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Kankhajura debuts on SonyLIV as a Goa-set psychological thriller led by Roshan Mathew

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Kankhajura review: Roshan Mathew steals the show with the performance of a lifetime.
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Overview

  • The series follows Ashu (Roshan Mathew), freshly released from a 14-year prison term, as he attempts to reconnect with his elder brother Max (Mohit Raina) in Goa.
  • Critics have lauded Roshan Mathew’s performance for its nuanced portrayal of vulnerability and menace.
  • Mohit Raina’s turn as Max anchors the sibling conflict with restrained intensity and provides a compelling foil to Ashu’s machinations.
  • Reviewers praise the use of Goa as more than a scenic backdrop, highlighting its integral role in shaping the show’s mood.
  • Observers caution that uneven pacing in midseason episodes and a compressed climax diminish the effectiveness of its suspense.