Shwetkali
Shwetkali is a 2023 Bengali psychological mystery thriller web series. Created and directed by Sani Ghosh Ray, the series marks the OTT debut of Oindrilla Sen. Sourav Chakraborty, Saheb Bhattacharya, Arindam Ganguly, Debdut Ghosh, Devlina Kumar, Samadarshi Dutta, Swagata Basu and Rishi Koushik play other pivotal roles. Produced by Acropoliis Entertainment, the series was streamed on ZEE5 on 24 February 2023 to positive reviews from the audience and critics alike.
Plot
Shwetkali follows the story of Urvi and Palash and their families after the reach the Kharapani Mansion to celebrate their engagement. In middle of the celebrations, a wall in the mansion breaks down revealing a hidden statue of white Kali, also referred to as Shwet Kali. Following this a number of incident unravel that hark back to a dark past and how they have an implication on the present.
Production
Announcement
The show was announced as a part its future slate of Bengali shows by ZEE5 on 12 December 2022.
The trailer of Shwetkali was released on 12 February 2023. The series was streamed on Zee5 on 23 February 2023.
Reception
Critical reception
Shamayita Chakraborty of OTTplay rated the film 3.5/5 stars and opined "Shwetkali is a chilling thriller and is made with care. The maker takes great care in building the suspense. Another positive side of the show is its smart dialogue. They are precise and to the point. It doesn’t go over the top." She praised the acting of most of the cast as well as the introductory scenes of the murders but bemoaned the unclarity at certain points, the dialogue heavy climax and some repetitions during the scenes of ancient times.
Sequel
In 2023, ZEE5 announced that a sequel to "Shwetkali" will be made and streamed. Primary conversations were underway as of 2023.