of the series. She takes a U-turn from her regular glam roles and aces the role of Jhansi. Be it her looks or the way she showcases tension, love and action, she was too good at everything.

She essays the role effortlessly and is impressive throughout the show. She carries the entire series on her shoulders. She even performs the action sequences with ease and confidence.

Aadarsh Balakrishna does a good job in his limited screen space. Chandini Chowdhary performed quite well. Raj Arun and Samyukta Hornad are adequate in their roles.

Coming to the technical aspects, though director Thiru picked a gripping plot, his execution has not been good enough as the show lags thrilling elements. Also, a few episodes look convoluted and test the human brain.

The production values are top-notch. The music by Sricharan Pakala is good. In a way, it could be said that the show has the best BGM.

Arvi’s cinematography is decent, but the editing is average.

Bad screenplay kills the joy

Anjali in ‘Jhansi’ web series. (yoursanjali/Twitter)

Director Thiru establishes the basic story and narrates it in a multi-layered format. The basic plot and twists in the show keep the audience engaged for the most part.

The show has a solid story but the director fails to establish enough gripping scenes. The screenplay is bad.

Any commoner can easily help the director chop the unnecessary scenes. The slow pace is also a burden.

As it is a web show, the director went all out and narrated the show in too much detail, which was unnecessary.

Season 1 has only six episodes and the story is yet to be revealed. This means we have to wait for season 2.

Jhansi is an action thriller. To bring the audience to the edge of the seat, the story needs to be solid and so does the screenplay. Let us hope that at least season 2 will be far better than season 1!

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Release date : January 25, 2019

123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5

Starring : Kangana Ranaut, Danny Denzongpa, Ankita Lokhande

Directors : Krish, Kangana Ranaut

Producers : Kamal Jain, Nishant Pitti

Music Director : Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy

Cinematographer : Kiran Deohans

Editor : Rameshwar Bhagat

Kangana Ranaut’s much-awaited period drama, Manikarnika has grabbed everyone’s attention with its promising trailer. Promoted as a biopic of the warrior queen, Rani of Jhansi, the film has hit the screens all over today. Let’s check what worked and what didn’t for the film.

Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi is the real story of a warrior queen Manikarnika(Kangana Ranaut), who stood against all odds to safeguard her kingdom Jhansi and declared a war against the British rule to bring Independence to our Nation. Set in the time period of 1890, the film gives an in detail narration of the braveness of Manikarnika and how she sacrificed everything for the nation.

Plus Points:

Kangana Ranaut perfectly fit in the role of Manikarnika and delivers an award-winning performance. Especially, her acting during a few crucial emotional scenes is outstanding and brings a lot of depth to the proceedings. The way she behaves like a queen and her facial expressions are apt for the role. If not Rangana, no one would have pulled off this role with so much ease and utmost dedication.

Interval block which highlights the importance of Laxmi in the kingdom is executed effectively. The details of how Manikarnika’s name is changed to Laxmi- The Queen of Jhansi in the first half is nice.

The war sequences in the second half are executed in a gripping manner and bring a patriotic feel to the audience. Ankita Lokhande and Mishti Chakraborty are a surprise package in the film as these two young ladies are impressive as Manikarnika’s support system. Jisshu Sengupta, Danny Denzongpa are good in their given crucial roles.

Minus Points:

The pace of the film is a bit slow at times which can be termed as a big drawback of the film. Though the starting proceedings give an in detail character establishment of Manikarnika, they may not go well with a section of the audience.

Technical Aspects:

Firstly, Kangana should be appreciated for balancing both acting and direction work perfectly. Our Telugu director Krish should also be given credit as the film has partly been directed by him. Star writer, K. Vijayendra Prasad has done his part perfectly by penning the untold story of a great warrior queen in a good manner. Though his screenplay has a few lags, the overall script is good.

Production design for the film is outstanding as all the sets and costumes designed are appealing. Editing work is good as the film’s runtime is kept in limits without any unwanted scenes. The cinematography is perfect as the film’s scale and lavish set work is evident on the screen. Music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy is fine and background score by Sanchit Balhara Ankit Balhara is apt for the film. Production values by Zee Studios are rich and lavish.

On the whole, Manikarnika is a gritty story of the unsung warrior queen Laxmibai. The way she fought with the British to safeguard her kingdom has been showcased in a good manner. The film might do well in Hindi but the lack of proper promotions and a slow-paced narration may hamper the viewing experience of the Telugu audience. So, watch it at your own will.

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Jhansi Season 2 Review: Anjali's series is a major disappointment

The second season of the telugu web series, jhansi, dropped on disney+hotstar on january 19. the writing is a major letdown in this series, says our review..

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• Jhansi is directed by film director Thiru.
• Season 2 of this Anjali-starrer dropped on January 19.
• It is a Telugu web series that follows the life of Jhansi.

Release Date: 19 Jan, 2023

Anjali is back as Mahitha/ Jhansi in season 2 of the Telugu web series Jhansi, directed by Thiru. The second season takes off from where the first left off and we see Jhansi captured by Billu’s men in Mumbai. Having lost her memory, Jhansi wants to find out what happened and is told that she was in a brothel called Billu’s Club in Goa with Barbie (Chandini Chowdary).

Ethan (Aditya) comes to the brothel and pretends to fall for her. Jhansi gets taken in and falls in love with him. When she discovers she is pregnant, she goes to inform Ethan and he tells her to get rid of the baby. All hell breaks loose when she realises his true colours. Jhansi kills Ethan and Ethan’s father, Caleb, is out for revenge. What happens next? How does she escape? Is she able to protect her daughter, Meha?

The back and forth in every episode between the present and the past, and the slow pace of narration makes one lose interest quickly. The story is quite cliched and despite so many characters, sadly not one performance stands out. One is not able to become emotionally vested in what happens to Jhansi or her child. Added to this is the fact that the production values are very average.

The series focuses on several women but they are not portrayed as strong or empowered enough to take on the world. The women come across as insipid characters and there's absolutely no logic in some of the aspects shown. Take this, for instance. Barbie, a prostitute, is seen sobbing away because she was beaten up by a client and the next moment, we are shown she is a sniper killing some 15 people.

The writing of a film or web series has to be top-notch for it to strike a chord with the audience. And in Jhansi, the writing is a major let-down. Ganesh Kaarthic has not been able to translate the story into a successful screenplay and therein lies the problem. Director Thiru, who has not been having a good run at the box office, tried to redeem himself with this series. He has delivered what is expected of a director, but the series could have been much better had it probably had a bigger budget.

Jhansi is produced by Krishna Kulasekaran and K S Madhubala, and is streaming now on Disney+Hotstar. It stars Anjali, Chandini Chowdary, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Raj Arjun, Rameshwari Talluri and Samyukta Hornad, among others.

Jhansi Season 2 is below average but those who are fans of women-centric series could attempt to watch it.

Jhansi Season 2 is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.

Rating: 1.5 stars on 5

*This review is based on the first two episodes of Jhansi Season 2. Published By: K Janani Published On: Jan 19, 2023 --- ENDS --- ALSO READ | 5 Telugu movies of 2022 on OTT platform you should watch before the year ends