Asur - the Perfect Blend of Indian Mythology and Intense Thriller
Voot started with original series such as Chinese Bhasad, Badman, Sinskaari etc but most of them were either forgotten or went under our radar due to the amount of content that could be found everywhere. Voot is back this year and with a bang! Their latest outing, Asur starring Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti is a one-of-a-kind thriller series in India that will not just throw you off the edge but will also manage to creep under your skin with it's themes, philosophies and it's eerie atmosphere.
Content
- Premise
- Cast and Crew
- Episodes and Release Date
- How to Watch
- Review
Premise
Asur is a mythological thriller set in the backdrop of the mystical city of Varanasi. Barun Sobti stars as Nikhil, a forensic-expert turned teacher who is called to his roots in Central Bureau of Investigation where he has to work with his former mentor Dhananjay Rajput, played by Arshad Warsi to crack the case of a brutal serial killer, with whom Dhananjay already has a personal vendetta. A masteful blend of crime, mythology, suspense and philosophy, Voot has hit the ball straight out of the park.
Cast and Crew
Episodes and Release Date
A total of 8 episodes ranging from 40-50 minutes have been released for the first season with the whole season available for viewing on Voot from 2nd March 2020.
Platforms to Watch
All the episodes are available for viewing on the Voot platform.
The first episode is free for viewing for all users. To watch the rest of the episodes, a premium subscription is necessary.
Voot Premium can be subscribed at a yearly rate of Rs. 499 or a monthly rate of Rs. 99.
Review
Asur has a IMDB rating of 8.9/10 and MyMovieRack rating of 3.5/5.
Asur definitely marks a new era of crime thrillers in India. It is very unique and is really intriguing. The cast, especially, Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti and Ridhi Dogra are wonderful in their roles. Arshad Warsi, in particular gives one of his best performance and Asur will definitely count as one of his best dramatic roles.
The storyline is very engaging and will keep you glued to the screens. The blend of mythology, suspense and crime is new and fresh. The atmosphere created is eerie and even scary at times. There are a few drags along the way but they quickly move away from them and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
All in all, it is fresh, unique and a must-watch if you love eerie investigative drama with a pinch of mysticism and mythology.