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After witnessing his political party govern the country for three terms, Samar Pratap Singh, portrayed by Saif Ali Khan, anticipates inheriting the reins from his father, Devki Nandan, played by Tigmanshu Dhulia, who also holds the position of Prime Minister of India. However, in the realm of politics, power dictates, and Samar’s father has different plans.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 17 June 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Creator | Sam Levinson |
| Cast | Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Hunter Schafer |
| Director | Augustine Frizzell, Sam Levinson, Jennifer Morrison, Pippa Bianco |
| Writer | Sam Levinson |
| Cinematography | Marcell Rév, André Chemetoff, Drew Daniels, Adam Newport-Berra |
| Music | Labrinth, Gustave Rudman Rambali |
| Producer | Sam Levinson, Kevin Turen, Ravi Nandan, Drake, Adel Future Nur, Ron Leshem, Daphna Levin, nowrap, Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein, Gary Lennon, Mirit Toovi, Tmira Yardeni, Yoram Mokadi, Jim Kleverweis, Zendaya, Tyler Romary, Philipp A. Barnett, Jamie Feldman, Kenneth Yu |
| Production | The Reasonable Bunch, A24, Little Lamb, DreamCrew |
| Certificate | 18+ |
Faced with the dilemma of removing his father from the equation to advance his own political career, Samar resorts to the extreme measure of eliminating Devki. Yet, navigating the complexities of politics proves challenging. Samar encounters further obstacles, including Devki’s close confidante and party ally, Anuradha Kishore, portrayed by Dimple Kapadia, whose insights surpass Samar’s expectations. Assisting Samar in orchestrating a cover-up is his loyal aide and enforcer, Gurpal, portrayed by the stoic Sunil Grover. Meanwhile, students from VNU, led by the dynamic activist and UPSC aspirant Shiva, played by Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, become embroiled in politics, unwitting pawns in a larger scheme. The stage is set for a high-stakes game of deception, revenge, and power.
Ali Abbas Zafar’s signature commercial style promises a visually captivating series abundant in drama, though perhaps lacking in narrative depth. Saif Ali Khan exudes charisma, making grandiose entrances and exits, embellished with Ray-Ban Wayfarers and underscored by dramatic music. Characters exchange cryptic smirks, hinting at clandestine maneuvers, while the camera captures every calculated glance. Actors inhabit their roles with the awareness of being part of a conspiracy-laden narrative, maintaining a steely demeanor and seldom breaking into smiles.
The series occasionally indulges in characters expounding political concepts as if issuing mandates, with phrases like “Politics is the barrier between right and wrong.” Such overt explanations detract from the intrigue. While attempting to address contemporary issues such as student protests, caste politics, and the dissemination of fake news by party IT cells, the writing lacks nuance and relies heavily on surface-level references.
Despite its flaws, Tandav manages to sustain interest throughout its nine episodes, keeping viewers guessing about the future Prime Minister. It’s akin to observing a game of musical chairs—entertaining yet lacking intellectual depth. Noteworthy performances by Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, and Kumud Mishra add to the series’ appeal. While Tandav may not match the complexity of Prakash Jha’s Raajneeti, it offers a glamorous portrayal of politics set against the backdrop of the opulent Pataudi palace. Watching Tandav is akin to engaging in Twitter discourse with a stranger—entertaining yet detached from reality, offering limited intellectual stimulation but providing a semblance of awareness about current affairs.
