From the dark underbelly of the pharmaceutical industry to the crime-infested streets of Mumbai, binge on these six web series that dropped on JioCinema in 2024 for a wholesome entertainment with your loved ones.
Pill
Directed by: Raj Kumar Gupta
Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Anshul Chauhan, Pavan Malhotra, Diksha Juneja, Akshat Chauhan, Nikhil Khurana
Pill revolves around the the dark side of the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Riteish Deshmukh plays Dr Prakash, a doctor committed to ethical medical practices, who takes on a powerful pharmaceutical company, Forever Cure, to expose the corruption affecting access to medicine. The narrative delves into the dangerous intersections of health, ethics, and profit as they face formidable challenges and threats. Anshul Chauhan, Pavan Malhotra, Diksha Juneja, Akshat Chauhan, Nikhil Khurana are part of the ensemble.
Shekhar Home
Directed by: Srijit Mukherji, Rohan Sippy
Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey, Rasika Dugal, Kirti Kulhari, Kaushik Sen
Shekhar Home is a thrilling detective drama series starring Kay Kay Menon as a brilliant detective whose character is inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Set in Bengal during the early 1990s, the series follows Shekhar Home as he tackles a series of seemingly unsolvable mysteries. Along the way, he meets Dr. Jayvrat Sahni (Ranvir Shorey), who becomes his roommate-cum-partner after an unexpected turn of events. Together, they embark on a journey to solve intricate cases across East India. The series also features Kirti Kulhari, Rasika Dugal and Kaushik Sen in key roles.
Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond
Directed by: Santosh Singh
Cast: Jimmy Shergill, Ashutosh Rana, Lara Dutta
For those who enjoy political and military dramas, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond offers a gripping narrative set in the backdrop of modern-day geopolitics. Led by Jimmy Shergill, Ashutosh Rana, and Lara Dutta, the show chronicles the aftermath of the Balakot airstrikes, delving into India's defense strategies and the political tensions that followed. Ashish Vidyarthi, Aakanksha Singh, Mir Sarwar, Prasanna, Sikandar Kharbanda are also part of the ensemble cast.
Murder In Mahim
Directed by: Raj Acharya
Cast: Vijay Raaz, Ashutosh Rana, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Shivaji Satam
The peaceful façade of a Mumbai neighborhood is shattered when a series of gruesome murders take place in Murder In Mahim, a gritty crime thriller based on the eponymous novel by Jerry Pinto. The show revolves around an unlikely duo — a seasoned police officer Shivajirao Jende (Vijay Raaz) and a rookie journalist (Ashutosh Rana) — who join forces to uncover the truth behind these killings. As they navigate through a maze of secrets, the series keeps viewers on the edge with unexpected twists, making it an enthralling watch for crime lovers.
Dus June Kii Raat
Directed by: Tabrez Khan
Cast: Tusshar Kapoor, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Shaan Groverr, Bijou Thaangjam
Dus June Kii Raat is a crime comedy series based on a novel of the same name by Santosh Pathak. The story revolves around Panauti (Tusshar Kapoor), a young man plagued by bad luck, as he embarks on a mission to revive his late father’s theatre, along with his cousin Battu (Shaan Groverr). Panauti’s fortunes appear to change when he connects with Puppy (Priyanka Chahar Choudhary) on a matrimonial site. Puppy’s presence seems to usher in a wave of good luck, helping Panauti take a step toward his dream. However, their newfound hope is shattered when a mysterious girl's body is discovered in the theatre, throwing their lives into chaos.
Honeymoon Photographer
Directed by: Arjun Srivastava
Cast: Asha Negi, Zoya Irani, Rajeev Siddhartha, Jason Tham, Sahil Salathia, Ritika Murthy
Arjun Srivastava’s Honeymoon Photographer is a murder mystery revolving around Ambika (Asha Negi), a photographer who travels to Maldives for a honeymoon photoshoot with the newlywed couple: Adhir (Sahil Salathia) and Zoya (Apeksha Porwal). But the dreamy vacation quickly spirals into a nightmare when Adhir is discovered dead the following morning, and Ambika finds herself with no recollection of the events from the previous night.