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'''''Poacher''''' is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[crime drama]] |
'''''Poacher''''' is an Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[crime drama]] miniseries created by [[Richie Mehta]]. Starring [[Nimisha Sajayan]], [[Roshan Mathew]], [[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]], Ankith Madhav, [[Kani Kusruti]], [[Ranjitha Menon]] and [[Maala Parvathi]], the series explores the issue of [[Ivory trade|ivory poaching]] in India. At the [[2023 Sundance Film Festival]], the first three episodes were premiered and on 23 February 2024, the series was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]] and received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/poacher-malayalam-web-series-review/ |title=Poacher web series review: This gripping ecological drama thriller is a reminder of the need for peaceful coexistence between man and nature |date=28 February 2024}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/poacher-series-on-intense-wildlife-crime-story-to-stream-on-prime-video-2850600|title='Poacher': Series on intense wildlife crime story to stream|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/global/asia/alia-bhatt-boards-prime-video-poacher-producer-1235898085/|title=Alia Bhatt Boards Prime Video Wildlife Crime Drama 'Poacher' as Executive Producer EXCLUSIVE|website=Variety}}</ref> It received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/poacher-malayalam-web-series-review/ |title=Poacher web series review: This gripping ecological drama thriller is a reminder of the need for peaceful coexistence between man and nature |date=28 February 2024}}</ref> |
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Set in 2015, the series is based on true events of ivory poaching that took place in [[Malayattoor]], [[Vazhachal Falls|Vazhachal]] and [[Munnar]] forest divisions of [[Kerala]], which had alleged involvement of transnational crime syndicates [[Triad (organized crime)|Triad]] and [[Yakuza]], and the subsequent government action known as [[Operation Shikkar]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anand |first=G. |date=2018-06-09 |title=Poachers play deadly ivory game in Kerala forests |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/poachers-play-deadly-ivory-game-in-kerala-forests/article24125329.ece |access-date=2024-04-07 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Sasikumar |first=Meenakshy |date=2024-02-22 |title='Poacher': The Real-Life Story of Elephant Poaching That Stunned Kerala in 2015 |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/prime-series-poacher-real-life-kerala-investigation-into-elephant-poaching |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title="It's cold-blooded murder": The real-life story behind Poacher, Amazon's blockbuster wildlife crime drama |url=https://www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/poacher-asian-elephant-ivory-trade |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=www.discoverwildlife.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*[[Nimisha Sajayan]] as Mala |
*[[Nimisha Sajayan]] as Mala Jogi |
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*[[Roshan Mathew]] as Alan |
*[[Roshan Mathew]] as Alan Joseph |
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*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as Neel Banerjee |
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as Neel Banerjee |
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*[[Kani Kusruti]] DFO Dina |
*[[Kani Kusruti]]as DFO Dina |
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*Ankith Madhav as Vijay Babu |
*Ankith Madhav as Vijay Babu |
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*[[Ranjitha Menon]] as Achala, Alan's wife |
*[[Ranjitha Menon]] as Achala Joseph, Alan's wife |
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*[[Maala Parvathi]] as Roshni, Mala's mother |
*[[Maala Parvathi]] as Roshni, Mala's mother |
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*[[Denzil Smith]] as |
*[[Denzil Smith]] as Nilesh Sharma, Chief Wildlife Warden |
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*Vinod Sharawat as Kishore Kumar |
*Vinod Sharawat as Kishore Kumar |
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*[[Hannah Reji Koshy]] as Abilasha |
*[[Hannah Reji Koshy]] as Abilasha |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote in his review that it is a welcome diversion from the meaningless bravado and empty talk that the terrorists, cops, spies, gangsters, traitors, and patriots that we witness in Indian web series |
[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of [[NDTV]] gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote in his review that it is a welcome diversion from the meaningless bravado and empty talk that the terrorists, cops, spies, gangsters, traitors, and patriots that we typically witness in Indian web series. The poacher is full of life and not prone to excesses. It knows just when and how to land it and packs a powerful blow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/poacher-review-powerful-wildlife-crime-thriller-co-produced-by-alia-bhatt-4-stars-5110661|title=Poacher Review: Powerful Wildlife Crime Thriller Co-Produced By Alia Bhatt|first=Saibal|last= Chatterjee |date=23 February 2024 |publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=24 February 2024}}</ref> |
