November Story (2021) series is a good whodunit that keeps you hooked. Notably, this suspense-filled Tamil crime drama was filmed in India during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Of late, we have started discovering the world of movies/series in the regional languages of India.
So, we came across this Tamil mystery thriller show, and we found it to be riveting.
Series Review in Brief [Spoiler-Free] of the “November Story” (2021, India)
Synopsis
A celebrated crime novelist suffering from Alzheimer's is found at a murder scene with no memory of what happened. Now, it is up to his daughter (Tamannaah Bhatia) to save him.
Plotline
This being a murder mystery series, we do not wish to spoil it for those who have not seen it by either divulging too much information about its storyline or its suspense. However, we can state that in this crime drama, there are three distinct plotlines.
Two of these storylines are set in the past, about the antagonist and his crimes in the past.
In addition, the third storyline deals with the protagonist Anuradha (Tamannaah), her elderly father and the murder case in the present times. There is a hidden connection between all three crime tales. Tamannaah Bhatia is the protagonist, as she tries to save her father and find out the real killer in this mystery thriller. She plays the role of an ethical I.T. hacker, Anuradha Ganesan. However, soon she gets involved in a murder case, as her father, Ganesan, is a prime suspect in the murder case. To complicate the matter further, her father suffers from Alzheimer’s disease too.
Tamannaah Bhatia
The lead actress, Tamannaah Bhatia, plays Anuradha, the lead actor in this crime series. This is the first time we have seen her work in a Tamil series. Here, she has played the character of an everyday Chennai girl with conviction. To quote the actress Tamannaah, as she explained, “Anuradha can be your neighbour.
Ordinary people when put in extraordinary situations can do things that are beyond their imagination. So this is one of those characters.”
Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia has primarily worked in the movies from Southern India. Some of her well-known films are - Happy Days (2007 - Telugu), Kalloori (2007 - Tamil), Padikathavan (2009 - Tamil), Ayan (2009 - Tamil), Paiyaa (2010 - Tamil), etc.
I have never been a part of a crime thriller before. So, the genre for me is new and it got me to explore primarily a father-daughter relationship. There were many angles to this as to why it became unique and new for me, and it was literally like keeping the tension going through the show in every scene. It was challenging and I had never done that in my career.
Tamannaah Bhatia | Garhwal Post
What did we like in this whodunit?
The director of this series has kept things lifelike and realistic. We liked that this show did not shy away from depicting the realities. Besides, this show has an admirable ensemble cast of accomplished actors that include Tamannaah, G.M. Kumar, Pasupathy, Aruldass, Vivek, Myna and others. While playing these real lifelike characters, all of them have done a splendid job. The depths of their acting skills are on display in this show, besides the bonus of its tightly woven whodunit crime tale.
Conclusion
It is an engrossing crime drama mini-series to watch. Sometimes, we felt as if its script was dragging its feet. This series has all the famous South Indian masala, thus making it a good whodunit show. Although sometimes, we felt that they could have tightened the script.
Still, despite a few negativities and its unhurried pace, we can say that it is a compelling murder mystery in Tamil. This being a limited mini-series, we think it is a good bet for at least a one-time watch.
Rating of the November Story (2021) Mini-Series
| FM Rating | 3.75/5 |
Poster of the November Story (2021) Mini-Series
Key Details about the November Story (2021) Mini-Series
| Genre | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Age-restrictions: | A (18+) |
| Creator | Indhra Subramaniam (Writer & Director) |
| Original language | Tamil (Available in Telugu, Hindi and other languages too) |
| Released | May 2021 |
| Season | One (1) |
| Episodes | Seven (7) episodes (Mini-Series) |
| Cast | Tamannaah Bhatia, G.M. Kumar, Pasupathy, Aruldoss, Vivek Prasanna, Myna Nandhini, etc. |
Trailer of the November Story (2021) Mini-Series
November Story | Teaser | Tamannaah | Indhra Subramanian| DisneyPlus Hotstar_IN | YouTube Video Clip Link.
[If you like watching a crime thriller like this one from India, then check out our FM article about The Jengaburu Curse series, too.]
Featured & Other Images: November Story | Disney Hotstar.