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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gamerlog Season 1 Review: A predictable esports drama that fails to hit the high score
Story: Raghu (Darsheel Safary), a small-town boy from Surat, gets a life-changing chance to join a pro esports team in Mumbai and compete in the elite Tournament of Champions. Can he rise to the challenge and turn his gaming dream into reality? Review: In an era where digital dreams and online fame are fast becoming a generational aspiration, Gamerlog steps in to tell the story of one such dreamer. With a unique gaming backdrop and a strong emotional thread, this six-part series attempts to blend ambition, rebellion, and the evolving world of Indian esports. But despite its earnestness, the show falters in execution, delivering a lukewarm narrative that never fully taps into its potential. The plot revolves around Raghu aka Maverick (Safary), a quiet but skilled gamer from Surat who rebels against his conservative parents' IIT dreams to pursue his own path in Mumbai's burgeoning esports scene. There, he joins 'Team Gamerlog,' led by the determined Joanna (Anjali Sivaraman), whose own journey to gaming stardom is mired in personal and professional challenges. Along with team members Lalit (Chetan Dhawan), Jaggi (Chinmay Chandraunshuh), Saurabh (Shubroy Chowdhury), and Mahesh (Akash Menon), they battle both external rivals and internal conflicts, all culminating in their big break: The Tournament of Champions, India's most coveted esports event. Directed by debutant Arya Deo and written by Karmanaya Ahuja, the show ambitiously aims to go beyond surface-level gaming tropes and delve into the emotional arcs of its young characters. Unfortunately, while the intention is admirable, the treatment is far too formulaic. The conflicts are predictable, the character arcs familiar, and the interpersonal dynamics never quite evolve into something truly engaging. The pacing feels uneven, and despite the high-stakes gaming setup, the emotional stakes rarely resonate deeply. Performance-wise, Gamerlog does have its moments. Darsheel Safary delivers a grounded and relatable performance as Raghu, capturing both his vulnerability and determination with sincerity. Anjali Sivaraman brings an understated charisma to Joanna, though her character remains underwritten in key emotional beats. The ensemble cast – Chetan Dhawan, Chinmay Chandraunshuh, Saurabh Shubroy Chowdhury, and Akash Menon – put in decent efforts, but the team chemistry never quite clicks. Kunal Bhan as the rival team leader and Joanna's former flame adds some tension, though it never escalates into anything truly gripping. Visually, the series does attempt to capture the vibrancy of gaming tournaments and digital life, but it often relies on clichéd montages and underwhelming game sequences. The emotional transitions feel forced at times, and the show struggles to balance the competitive thrills with the depth it wants to portray. In conclusion, Gamerlog is a decent one-time watch, particularly for Gen Z viewers who may find pockets of relatability in its themes of rebellion and digital ambition. But beyond that, it lacks the storytelling sharpness and emotional depth to truly stand out in the coming-of-age or sports drama genres. A show about chasing dreams should ideally soar—but here, it barely gets off the ground.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
First look of crime thriller ‘Gedela Raju' unveiled
Music director, actor, and singer Raghu Kunche is bringing to the audience a powerful truth — 'If you see it, it's one truth; if you don't, it's a hundred doubts.' Raghu stars in the title role of the crime thriller film 'Gedela Raju', which carries the tagline 'Kakinada Taluka'. On Friday, marking Raghu Kunche birthday, the film team released the first look poster. Raghu appears extremely fierce and intense in the poster. The film is presented by Raghu Kunche under the banner of Moturi Talkies and is directed by Chaitanya Moturi. The film stars Ravi Anand Chinnibilli, Ramachandram Punyamanthula, Sravya, Vikas, and Mounika, among others.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gamerlog Web Series: Review, Trailer, Star Cast, Songs, Actress Name, Actor Name, Posters, News & Videos
× Would you like to review this movie? 3000 characters left Synopsis Raghu (Darsheel Safary), a small-town boy from Surat, gets a life-changing chance to join a pro esports team in Mumbai and compete in the elite Tournament of Champions. Can he rise to the challenge and turn his gaming dream into reality? Cast & Crew
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Mobile medical camp at Polakal PHC inspected
Polakal: Dr Raghu, the District Nodal Officer, visited the Ayushman Arogya Mandir under the jurisdiction of the Polakal Primary Health Centre, where a mobile medical camp was being conducted as part of a public health outreach initiative on Tuesday. During his interaction, Dr Raghu stressed the importance of marrying at the legally and biologically appropriate age. He emphasized that the legal age for marriage is 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys. Marrying at an earlier age, particularly during the formative years of adolescence, poses severe health and social consequences, especially for girls. He also highlighted that child marriage is a punishable offense under Indian law. Marrying girls below 18 or boys below 21 is a criminal act, and strict action will be taken against the bridegroom, parents or guardians, wedding participants, priests, and anyone directly or indirectly involved in such marriages. He urged citizens to report any such incidents immediately to the authorities through the Child Helpline – 1098. He reiterated that promoting child marriage can lead to imprisonment of up to two years and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. As part of this awareness campaign, he instructed healthcare personnel to educate families about the legal and health implications of child marriage under the slogan: The program was attended by Dr. Anees Nayak, Medical Officer; Raju Miya, Field Supervisor; Surekha, Social Health Officer; Health Worker Maryamma; ASHA workers; and Projectionist Khalee.
Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Azadi OTT Release: Where to watch Sreenath Bhasi's Malayalam action thriller based on a daring prison break
Malayalam action thriller Azadi was released on May 23, 2025, and received critical appreciation extensively for its screenplay. The movie presents a fight for survival of the innocents, staged against a daring prison break attempt. It is now all set to hit the OTT space soon. Where to watch Azadi Makers of Azadi had partnered with Manorama Max as their streaming partner on OTT way ahead of its release. And now the movie is all set to debut in the digital space in June 2025. The OTT platform made the announcement on their Instagram handle by sharing a poster of the film. However, the exact date has not been confirmed yet. Official trailer and plot of Azadi Azadi revolves within the walls of Kottayam Medical College, where the protagonist, Ganga, is admitted. She is pregnant and is about to deliver her child, while carrying the accusation of murdering the son of a political leader. Hours after her admission, her husband Raghu hatches a 24-hour vivid plan with help from insiders in the hospital to attempt a prison break for his wife Ganga and escape from the clutches of the law. However, their haunting past catches up with Raghu and Ganga in the midst of their daring escapade as their adversaries infiltrate the hospital premises. This complicates the situation, as the couple fights for their survival at the very core. Azadi stars Sreenath Bhasi, Raveena Ravi, Lal, Vani Vishwanath, Saiju Kurup, Maala Parvathi, and others in key roles. The film is written by Sagar and is directed by Jo George. It is produced by Faizal Raja under the banner of Little Crew Production. Varun Unni has done the musical score of the film.
