Murder in Agonda – Season 1 – Episode 1 – Online HINDI

STORY: Vishal Mattu (Divyenndu) is on the verge of committing suicide because he is dissatisfied with his life; however, just before he takes the final step, a phone call turns his life upside down.

REVIEW: It’s no secret that our gadgets are smarter than we are and keep track of everything we do in today’s world. Along the same lines, Maanavi Bedi’s story simply recounts the effects of technology on people’s lives. She also directed the film and manages to extract a fabulous performance from Divyenndu. As the plot gradually unfolds, empathising with the protagonist’s distress becomes challenging at first.

However, it only captures the audience’s attention when Vishal receives the anonymous phone call (voiceover by Shruthy Menon) from someone who knows him like nobody else. Although it’s an imaginative story, it’s still intriguing that a single phone call can engage both viewers and Vishal in the conversation for the duration of the film, leaving them guessing what will happen next.

This 26-minute film is shot in the dark, primarily before the sun rises, to depict the darkness that surrounds and also exists within Vishal. ‘Jaise har andheri raat ke baad sunhari subah hoti hai (every dark night is followed by a golden morning)…the early morning shots, on the other hand, are meticulously planned, giving him a ray of hope.

The showrunner, Divyenndu, has nailed it as Vishal. One can sense his frustration in life, but it would have been easier to relate if some additional details about his life were provided. Throughout, Shruthy Menon’s voiceover is engaging for both viewers and Vishal. Her words of wisdom play a crucial role.

Moreover, the narrative is peppered with some great one-liners, whether serious ones like “Life is a joke, and death is its punchline” or comedic ones like “yeh prank karne ka time hain be***ch*d” when Vishal is irritated by the caller.

All said, ‘1800 Life’ proves to be an interesting look at the misleading aspects of technology in our lives, and it certainly inspires you to think otherwise.