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{{Short description|2021 Hindi Web Series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Cartel web series poster.jpg
| genre = Crime<br/>Action<br/>Drama
| based_on =
| creator =
| director = Ankkitha Maithy
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Tanuj Virwani]]
*[[Supriya Pathak]]
* [[Rithvik Dhanjani]]
* [[Divya Agarwal]]
* [[Jitendra Joshi]]
*[[Monica Dogra]]
* [[Samir Soni]]
}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| location = [[India]]
| screenplay = Sambit Mishra<br>Monish Talpade
| cinematography = Rajiv Singh
| editor = Prashant Panda
| network = [[AltBalaji]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2021|08|20}}
| company = [[Balaji Telefilms]]
| executive_producer =
| producer = [[Ekta Kapoor]]
| runtime = 40 minutes
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 14
}}

'''''Cartel''''' is an Indian [[streaming television]] series produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]] under the banner of [[Balaji Telefilms]]. It stars [[Supriya Pathak]], [[Rithvik Dhanjani]], [[Jitendra Joshi]], [[Tanuj Virwani]] and [[Divya Agarwal]]. It was released on 20 August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-08|title=A story of revenge and power - Meet the 'Angre Family' of 'Cartel'|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/a-story-of-revenge-and-power-meet-the-angre-family-of-cartel-23186868|access-date=2021-08-18|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Pranati Rai Prakash and Rithvik Dhanjani unveil the poster of their action drama 'Cartel' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/pranati-rai-prakash-and-ritvik-dhanjani-unveil-the-poster-of-their-action-drama-cartel/articleshow/84894007.cms|access-date=2021-08-18|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The story revolves around 5 gang-lords of [[Mumbai]]. Khan, Anna, Angre, Gajraj and a mysterious movie producer form 5 gangs who rule the low-profile underworld in the city of dreams. While all 5 gangs operate in different parts of the city, order and harmony is ensured only due to one Iron lady, Rani Maai who sits on a throne and looks over the smooth functioning of events.

==Cast==
* [[Supriya Pathak]] as Rani Mai<ref>{{Cite news|title='Cartel' star Pranati Rai Prakash on working with Supriya Pathak: She would tell us about her theatre activities - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/cartel-star-pranati-rai-prakash-on-working-with-supriya-pathak-she-would-tell-us-about-her-theatre-activities/articleshow/85487907.cms|access-date=2021-10-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Rithvik Dhanjani]] as Abhay Angre
* [[Tanuj Virwani]] as Ex-Major Arjun Mhatre/ Major Bhau<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tanuj Virwani opens up on playing the role of a gangster in Cartel - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/tanuj-virwani-opens-up-on-playing-the-role-of-a-gangster-in-cartel/articleshow/85484828.cms|access-date=2021-10-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Divya Agarwal]] as Grizzey
* [[Jitendra Joshi]] as Madhukar Mhatre/ Madhu Mhatre
* [[Monica Dogra]] as Maya
* [[Samir Soni]] as Dorabjee
* Shubhrajyoti Barat as Gajraj
* Sushrii Mishra as Vaidehi
* [[Tannishtha Chatterjee]] as Romilla
* [[Girija Oak]] as Rama
* [[Pranati Rai Prakash]] as Sumi<ref>{{Cite news|title='Cartel' star Pranati Rai Prakash on working with Supriya Pathak: She would tell us about her theatre activities - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/cartel-star-pranati-rai-prakash-on-working-with-supriya-pathak-she-would-tell-us-about-her-theatre-activities/articleshow/85487907.cms|access-date=2021-10-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* Krishna Kaul as Javed
* [[Aditi Vasudev]] as Shweta
* Mayur More as Chiru
* Gaurav Sharma as ACP Dixit
* Kannan Arunachalam as Anna
* [[Vibhav Roy]]
* Nabeel Ahmed
* Aanchal Goswami
* [[Amey Wagh]] as Dhawal
* Riya Subodh
* [[Sanaya Pithawalla]] as Shreya
* [[Mrinal Dutt]] as Yograj
* Anil George as Khan
* Ashwath Bhatt as Chairman
* [[Mrinal Das]] as Suraj

==Release==
The official trailer of the web series was launched on 1 August 2021 by [[MX Player]] on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Cartel Trailer: Witness the ruthless power game that rules city of Mumbai|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/cartel-trailer-witness-the-ruthless-power-game-that-rules-city-of-mumbai-23187636|access-date=2021-08-18|website=www.mid-day.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Joginder Tuteja for ''[[ABP News]]'' rated 4 stars out of 5 and wrote "Cartel is an impressive show and rest assured, the work would have begun on the sequel due to the inherent dramatic quotient that it carries. An epic gangster drama, it works immensely due to the family set up which makes it different from usual underworld affairs."<ref>{{cite news |last=Tuteja |first=Joginder |title=Review: Cartel Is A Gangster Drama With A Difference, Works Quite Well Due To Its Family Setup |url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movies-review-cartel-is-a-gangster-drama-with-a-difference-works-quite-well-due-to-its-family-setup-1478792 |access-date=15 December 2022 |work=[[ABP News]] |date=27 August 2021 |language=en}}{{rating|4|5}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' rated only 1 star out of 5 stars and wrote "There's no tension, no thrills, no logic, no humour, no darkness and not an iota of entertainment."<ref>{{cite news |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |title=Cartel review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/cartel-review/20210820.htm |access-date=15 December 2022 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=August 20, 2021 |language=en}}{{rating|1|5}}</ref> Bharathi Pradhan for ''[[Lehren]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "A starlet’s death which evokes remarks that followed the suicide of a famous star last year, a birthday party held at gun point, a wedding anniversary, family celebrations and loss of lives at every turn, keep the story moving."<ref>{{cite news |last=Pradhan |first=Bharathi |title=Cartel Review: Supriya Pathak Starrer Is About Curses, Crime & Killings |url=https://lehren.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/cartel-review-supriya-pathak-starrer-is-about-curses-crime-killings/92736/ |access-date=15 December 2022 |work=[[Lehren]] |date=24 August 2021}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Archika Khurana for ''[[The Times of India]]'' "In a nutshell, if the gang wars are your thing, ‘Cartel’ will provide plenty of murder, slaughter and gunfights."<ref>{{cite news |last=Khurana |first=Archika |title=Cartel Season 1 Review: A gripping gang-war saga laced with some outstanding performances |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/cartel/season-1/seasonreview/85367657.cms |access-date=15 December 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=August 21, 2021}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|tt15134202}}
*''[https://altt.co.in/shows/cartel-the-first-family-of-the-business/11260 Cartel]'' at [[ALTBalaji]]

[[Category:ALTBalaji original programming]]
[[Category:Indian drama web series]]
[[Category:2021 web series debuts]]
[[Category:Hindi-language web series]]
[[Category:Indian crime drama television series]]

{{ALT Balaji Shows}}

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