Brinda S01
Director: urya Manoj Vangala, co-written with Padmavathi Malladi; Jay Krishna contributed to dialogue
Cast: Trisha Krishnan (as SI Brinda), Ravindra Vijay (Sarathi), Indrajith Sukumaran (Kabir Anand), Anand Sami (Thakur), Rakendu Mouli, Jaya Prakash, Aamani
Brinda – Season 1 is an intense Telugu-language crime thriller that debuted on August 2, 2024, on SonyLIV. Across eight taut episodes (≈38–48 minutes each), it follows Sub‑Inspector Brinda (Trisha Krishnan), a newly appointed cop in Hyderabad grappling with internal bias, personal trauma, and a series of gruesome ritualistic murders rooted in superstition. WikipediaThe Hindumediaposter.in
Directed and co‑written by Surya Manoj Vangala (with Padmavathi Malladi on screenplay and Jay Krishna as dialogue writer), the series distinguishes itself by weaving mythology, social commentary, and gripping procedural depth. It opens with a harrowing ritual scene that immediately sets a tone far darker than surface crime drama. The victims are shaved, stabbed sixteen times, and left in lakes—each murder feeding into a broader conspiracy linked to faith and fanaticism. Reddit+9Hindustan Times+9peepingmoon.com+9
Trisha delivers a standout performance as the emotionally complex, troubled, and steadfast Brinda. Her character’s resilience is amplified by colleagues like Sarathi (Ravindra Vijay), offering moral support amid office misogyny and political interference. Indrajith Sukumaran brings subtle intrigue as the enigmatic Kabir, while Anand Sami stands out as the chilling antagonist Thakur. Wikipedia+7The Hindu+7TrackTollywood+7
Aesthetically, the series benefits from atmospheric cinematography in Secunderabad, layered editing, and an evocative score by Shakthi Kanth Karthick. Low-light visuals and local settings frame the narrative’s cultural grounding and narrative tension. Wikipedia+3The Hindu+3Hindustan Times+3
While the writing is smart and investigative pacing deliberate, some critics point to predictability, uneven pacing and optional subplots—especially Brinda’s familial home scenes and the handling of her sister’s storyline—as weakening the climax’s impact. VFX and rushed resolution drew mixed feedback. Hindustan Timespeepingmoon.comTrackTollywoodvocal.media
Nonetheless, Brinda was widely praised as one of the strongest Telugu originals of 2024, notable for its thematic ambition, grounded performances, and morally complex representation of modern social trauma and religious zealotry. It earned both critical recognition and positive audience word-of-mouth, particularly spotlighting Trisha’s debut and Surya Manoj Vangala’s assured directorial vision
Brinda – Season 1 is an intense Telugu-language crime thriller that debuted on August 2, 2024, on SonyLIV. Across eight taut episodes (≈38–48 minutes each), it follows Sub‑Inspector Brinda (Trisha Krishnan), a newly appointed cop in Hyderabad grappling with internal bias, personal trauma, and a series of gruesome ritualistic murders rooted in superstition. WikipediaThe Hindumediaposter.in
Directed and co‑written by Surya Manoj Vangala (with Padmavathi Malladi on screenplay and Jay Krishna as dialogue writer), the series distinguishes itself by weaving mythology, social commentary, and gripping procedural depth. It opens with a harrowing ritual scene that immediately sets a tone far darker than surface crime drama. The victims are shaved, stabbed sixteen times, and left in lakes—each murder feeding into a broader conspiracy linked to faith and fanaticism. Reddit+9Hindustan Times+9peepingmoon.com+9
Trisha delivers a standout performance as the emotionally complex, troubled, and steadfast Brinda. Her character’s resilience is amplified by colleagues like Sarathi (Ravindra Vijay), offering moral support amid office misogyny and political interference. Indrajith Sukumaran brings subtle intrigue as the enigmatic Kabir, while Anand Sami stands out as the chilling antagonist Thakur. Wikipedia+7The Hindu+7TrackTollywood+7
Aesthetically, the series benefits from atmospheric cinematography in Secunderabad, layered editing, and an evocative score by Shakthi Kanth Karthick. Low-light visuals and local settings frame the narrative’s cultural grounding and narrative tension. Wikipedia+3The Hindu+3Hindustan Times+3
While the writing is smart and investigative pacing deliberate, some critics point to predictability, uneven pacing and optional subplots—especially Brinda’s familial home scenes and the handling of her sister’s storyline—as weakening the climax’s impact. VFX and rushed resolution drew mixed feedback. Hindustan Timespeepingmoon.comTrackTollywoodvocal.media
Nonetheless, Brinda was widely praised as one of the strongest Telugu originals of 2024, notable for its thematic ambition, grounded performances, and morally complex representation of modern social trauma and religious zealotry. It earned both critical recognition and positive audience word-of-mouth, particularly spotlighting Trisha’s debut and Surya Manoj Vangala’s assured directorial vision