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Search: The Naina Murder Case Premieres on JioHotstar as Reviews Spotlight Konkona Sensharma

Critics largely praise Konkona Sensharma’s lead turn, with some calling narrative choices clichéd.

Overview

  • The crime-thriller from director Rohan Sippy is now streaming on JioHotstar following its October 10 premiere.
  • The story tracks ACP Sanyukta Roy investigating a teenage girl’s murder that points to political entanglements and abuse of power.
  • India Today awarded 3 out of 5 stars, commending Sensharma’s nuanced performance and the show’s humane touches while critiquing familiar tropes such as a politician under suspicion.
  • The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars, praising Sensharma and describing the series as a well-produced adaptation of The Killing with recognizable genre beats.
  • In a pre-release interview, Sensharma drew attention to women’s safety on film sets, saying many men exhibit predatory behaviour.