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[[Shubhra Gupta]] of [[The Indian Express]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and said |
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of [[The Indian Express]] gave 3 stars out of 5 and said the way the act of poaching is portrayed makes it clear that writer-director Richie Mehta has done extensive study on the issue. Its cast selection demonstrates how much care has been taken to keep it grounded and real.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/poacher-review-alia-bhatt-produced-series-is-raw-and-authentic-pulls-no-punches-9175826/|title=Poacher review: Alia Bhatt-produced series is raw and authentic, pulls no punches|first=Shubhra|last= Gupta |date=23 February 2024 |publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=24 February 2024}}</ref> |
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Vinamra Mathur of the [[Firstpost]] writes in her review that Poacher is one of the few instances where the gripping story makes you both uncomfortable and glued to the screen. Sometimes the intent is sufficient on its own, but Poacher takes the appropriate intent and executes it well. It forces you to keep your face hidden while watching what transpires.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/alia-bhatts-poacher-web-series-review-a-unique-uncomfortable-take-on-man-animal-conflict-13740938.html|title=Alia Bhatt’s ‘Poacher’ web-series review: A unique, uncomfortable take on man-animal conflict|first=Vinamra |last= Mathur |date=23 February 2024 |publisher=[[Firstpost]]|access-date=24 February 2024}}</ref> |
Vinamra Mathur of the [[Firstpost]] writes in her review that ''Poacher'' is one of the few instances where the gripping story makes you both uncomfortable and glued to the screen. Sometimes the intent is sufficient on its own, but ''Poacher'' takes the appropriate intent and executes it well. It forces you to keep your face hidden while watching what transpires.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/alia-bhatts-poacher-web-series-review-a-unique-uncomfortable-take-on-man-animal-conflict-13740938.html|title=Alia Bhatt’s ‘Poacher’ web-series review: A unique, uncomfortable take on man-animal conflict|first=Vinamra |last= Mathur |date=23 February 2024 |publisher=[[Firstpost]]|access-date=24 February 2024}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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* {{IMDb title|tt24364990}} |
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Richie Mehta |
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| Directed by | Richie Mehta |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Malayalam |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Cinematography | Johan Heurlin Aidt |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 23 February 2024 (2024-02-23) |
Poacher is an Indian Malayalam-language crime drama miniseries created by Richie Mehta. Starring Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Ankith Madhav, Kani Kusruti, Ranjitha Menon and Maala Parvathi, the series explores the issue of ivory poaching in India. At the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the first three episodes were premiered and on 23 February 2024, the series was released on Amazon Prime Video and received positive reviews from critics.[1]
Set in 2015, the series is based on true events of ivory poaching that took place in Malayattoor, Vazhachal and Munnar forest divisions of Kerala, which had alleged involvement of transnational crime syndicates Triad and Yakuza, and the subsequent government action known as Operation Shikkar.[2] [3] [4]
Saibal ChatterjeeofNDTV gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote in his review that it is a welcome diversion from the meaningless bravado and empty talk that the terrorists, cops, spies, gangsters, traitors, and patriots that we typically witness in Indian web series. The poacher is full of life and not prone to excesses. It knows just when and how to land it and packs a powerful blow.[5] Shubhra GuptaofThe Indian Express gave 3 stars out of 5 and said the way the act of poaching is portrayed makes it clear that writer-director Richie Mehta has done extensive study on the issue. Its cast selection demonstrates how much care has been taken to keep it grounded and real.[6] Vinamra Mathur of the Firstpost writes in her review that Poacher is one of the few instances where the gripping story makes you both uncomfortable and glued to the screen. Sometimes the intent is sufficient on its own, but Poacher takes the appropriate intent and executes it well. It forces you to keep your face hidden while watching what transpires.[7]
