Commando is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller television series created and directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under the banner of Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd.[1] A spin-off of Commando franchise, the series features Prem Parija, Adah Sharma, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Shreya Chaudhary, Mukesh Chhabra, Ishtiyak Khan, Shaji Choudhary, Manini Chadha, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Amit Sial.[2][3] It premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 11 August 2023.[4]
| Commando | |
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| Genre | Action-thriller |
| Created by | Vipul Amrutlal Shah |
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| Directed by | Vipul Amrutlal Shah |
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| Theme music composer | Vikram Montrose |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer | Vipul Amrutlal Shah |
| Production location | India |
| Cinematography | Sirsha Ray |
| Editor | Steven H. Bernard |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd |
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| Network | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Release | 11 August 2023 |
On 23 August 2023, It was reported that the show garnered 10 million views within 12 days of its release.[5]
Plot
editWhen a covert mission in Pakistan goes wrong and his close friend Kshitij Mehra is captured, Commando Virat Singh and his team consisting of Bhavna Reddy and Abbas embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him.
Cast
edit- Prem Parija as Commando Virat Amrek Singh, Ghatak platoon, Indian army
- Adah Sharma as Bhavana Chukdar Ramireddy, Lieutenant, Madras regiment, Indian army
- Vaibhav Tatwawadi[6] as Kshitij Mehra, Spy of RNAW, operating in Punjab, Pakistan
- Shreya Chaudhary as Smita
- Mukesh Chhabra as Abbas Mastan
- Ishtiyak Khan as Sagar Munaf patel, Housekeeping associate in Sahiwal Central Jail, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Shaji Choudhary as Faheem Ashraf
- Manini Chadha as Tina Mehra aka Tinoo
- Tigmanshu Dhulia as Major BK Bakshi, RNAW chief
- Amit Sial as Bridg. Gen Jaffer Talah Hassan, Baloch regiment, Pakistan army
- Sangramsingh Thakur as Pakistani Electrician Sahanawaz Dahani
- Amit Bhardwaj as Rehman Bada
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "The Dance of Death" | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Krishnan Nallappa Murali Nallappa Sanjay Joshi | 11 August 2023 | |
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Kshitij Mehra is an Indian spy who is working in a lab near POK, where he gives information to Virat Singh that a virus is planted to destroy India. Jaffer finds out about the mole and arrests him. While RAW is planning to move ahead to ICJ, Pakistan claims that Kshitij is a terrorist and was planning to attack multiple cities in Pakistan. | |||||
| 2 | "Bring It On" | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Krishnan Nallappa Murali Nallappa Sanjay Joshi | 11 August 2023 | |
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Kshitij is kept in Sahiwal jail and is tortured to give away the pen drive using which he secured the advance system of virus. Jaffer challenges RAW to get him released, where Virat plans to get him out of prison by going on a ground mission. On the way, Virat meets Bhavna Reddy and Abbas, who intends to be partners in his mission. | |||||
| 3 | "Death Trap" | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Krishnan Nallappa Murali Nallappa Sanjay Joshi | 11 August 2023 | |
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Virat and his team sketches out a dangerous plan to escape with Kshitij. The evidence of virus in India is destroyed and RAW learns that there is a mole amongst the team. To accelerate movement and kill the rescue team, Jaffer spreads rumours that he is moving Kshitij. | |||||
| 4 | "The Great Escape" | Vipul Amrutlal Shah | Krishnan Nallappa Murali Nallappa Sanjay Joshi | 11 August 2023 | |
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With every step being executed as planned, Virat and his team manages to release Kshitij and kidnaps Jaffer. While celebrating, the team plans to destroy the lab and it is revealed that mole in the agency is actually Smita. | |||||
Production
editIn July 2022, Vipul Amrutlal Shah announced Commando franchise in web series for Disney+ Hotstar.[7] The principal photography of the series started in 2022.[8] The casting of the series is done by Mukesh Chhabra,[9][10] and features Prem Parija in the titular role, and was joined by Adah Sharma as the lead.[11][12] The trailer of the series was released on 31 July 2023.[13]
Soundtrack
edit| Commando | |
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| Released | 2023 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Language | Hindi |
Commando is composed by Vikram Montrose and lyrics written by Abhinav Shekhar.[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Action Shuru" | Abhinav Shekhar | Vikram Montrose | Abhinav Shekhar, Vikram Montrose |
Reception
editShaheen Irani of OTTPlay gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Commando, as a series, is an experiment that has not provided the desired results. You might want to skip it this time and hope that the second season brings a lot better to the table."[15] Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Despite its flaws, the 'Commando' series has enough to entertain action buffs and the climax of the show is a standout moment, leaving viewers curious and eager for a possible next season."[16] Vijayalakshmi Narayanan The Free Press Journal gave 1/5 stars and wrote "With its length being the only attribute that works in its favour, Commando is nothing more than a checklist exercise ticked ahead of a long, national weekend."[17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Disney+ Hotstar announces series based on 'Commando' films". The Hindu. 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Commando spin-off series shows Prem Parrijaa, Adah Sharma's action-packed avatar; fans say 'no one can replace Vidyut'".
- ^ "'Commando OTT' is a yet another inconsequential addition to a franchise that shrieks more than it speaks". 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Vipul Shah's Commando series to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from next week".
- ^ "Vipul Amrutlal Shah's 'Commando OTT' starring Prem Parija and Adah Sharma amasses 10 million views". 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Vaibhav Tatwawadi reveals Commando revolving around his character; says, 'I feel really lucky!'". The Times of India. 26 July 2023.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: 'Commando' franchise to be developed into web series; to stream on OTT". 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Vipul Shah shares what to expect from 'Commando's OTT adaptation". The Times of India. 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Vipul Shah launches hunt for male lead of 'Commando' OTT series". The Times of India. 25 July 2022.
- ^ "COMMANDO OTT makers to delay the next lead's name". The Statesman. 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Commando director Vipul Shah on casting debutant Prem in Vidyut Jammwal film's spinoff: 'I was giving genre and show...'".
- ^ "Adah Sharma On 'Commando' Series Role: 'She Will Be Common Link Between Ott And The Film'". 27 July 2023.
- ^ "'Commando' trailer: Adah Sharma and debutant Prem star in action packed series with a sense of patriotism". August 2023.
- ^ "Action Shuru | Commando | Hotstar Specials | Prem Pariijaa: Adah Sharma | Vikram Montrose - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "Commando series review: Not Prem but Adah Sharma is the action hero".
- ^ "Commando Season 1 Review : The story falters, but the action continues!". The Times of India.
- ^ "Commando Web Review: A Pointless Addition to the Franchise That Doesn't Explore Anything New".
External links
edit- Commando at IMDb
- Commando on Disney+ Hotstar
