Loot Kaand S01
Director: Ruchir Arun
Cast: Tanya Maniktala, Sahil Mehta, Gyanendra Tripathi, Saad Bilgrami, Brij Bhushan Shukla, Akash Sinha, Manwendra Tripathy, Ronjini Chakraborty, Prashansha Sharma, Mihika Vasavada
Loot Kaand Season 1 (2025) is an ambitious Indian crime-thriller set in the atmospheric lanes of Purulia, West Bengal. Under the direction of Ruchir Arun, the six‑episode arc opens with siblings Latika (Tanya Maniktala), a football coach drowning in debt, and her brother Palash (Sahil Mehta), recently dismissed from his job, deciding to rob their local bank to save their ancestral home. But their desperate plan spirals into chaos when a rival gang crashes the heist, igniting a violent web involving corrupt officials, hidden arms caches, and long-buried secrets. Navbharat TimesWikipediaFree Press JournalThe Times of India
As the siblings fight to survive, they become entangled with Burman-da (Brij Bhushan Shukla), a formidable local don hunting for weapons linked to the 1995 Purulia arms drop, and Inspector Dhar (Nitin NS Goel), a crooked cop with his own agenda. Adding intellectual intrigue is Pinaki (Gyanendra Tripathi), a science teacher drawn into dangerous conspiracies. Free Press JournalThe Times of IndiaIndian Community
Cinematography captures Purulia’s rustic beauty and underlying menace with fidelity. Every frame hums with tension—from dimly lit alleyways to charged confrontations. The pacing accelerates through the first five episodes before decelerating in the finale, where emotional stakes override narrative urgency. Free Press JournalThe Times of IndiaOTTPlay
Tanya Maniktala brings quiet power and vulnerability to Latika, creating a compelling emotional anchor. Sahil Mehta’s Palash evolves from anxious survivor to cunning collaborator, adding balance. Gyanendra Tripathi’s Pinaki stands out, especially in a scene that ties his arc together with chilling precision. Free Press JournalOTTPlayIMDb Comic relief and humanity emerge in lighter moments, though the narrative occasionally veers into chaotic territory. OTTPlayIndian CommunityFilmiBeat
Thematically, Loot Kaand explores desperation, morality, and the consequences of choices made under duress. It blends crime, drama, and unexpected humor, delivering a story about survival that’s gritty and human. While reviews highlight some narrative clutter and uneven execution, the show remains engaging—especially due to its central performances. For fans of regional thrillers rooted in societal dilemmas and tense storytelling, this series offers a potent, if flawed, cinematic experience.
Loot Kaand Season 1 (2025) is an ambitious Indian crime-thriller set in the atmospheric lanes of Purulia, West Bengal. Under the direction of Ruchir Arun, the six‑episode arc opens with siblings Latika (Tanya Maniktala), a football coach drowning in debt, and her brother Palash (Sahil Mehta), recently dismissed from his job, deciding to rob their local bank to save their ancestral home. But their desperate plan spirals into chaos when a rival gang crashes the heist, igniting a violent web involving corrupt officials, hidden arms caches, and long-buried secrets. Navbharat TimesWikipediaFree Press JournalThe Times of India
As the siblings fight to survive, they become entangled with Burman-da (Brij Bhushan Shukla), a formidable local don hunting for weapons linked to the 1995 Purulia arms drop, and Inspector Dhar (Nitin NS Goel), a crooked cop with his own agenda. Adding intellectual intrigue is Pinaki (Gyanendra Tripathi), a science teacher drawn into dangerous conspiracies. Free Press JournalThe Times of IndiaIndian Community
Cinematography captures Purulia’s rustic beauty and underlying menace with fidelity. Every frame hums with tension—from dimly lit alleyways to charged confrontations. The pacing accelerates through the first five episodes before decelerating in the finale, where emotional stakes override narrative urgency. Free Press JournalThe Times of IndiaOTTPlay
Tanya Maniktala brings quiet power and vulnerability to Latika, creating a compelling emotional anchor. Sahil Mehta’s Palash evolves from anxious survivor to cunning collaborator, adding balance. Gyanendra Tripathi’s Pinaki stands out, especially in a scene that ties his arc together with chilling precision. Free Press JournalOTTPlayIMDb Comic relief and humanity emerge in lighter moments, though the narrative occasionally veers into chaotic territory. OTTPlayIndian CommunityFilmiBeat
Thematically, Loot Kaand explores desperation, morality, and the consequences of choices made under duress. It blends crime, drama, and unexpected humor, delivering a story about survival that’s gritty and human. While reviews highlight some narrative clutter and uneven execution, the show remains engaging—especially due to its central performances. For fans of regional thrillers rooted in societal dilemmas and tense storytelling, this series offers a potent, if flawed, cinematic experience.