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{{Short description|Indian crime thriller web series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox television
| name = November Story
| image = November Story Poster.png
| genre = [[Crime thriller]]
| based_on =
| director = Indhra Subramanian
| starring = [[Tamannaah]]<br>[[G. M. Kumar]]<br>[[Pasupathy|Pasupathy M.]]<br>Namita Krishnamurthy
| writer = Indhra Subramanian
| composer = Saran Raghavan
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| cinematography = Vidhu Ayyanna
| editor = Sharan Govindsamy
| network = [[Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]]
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080p]]
| released = {{Start date|2021|05|20|df=y}}
| first_aired =
| company = [[Ananda Vikatan|Vikatan Televistas]]
| distributor = [[Star India]]
| runtime = 30 - 52 minutes
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 7
| website = https://www.hotstar.com/1260061684
| audio_format = [[Stereophonic]]
}}
'''''November Story''''' is an Indian Tamil-language [[crime thriller]] [[web series]] for [[Hotstar Specials]], directed by Indhra Subramanian. Produced by [[Ananda Vikatan|Vikatan Televistas]] the series stars [[Tamannaah]] in the lead role along with [[Pasupathy|Pasupathy M.]], [[G. M. Kumar]] and Namita Krishnamurthy. The series is a classic murder mystery where the quest to find the truth behind the crime unveils a series of hidden truths.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-07|title=November Story trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia leads this promising murder-mystery|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-bhatias-promising-murder-mystery-show-7304433/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It was released on [[Hotstar|Disney+ Hotstar]] on 20 May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-06|title=November Story trailer: Tamannaah has to prove her dad's innocence in this investigative thriller, watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-has-to-prove-her-dad-s-innocence-in-this-investigative-thriller-watch-101620286992316.html|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Hotstar Specials November Story Official Trailer {{!}} Tamannaah, Pasupathy, GM Kumar {{!}} 20th May|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vMASSbYf60|language=en|access-date=2021-05-06}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
Anuradha Ganesan is an Ethical Hacker who works in an contract with the Crime Records Bureau with her best friend Malarmannan.

== Cast ==
* [[Tamannaah]] as Anuradha Ganesan - Ganesan's elder daughter, Ethical Hacker by Profession
* [[G. M. Kumar]] as Ganesan - Anuradha and Mathi's father, a crime novel writer
* [[Pasupathy|Pasupathy M.]] as Kulandhai Yesu - Mathi's foster father. The main antagonist of the series
** Johnny as vicenarian Kulandhai Yesu
** Ashwanth as young Kulandhai Yesu
* Namita Krishnamurthy as Mathi - Ganesan's biological younger daughter and Anuradha's younger sister; Kulandhai Yesu's adopted daughter
* [[Vivek Prasanna]] as Malarmannan - Anuradha's best friend
* Myna Nandhini as Chithra - Ganesan's caretaker
* [[Aruldoss|Aruldass]] as Inspector Sudalai
* Janaki Suresh as Savitri - Mathi's caretaker
* Pujitha Devaraju as Neeta Ramchandhani
* Tharani Suresh Kumar as Sudar Ganesan - Ganesan's wife
* Arshath Feras as Binu
* K. Pooranesh as Ahmed
* Nishanth Naidu as Sandeep
* Supergood Subramani

== Episodes ==
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| EpisodeNumber = 1
| Title = Save Him From Him
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Save Him From Him S1 E1 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/1260061699|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 2
| Title = White Wash
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch White Wash S1 E2 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/1260061700|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 3
| Title = Flashes
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Flashes S1 E3 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/1260061701|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 4
| Title = Crossroads
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Crossroads S1 E4 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/126006702|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 5
| Title = Knitting
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Knitting S1 E5 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/1260061703|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 6
| Title = Close To
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Close To S1 E6 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/1260061704|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
| EpisodeNumber = 7
| Title = Truth
| WrittenBy = Indhra Subramanian
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|05|20}} <ref>{{Citation|title=Watch Truth S1 E7 from November Story Web series|url=https://www.hotstar.com/1260061705|language=en|access-date=2021-05-20}}</ref>
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== Production ==

