Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 09 October 2023
Netflix India has unveiled the trailer for its highly-anticipated new survival drama series, “Kaala Paani,” which is scheduled to premiere on October 18. The series, set in the year 2027, unfolds against the backdrop of the picturesque Andaman and Nicobar Islands but takes a dark turn as a mysterious illness grips the region.
Created and co-directed by Sameer Saxena, “Kaala Paani” boasts a star-studded ensemble cast, including Mona Singh, Ashutosh Gowariker, Amey Wagh, Sukant Goel, Vikas Kumar, Arushi Sharma, Radhika Mehrotra, Chinmay Mandlekar, and Poornima Indrajith.
The show’s title, “Kaala Paani,” pays homage to the infamous colonial-era Cellular Jail located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, once known for its harsh treatment of prisoners.
The gripping trailer introduces viewers to a storyline where 11 patients are admitted to three different hospitals in South Andaman due to a mysterious illness, with a subtle hint that water may be at the center of this mysterious illness. The trailer leaves audiences in suspense as one character ominously warns that half a million lives are at risk.
While “Kaala Paani” promises to be a compelling watch for audiences worldwide, the series, from its trailer, appears to cast the islands in a somewhat negative light, potentially weaving a dark narrative that the plot necessitates.