The Legacy of the Raisingghs: Kull

Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs

Released on May 2 became the most watched web series at No 1 on JioHotstar .

It is a gripping portrayal of the dark underbelly of India's royal families, exposing the hollow grandeur and ruthless power struggles that persist even 70 years after independence. Despite the abolition of the Privy Purse in 1971, the series reveals how the Rajas and their progeny continue to wield power and influence, often through dirty tricks and money.

The web series masterfully weaves together the intricate storylines of the royal family members, showcasing their flaws, insecurities, and decadence. The character of the younger son, played by Amol Parashar, is particularly noteworthy from a psychological perspective. His complex personality, shaped by his father's rejection and his own struggles with substance abuse and relationships, is both captivating and heartbreaking.

The ensemble cast delivers outstanding performances, bringing depth and nuance to their characters. Nimrat Kaur shines as the strong-willed and calculating Indrani, while Ridhi Dogra brings a sense of vulnerability and determination to her portrayal of Kavya. Amol Parashar's performance, as mentioned earlier, is a standout, and he is ably supported by the rest of the cast.

The cinematography by Vivian Singh Sahi is stunning, capturing the opulence and grandeur of the royal settings while also highlighting the decay and rot that lies beneath. The camera work is masterful, using lighting and composition to create a sense of tension and foreboding.

The music is equally impressive, with a haunting score that perfectly complements the on-screen action. The background music is used sparingly but effectively, adding to the overall sense of unease and tension.

The series also commendably highlights the importance of constitutional norms and the rule of law, as embodied by the determined CBI officer Bhagwan Ramteke played by Ankit Sivach sent from Delhi to investigate. His reminders to the royal family that they are not above the law serve as a powerful commentary on the need for accountability and equality.

Kudos to the excellent direction by Sahir Raza , which skillfully develops each character's nuances and intricacies. The storytelling is engaging, with each episode ending on a cliffhanger that compels the audience to keep watching.

Overall, "Kull" is a must-watch for anyone interested in a gripping, thought-provoking drama that exposes the dark realities of India's royal families. With its outstanding performances, stunning cinematography, and haunting music, this series is sure to leave a lasting impact.

"Kull - The Legacy of the Raisingghs" is a captivating family drama that masterfully unravels the intricate lives of a fractured royal family, set against the majestic backdrop of Bilkaner. Under the skilled direction of Sahir Raza, the series weaves a complex narrative that delves into the darker aspects of power, loyalty, and legacy.

At its core, "Kull" is a gripping tale of a royal family's disintegration, where personal vendettas, political intrigue, and long-hidden secrets threaten to destroy their very existence. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, with standout performances from Nimrat Kaur as the fiercely loyal Indrani and Ridhi Dogra as the ambitious Kavya and Amol Parashar .

Visually stunning, "Kull" impresses with its impeccable production values, evoking a credible sense of faded royal opulence. The meticulous attention to detail in costume design, cinematography, and production design immerses the viewer in the world of the Raisingghs.

With its outstanding visuals, powerful performances, and expert direction, "Kull - The Legacy of the Raisingghs" is a truly compelling watch that will keep you enthralled.

Could have been a good story but bad acting in most cases over acting, awful dialogue ( dialogues that do not connect one action to another) wasting talented actors to bad direction and loosely tied script is what kull culminated too. I think there is a problem with most now Jio, previously hotstar shows... they lack a tighter grip over the story and authenticity. Every actor is trying to over act. Just throwing loud gestures and poor dialogues at audiences. For example the character of the investigation police inspector... his actions and dialogues are both stupid n immature. The only saving grace is Nimrat Kaur Dhillon. In the era where whodunnit and royalty based drama shows are all over the ott platforms, Jio needs to find honest, humbly made, real and good content to make a place for itself. Unfortunately shows like this only shows inexperienced content teams and poor choice of creative teams to pull off a concept.

Anwar Says: Much publicised web series by Balaji Films and turned out to be a typical Soap Opera. An obnoxious and dysfunctional Rajwada family of Bikaner and in the first three episodes, I couldn't figure out the relationship of the long list of characters. Whenever the story starts taking shape, something happens, which is for sure due to Ekta Kapoor intervention.

The series is full of unusual scenes, almost every character is either drinking or smoking to execute their emotions. The CM of Rajasthan is driving alone in a dessert and get arrested. The murder sequence is filmed by some unidentified person and came into light abruptly. Acting wise, Nimrat Kaur and Ridhi Dogra have done well, Amol Parashar overacting is irritating.

Projected as Magnum Opus by Disney Hotstar but landed as Parvum Opus. Whether to watch it or not after reading above, you decide.

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The characters have little to no definition, and they are killed off. The actors are clearly struggling to keep up with such shallow chatacter writing. The script has many loop holes, some time its rushed, some time it's explained as if audience needs to be spoonfed the big "twist". Amazon Prime srudious has been producing such stupid scripts. There's a lot of overacting to depect how serious the situation is but in turn rhe weight to such event. Lol, siddenly the character is smart an at the very next moment the charcter is dumb as a bull. There are unresolved questions and script just flows like a gutter overflowing.