Karmma Calling Review: A Lackluster Revenge Drama In Alibaug, Falters In Delivering Expected Thrills & Suspense
"Karmma Calling" struggles to break free from its unremarkable, by-the-numbers approach
A murder on the beach sets the stage for the seven-part Hotstar Specials series, "Karmma Calling," promising a tale of vengeance in the opulent town of Alibaug. The story follows a young woman with a vendetta, targeting a 1990s Bollywood diva-turned-socialite and her family. Directed by Ruchi Narain, the show delves into dark secrets, pent-up rage, extra-marital affairs, conspiracies, and betrayals, disrupting the carefully constructed facade of the rich enclave.
The plot unfolds through a non-linear narrative, moving back and forth in time to provide context for the revenge saga. However, despite the busy and heated storyline, "Karmma Calling" struggles to break free from its unremarkable, by-the-numbers approach. Adapted from the American series "Revenge," the Indian version lacks the edge-of-the-seat thrill expected from a tale of vendetta.