Rasika Duggal-Ishwak Singh starrer ‘Adhura’ showcases Ooty child with supernatural powers

New Delhi: With the ‘horror’ genre being relatively rare in the Indian web series landscape, ‘Adhoora’ has definitely got horror enthusiasts thrilled. Adhura is the first Hindi horror original series from Prime Video and Emmay Entertainment.

Set in a prestigious boarding school in Ooty, Adhoora explores the horrific consequences of past evils in the lives of its characters. Here are five reasons why ‘Unfinished’ deserves your time:

performance and characters

cre trending stories

Rasika Duggal brings life to Supriya, an empathetic counselor haunted by her own past, while Ishwak Singh plays Adhiraj, an alumnus who struggles with personal demons upon returning to school. He is also joined by Shrenik as Vedant, a troubled student, a young boy obsessed with otherworldly forces, who will leave you stunned with his terrifying performance.

places

The trailer shows glimpses of the beautiful school structure, dense forest and real environment of Ooty. And once you delve deeper into the series, the play of light and shadow, weathered exteriors, dimly lit hallways and shadow-drenched corners create a scene that promises to be an intense and terrifying experience.

soundscapes and horrifying visuals

The makers promise to seamlessly blend sound visuals with haunting visuals in this spine-chilling journey of a child with supernatural powers in the eerie hills of Ooty. The mesmerizing mix of music and visuals adds an extra layer of intensity to the series.

a monsoon getaway

With gloomy July days, Adhurara adopts the rainy season, and uses the rain-drenched atmosphere to heighten a sense of mystery and foreboding. The sound of raindrops hitting the windows and the misty landscape add a deeper layer to the viewing experience, enveloping you in the chilly atmosphere of the series.

A mix of thrill, chill and heart

Unveiling the story of an obsessed boy set within the volatile backdrop of an Ooty boarding school, the series weaves a gripping supernatural tale interspersed with alumni reunions and life-changing events. Incorporating themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of past actions, Incomplete goes beyond intimidation.

Adhura is produced by Emmay Entertainment and directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gaurav K Chawla. The series stars Ishwak Singh, Poojan Chhabra, Rijul Ray, Zoa Morani, Sahil Salathia, Aru Krishna Verma as high school friends, with Rasika Duggal, Shrenik Arora and Rahul Dev also playing pivotal roles. All seven episodes of Adhoora are now streaming on Prime Video.