=== Development ===
On November 2019, Vikatan Televistas, the television arm of the Tamil magazine [[Ananda Vikatan]] announced a web series for the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-29|title=Tamannaah Bhatia All Set to Make Web Debut with Tamil Show|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamannaah-bhatia-all-set-to-make-web-debut-with-tamil-show-2405409.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref> Tentatively titled ''The November Story'', the makers announced Indhra Subramanian as the director, while Tamannaah, Pasupathy M. and G. M. Kumar in prominent roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mumbai November 29|first=Press Trust of India|title=Tamannaah Bhatia to make her digital debut with crime thriller The November Story|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/tamannaah-bhatia-to-make-her-digital-debut-with-crime-thriller-the-november-story-1623688-2019-11-29|access-date=2021-05-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Tamannaah stated about her digital debut stating that "the streaming platforms are also the new playground for accomplished actors looking to break grounds with more challenging roles outside the two-hour cinematic time-frame."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-29|title=Tamannaah Bhatia all set to make web debut|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/tamannaah-bhatia-all-set-to-make-web-debut-2249275.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref> She further added that about the character in the series "I love to get under the skin of characters I essay, and hence the longer web series format is the perfect medium to showcase my skills as it is almost like doing five films at one go. There is lots of detailing and one can explore the character in depth."<ref>{{Cite web|last=dtnext|date=2019-11-29|title=Tamannaah Bhatia all set to make web debut|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2019/11/29074201/1200529/Tamannaah-Bhatia-all-set-to-make-web-debut.vpf|access-date=2021-05-24|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref> On October 2020, Disney+ Hotstar announced the title of the series as ''November Story''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chennai October 23|first=Janani K.|title=Disney+Hotstar new Tamil films and web series. Full list here|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/disney-hotstar-new-tamil-films-and-web-series-full-list-here-1734511-2020-10-23|access-date=2021-05-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The shooting of the series began in early November 2019 and the first schedule of the series were completed within the end of the month.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-02|title=Tammannah shares pictures from sets of web series 'The November Story'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tammannah-shares-pictures-sets-web-series-november-story-113338|access-date=2021-05-22|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> The team was able to film most of the series by March 2020 before the nationwide [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|COVID-19 lockdown]] took place, although production and post-production of the series were affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The remaining portions were shot after lockdown and completed in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamannaah Bhatia wraps up Disney+ Hotstar's 'November Story'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/jan/08/tamannaah-bhatia-wraps-up-disney-hotstarsnovember-story-2247356.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Release ==
Disney+ Hotstar released the teaser of the series on 24 October 2020,<ref>{{Citation|title=November Story {{!}} Teaser {{!}} Tamannaah {{!}} Indhra Subramanian|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqu3rHAkzRo|language=en|access-date=2021-05-24}}</ref> during the announcement of their [[Hotstar Specials|original contents]] in Tamil language for the platform.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Disney+ Hotstar announces Tamil originals and release date of Mookuthi Amman|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/23/disneyhotstar-announces-tamil-originals-and-release-date-of-mookuthi-amman-20943.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The trailer of the series was released on 6 May 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-06|title=November Story: Trailer of Disney+ Hotstar VIP's crime thriller, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, released-Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/november-story-trailer-of-disney-hotstar-vips-crime-thriller-featuring-tamannaah-bhatia-released-9597351.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=Firstpost}}</ref> through the YouTube channel of [[Ananda Vikatan|Cinema Vikatan]], along with its dubbed Hindi and Telugu versions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-07|title=November Story trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia leads this promising murder-mystery|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-trailer-tamannaah-bhatias-promising-murder-mystery-show-7304433/|access-date=2021-05-24|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The entire show comprising seven episodes, was broadcast exclusively on the streaming service on {{Start date|2021|05|20|df=y}} in Tamil and also dubbed in Telugu and Hindi languages.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Suri|first=Ridhi|date=2021-05-06|title=Tamannaah Bhatia plays ethical hacker in 'November Story', says role was 'gratifying experience'|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/tamannaah-bhatia-plays-ethical-hacker-in-november-story-says-role-was-gratifying-experience-702898|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Reception ==
M. Suganth, editor-in-chief of ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed "The solid performances and production values of the series makes ''November Story'' engaging, despite its predictable arc."<ref>{{Citation|title=November Story Season 1 Review: November Story is engaging despite its predictable arc|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/november-story/november-story-season-1/seasonreview/79504727.cms|access-date=2021-05-22}}</ref> Ranjani Krishnakumar of ''[[Firstpost]]'' reviewed "''November Story'' is an excellent entry into the pure-play murder mystery genre, but fails to deliver a satisfying pay-off."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=November Story review: Tamannaah fails to hit the mark in Indhra Subramanian's clever web series-Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/november-story-review-tamannaah-fails-to-hit-the-mark-in-indhra-subramanians-clever-web-series-9637921.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "November Story unravels slowly, and its pace is an issue at times. But what keeps one engaged is the gripping screenplay that beautifully weaves together a web of incidents to produce something worthwhile. For the most part of the show, the writing is highly competent and one can’t find fault with until the climax which is needlessly long drawn."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-20|title=November Story review: Tamannaah's show is a slow-burning, effective crime thriller with a shaky ending|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/november-story-review-tamannaah-s-show-is-a-slow-burning-effective-crime-thriller-with-a-shaky-ending-101621515927630.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote "November Story does score high on the engagement factor. Barring the final pay-off that is not exactly an organic culmination, the series largely works. There is a lot of activity, even if they don’t necessarily add up. The forced humour, in particular, fails to add any flavour."<ref>{{Cite web|title=November Story series review: Tamannaah, Pasupathy anchor a wavering thriller|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/may/22/november-story-series-review-tamannaah-pasupathy-anchor-a-wavering-thriller-2305783.html|access-date=2021-05-24|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Nandini Ramanath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' stated "Always slick but equally slippery, the severely overstretched and needlessly complicated series benefits from rich atmospherics and sharp performances."<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title='November Story' review: Twists and distractions galore in Tamil web series|url=https://scroll.in/reel/995281/november-story-review-twists-and-distractions-galore-in-tamil-web-series|access-date=2021-05-24|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref>

