Dayaa review: The web series makes a mark with its strong characterisation – The Week
Dayaa relies on the Bengali collection Taqdeer (2020). Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and dubbed in a number of languages, it has been customised to swimsuit the Telugu viewers. The collection marks the OTT debut of actor J.D. Chakravarthy, who was seen throughout the nation in Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya.
The character arc of Dayaa (performed by Chakravarthy) is considerably much like that of Satya (the character performed by the identical actor in Satya), the place he’s silent and unassuming earlier than being possessed by a violent streak.
Dayaa is {a partially} deaf driver of a refrigerated van that transports fish and aqua merchandise. The present is about within the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh, with gorgeous aerial footage, captured fantastically by director and author Pavan Sadineni.
Dayaa is a struggler who’s making an attempt to make ends meet and goals of a greater future for his pregnant spouse Alivelu (Eesha Rebba). Sooner or later, for the lure of cash and beneath an obligation to his buddy Prabha (Josh Ravi), Dayaa accepts to move a consignment regardless of being drained. Upon reaching the vacation spot, he discovers that it’s a useless physique with a bullet wound. From right here, the story picks up tempo to comfortably slot itself into the crime thriller style. Dayaa and his buddies attempt to do away with the physique solely to be taught that it’s of a preferred journalist, Kavitha (Remya Nambeesan), who works with a regional information channel.
Kavitha’s life as a feisty journalist acts as a sober observe that offers a glimpse of her troubled marriage. Her husband, performed by Kamal Kamaraju, is trying to find her in Hyderabad, with out figuring out that she is already useless.
How Kavitha ended up getting killed is revealed in bits and items until one will get a full image within the final episode. There’s a political angle to it, with the entry of an area MLA, who can be a womaniser. The narration is gripping, retaining the viewers entertained with varied revelations. Viewers additionally get a peek into the darkish previous of Dayaa and his spouse.
The climax leaves a number of unanswered questions. Sadineni is profitable in leaving the viewers eager to know extra. Dayaa is among the few OTT exhibits in Telugu that has lastly managed to hit the appropriate word with the viewers. Although appearing and the dialogues aren’t the robust factors of Dayaa, the characterisation is superb.
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