What Is the Story About?
Jhansi (Anjali) has a perfect life running a boutique and living with a kid named Meha and her father, Sankeeth. However, she refuses to marry whenever asked. Later, it’s revealed that Jhansi has a past that she has forgotten, and the flashes of it are terrifying.
Who is Jhansi? What is her real name and identity? The series’s plot is about what happens to her relationship with Sankeeth and the kid.
Performances?
Jhansi is Anjali’s show out and out. She has many layers to her part and gets to kick some serious asses. Yes, she does action and emotion in equal doses, along with some fun and romance on the way. We must add the latter happens ‘both’ ways. So, she gets it all one can ask for a lead in a series.
Credit where it is due, Anjali is also the sole reason one is interested in the series. After a point, the story drags and seems less interesting, and one goes with the flow only due to her conviction and sincerity. Apart from action, which is a little bit of new territory, the rest is done before by her, but she still does it reflecting some honesty.
Analysis
Thiru directs Jhansi. It is a routine action drama with a child trafficking background. To make matters further intriguing, we have the amnesia angle too.
The problem is despite the setting and other intriguing details, Jhansi never engages. It is due to weak writing, poorly written characters and direction. There is no investment in the proceedings.
The different worlds here are the family, work, and action in the present, and action, hideout and mysterious bosses in the past. Among all these various elements, the place where kids are held together has some momentum intermittently, but that’s about it.
The different characters’ introductions are tackily done. It sticks out, highlighting the poor writing. The mafia don and his action is an example. And he isn’t even the main driving force as far as the present narrative goes.
The editing sometimes gives a messy feeling, especially when past characters are shown. All the while, an investigation by the police and tracking by the main lead happens simultaneously. They, too, lack any logic and grip.
The only thing apart from Anjali that manages to draw attention is the story (despite the predictability). One simply wants to know if what’s in mind is what one gets eventually. But, sadly, we have to wait some time to know it.
Overall, Jhansi is poor from the word go. Its weak execution and writing are the biggest culprits that fail to create enthusiasm. For an action thriller, there is plenty of meaningless action and hardly any thrill. Considering the scope, it is a wasted opportunity.
Other Artists?
A few known faces are present apart from Anjali. However, none have a decent role to speak off. Everyone’s is a half-baked part. It includes the likes of Mumaith Khan, who is seen after a gap. She has a better arc compared to the rest.
Music and Other Departments?
Sricharan Pakala, who specialises in the action thriller genre, does well with the background score. His music gives an impression of something happening even when there is nothing.
Arvi’s cinematography is decent in parts. There are good locations and some sets which are captured well for a web series. But, it bears a short film look when it comes to the regular conversational parts.
Anthony’s editing could have been better. The narrative feels messy and uneven in parts courtesy of the flashy editing. The costumes by Anu Vardhan and the action choreography by Yannick Ben are good. The latter makes one feel like some effort has been put into it.
Highlights?
Action
BGM
Short Length
Drawbacks?
Writing
Half-baked Roles
Direction
Screenplay
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Huge Reservations
Jhansi Series Review by Binged Bureau
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