Hundred (TV series) explained

Genre:Action comedy
Runtime:31-46.5 min
Composer:The Salvage Audio Collective
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Location:India
Cinematography:Volker Schellbach
Editor:Tushar Parekh
Network:Hotstar
Company:R.A.T. Films
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
List Episodes:
  1. Episodes

Hundred is an Indian action comedy series starring Lara Dutta and Rinku Rajguru in lead roles which is directed by Ruchi Narain, Ashutosh Shah and Taher Shabbir streaming from April 25, 2020 on Hotstar's label Hotstar Specials.[1] [2]

Premise

Netra Patil (Rinku Rajguru) learns that she has only hundred days left to live because of her terminal illness meets an ambitious ACP Saumya Shukla (Lara Dutta) and becomes an undercover agent. The duo tries to accomplish their goals in the next hundred days. It contains suspense, emotional roller coaster ride, action scenes, and subtle comedy too.[3]

Cast

Production

The series was filmed in location and around Mumbai. Dutta expressed she chose the part because she hasn't portrayed cop in her career and Rajguru debuting in webspace expressed that she chose the part as bindaas Marathi mulgi in which she came to portray something different in each episode.[4] [2]

Release

The series was released on April 25, 2020 by Hotstar on its label Hotstar Specials.[5]

Promotion

The first look and the trailer were released on April 21, 2020, revealing the release date by Hotstar.[6]

Reception

Divyanshi Sharma, in her review for India Today, said that "In all, despite a few hiccups, the show is an entertaining ride and deserves to be on your watch-list this weekend".[7] Nandini Ramnath writing for, Scroll.in, said that "the show belongs to Lara and Rinku despite of its flaws".[8] Saibal Chatterjee writing for NDTV said that "Lara Dutta and Rinku Rajguru hold Hundred together with consistent performances. Rajguru is full of beans, Dutta is steady and sedate.", giving 2.5 out of 5 stars.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Press Trust of India . 'Sairat' star Rinku Rajguru in Hotstar Specials 'Hundred' . Business Standard . April 20, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: Arora . Akhil . Lara Dutta Stars in Disney+ Hotstar's New Series Hundred, Out This Week . NDTV Gadgets 360 . April 16, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: 'Hundred' Series Review: A Perfect Pick For You & Your Loved Ones. 2020-05-08. en-US. 2020-05-18.
  4. Web site: Hundred trailer: Rinku Rajguru is an undercover agent for tough cop Lara Dutta in new Disney+ Hotstar series . Hindustan Times . April 21, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  5. Web site: Narayan . Raj . Disney+ Hotstar launches action comedy series Hundred in India . TechRadar India . April 21, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  6. Disney+ Hotstar VIP. DisneyplusHSVIP. 1252529978094186496.
  7. Web site: Hundred Review: Lara Dutta and Rinku Rajguru make a Zingaat entry into digital space - Binge Watch News . 2020-04-25.
  8. Web site: 'Hundred' review: Lara Dutta and Rinku Rajguru steer a fun run to the crease . 2020-04-25.
  9. Web site: Hundred Review: Lara Dutta's Series Doesn't Always Add Up . NDTV.com . April 25, 2020 . April 25, 2020.