11th Hour (web series)
11th Hour is an Indian Telugu-language crime thriller web series created by Introupe Online for aha, directed by Praveen Sattaru, starring Tamannaah in the lead role.[1] The series is based on Upendra Namburi's book 8 Hours, in which the protagonist Aratrika Reddy (Tamannaah) faces a multi-layered high-stakes boardroom challenge that unfolds in a single night.[2][3]
| 11th Hour | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Based on | 8 Hours |
| Written by | Pradeep Uppalapati |
| Directed by | Praveen Sattaru |
| Starring | Tamannaah |
| Music by | Bharatt-Saurabh |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Pradeep Uppalapati |
| Cinematography | Mukesh G. |
| Editor | Dharmendra Kakarala |
| Running time | 19 - 34 minutes |
| Production company | Introupe Online |
| Release | |
| Original network | aha |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| Original release | 8 April 2021 |
The series was initially scheduled for release on January 2021,[4] but COVID-19 restrictions caused it to be delayed to 8 April 2021.[5][6]
Synopsis
Aditya Group of Companies, which invented a source of clean energy and is led by Aratrika Reddy, is on the verge of being forced into bankruptcy as the result of a political conspiracy. With the company required to deposit more than Rs 9,000 crore to the Imperial Bank by 8 AM, the next dawn, to secure its salvation, Aratrika's ex-husband, Siddharth Singh, competitor Rajvardhan Rathore, Imperial Bank president Sundar Das, and Prince Sadiq, a sheikh from Dubai, make financial proposals to Aratrika, who turns them all down and holds out hope, for a miracle, before sunrise to save Aditya Group of Companies.
Cast
- Tamannaah as Aratrika Reddy
- Adith Arun as Peter D'Cruz
- Vamsi Krishna as Siddharth Kumar
- Roshni Prakash as Ragini
- Shatru as Rajvardhan Rathore
- Madhusudhan Rao as Madhusudhan Reddy
- Jayaprakash as Jagannath Reddy
- Pavithra Lokesh as Gayatri Reddy
- Anirudh Balaji as Prince Sadiq
- Vinay Nallakadi as Santosh
- Abhijeeth Poondla as Vikram
- Srikanth Iyyengar as Sundar Das
- Priya Banerjee as Nora
- Ravi Varma as Gajendra Singh Rathore
- Avinash Kanaparthi as Avinash Reddy
- Mahati Bhikshu as Shabnam
- Keshav Deepak as ACP Ram Reddy
- Rajiv Kumar Aneja as Defence Minister Nayak
Episodes
| Episode | Title | Directed by | Written by | Date of Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Red Riding Hood" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [7] |
| 2 | "Memoirs of Aratrika" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [8] |
| 3 | "Haunting Past" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [9] |
| 4 | "First Blood" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [10] |
| 5 | "Beginning of The End" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [11] |
| 6 | "Betrayal" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [12] |
| 7 | "The Sinner" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [13] |
| 8 | "The Big Bad Wolf" | Praveen Sattaru | Pradeep Uppalapati | April 8, 2021 [14] |
Production
Pradeep Uppalapati wrote the script for 11th Hour, after which aha green-lit the series as part of its aha originals. Praveen Sattaru selected as the director. Tamannaah appeared in the lead role. With Tamannaah on board, the director chose a supporting cast that can also hold attention, comprising Jayaprakash, Madhusudhan, Arun Adith, Vamsi Krishna and Srikanth Iyengar. The series was shot over 33 days with a team of 30-40 members, who were tested six times for COVID-19. Most portions were filmed in a hotel when occupancy was low because of the pandemic. A few prologue scenes were filmed in other places.[2]
Release
The entire show, comprising eight episodes, was broadcast exclusively on the aha streaming service on 8 April 2021.[15]
Reception
Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost rated the series 2.5/5 and wrote: "11th Hour has scale, grandeur, and a solid premise but fails to keep one hooked to the story." While the motivations of the characters are established, Kumar felt that the narration was not compelling enough.[16] A. Kameshwari in her The Indian Express review stated: "The makers of 11th Hour, a corporate drama, try too hard to make the series interesting but in vain." She felt that the audience could not connect with the character of Tamannaah as it was kept half baked.[17]
Times of India critic Sravan Vanaparthy rated the series 3/5 stars and wrote: "11th Hour is refreshing in the sense that it explores the trials and tribulations faced by a woman who’s looking to make it big in a man’s world."[18] India Today editor Janani.K called Tamannaah the saviour of "this bland thriller." "As a single mom, chairman of a company and caring daughter, Tamannaah has done her best. But, her efforts go waste as the writing lacks nuance," she added.[19]
References
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- ^ Watch Red Riding Hood S1 E1 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch Memoirs of Aratrika S1 E2 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch Haunting Past S1 E3 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch First Blood S1 E4 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch Beginning of The End S1 E5 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch Betrayal S1 E6 from 11th Hour Web, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch The Sinner S1 E7 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ Watch The Big Bad Wolf S1 E8 from 11th Hour Web series, from the original on 10 April 2021, retrieved 10 April 2021
- ^ "11th Hour Release Time". Twitter. from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "11th Hour review: Tamannaah Bhatia tries her best, but is let down by the show's unflattering storyline". Firstpost. 11 April 2021. from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "11th Hour review: Tamannaah Bhatia cannot rescue this series". The Indian Express. 11 April 2021. from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
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