Manoj Kumar R. in his review for ''[[The Indian Express]]'' praised the series as a "significant improvement compared to the current Tamil daily soaps on television", but labelled it as a "colossal disappointment" by the analysing the standards of web series.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=November Story review: Tamannaah's web series is a colossal disappointment|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/november-story-review-tamannaah-web-series-is-a-wasted-opportunity-7322692/|access-date=2021-05-24|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]''<nowiki/>'s chief critic Janani K. reviewed it as "If not for its length and some logical loopholes, ''November Story'' could have been a great murder mystery."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=ChennaiMay 20|first1=Janani K.|last2=May 20|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 09:21|title=November Story Review: Tamannaah's web series is a convoluted mess|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/november-story-review-tamannaah-s-web-series-is-a-convoluted-mess-1804645-2021-05-20|access-date=2021-05-24|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Film critic Srinivasa Ramanujam also gave a mixed verdict, in the review for ''[[The Hindu]]'' stating that the series "needed to pack in more punch in its core narrative."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2021-05-21|title='November Story' review: This Tamannaah-starrer has too much talk, too little action|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/november-story-review-this-tamannaah-starrer-has-too-much-talk-too-little-action/article34613717.ece|access-date=2021-05-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|tt12299774}}
* [https://www.hotstar.com/1260061684 ''November Story''] at [[Hotstar |Disney+ Hotstar]]

[[Category:2021 web series debuts]]
[[Category:Indian web series]]
[[Category:Tamil-language web series]]
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