Shootout at Alair

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Shootout at Alair
File:Shootout at Alair.jpg
Shootout at Alair Web series poster
Genre
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
Written byAnand Ranga
Directed byAnand Ranga
Country of originIndia
Original languageTelugu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducersSushmita Konidela
Vishnu Prasad
Production locationIndia
Running time32- 49 mins
Production companyGold Box Entertainment
Release
Original networkZEE5
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Original release25 December –
25 December 2020
External links
Website

Shootout at Alair is an Indian Telugu-language based crime drama web series that is streaming on the ZEE5 platform from 25 December 2020. [1][2] The 8-episodes web series is written and directed by Anand Ranga.[3] The web series is produced under the production company Gold Box Entertainment which has been established by Sushmita Konidela with her husband Vishnu Prasad.[4][5] It stars with Prakash Raj and Meka Srikanth in main roles.[6][7][8]

Synopsis[edit]

Starting from 2007, on the anniversary of Mecca Masjid blasts, a terrorist named Akhtar is suspected to be killing Hindu policemen every year. However, Akthar is believed to be a slain terrorist who was killed five years ago in an encounter. [9][10][11] When a similar incident repeats at the blast site many years after the encounter, they wonder if Akhtar is still alive.[12]

Cast[edit]

Episodes list[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"IG Praveen Chand"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
IG Pravin Chand is shocked to hear about a police constable shot at point-blank in 2019. This incident reminds him of Akhtar Ahmed who had a similar pattern of killing people, who are considered as the architect of a similar incident that occurred in 2007. Is Akhtar back or someone else is inspired by a similar incident and killing people the same way.
22"Home Guard Vijendra Prasad"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
Vijendra Prasad manages to survive an attack on him. However, he has the misfortune of seeing his colleagues Appaswamy and Veeraswamy shot dead by Akhtar on the 1st and 2nd Anniversary of the Makkah Masjid blast.
33"Constable U. Rakesh"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
IG Praveen Chand forms a team to find the killer. For this, he travels to Punganur in Chittoor district for recruiting Selva Kumari. She is the widow of U. Rakesh who was killed by Akhtar in 2009.
44"Suspended Officer NK Amith"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
IPS NK Amith is a Hindi fanatic and has a personal problem to settle against Akhtar, who threatened to eliminate him. Amith was a close confidante of a big politician and he was under investigation.
55"Informer Mohd. Rafi"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
Md. Rafi raises funds for Akhtar by doing photography for a living. Rafi’s confidence is shaken by the respect he receives from the Police and is guilt-ridden. He becomes the informer of the police seeing all this.
66"Octopus DSP Suryanarayana"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
Octopus DSP Suryanarayana seems lethargic and unprofessional. He always emphasises on following procedures but turns fiery when he faces Akhtar before his arrest.
77"SI Ramaiah"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
SI Rameez receives a tip about SINI activities who killed a police constable, while he was celebrating his 1st wedding anniversary. Ramaiah and his team manage to eliminate them in an exchange for fire, however, Ramaiah succumbs too.
88"Investigating officer Rajeshwar"Anand RangaAnand Ranga25 December 2020 (2020-12-25)
Praveen Chand is called upon for investigation by the Human Rights Commission regarding the Akhtar encounter. Praveen Chand offers proofs he collected for the last 5 years which were enough to get Akhtar a death sentence.

Release date[edit]

The web series has been digitally launched on ZEE5 Platform on 25 December 2020.[14]

Reception[edit]

Critical reviews[edit]

On 29th December 2020, Pakaao[15] rated the web series with 8/10 stars. With a review that Shootout at Alair is a good watch portraying the police force and their never-ending spirit to protect people. It also showcases how police officers maintain a balance between their professional & personal lives alongside everyday challenges. Displaying a complete picturization of their personal lives that includes their family, spouse that are the core of the series. The performance of all the actors in the series is applaudable. The cinematography, rustic locations, and music by Naresh Kumaran are just right, and feels good throughout the series.

123telugu[16] gave 3.25/5 stars to the series. Stating that it is an intense series based on true events. Anyway, the first few episodes were not that good, the following episodes got the viewers pinned with narration and carry on with the same feeling till the end. The series is a true tribute to all the sincere cops who lost their lives in countering the terrorists. Showing appreciation for Anand Ranga in bringing up such a sensitive and crucial concept once again. Actors like Srikanth, Teja Kakumanu & Prakash Raj did a fine job while Nandini Rai and Gayathri Gupta's performance were decent.

On 26th December 2020, Binged[17] criticized Shootout at Alair by giving 5.5/10 stars. Pointing out an issue with the direction of the web series. They stated that the way a particular scene is set, and what happens within the scene is utterly mundane, boring and repetitive. Although, highlights of the web series were the mid-season episodes, that displayed police bravery and presents the overall story. On the other hand, a few drawbacks were the opening of a few episodes that seemed rushed, but the ending is precise and the narrative becomes quite understandable.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Vyas (2020-11-07). "First Look: Oye Director's 'Shootout at Alair'". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  2. ↑ vishalingale (2020-12-01). "7 new movies and shows on Zee5 and ALT Balaji releasing this month". GQ India. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  3. ↑ "Massy 'Acharya' to a gritty crime drama". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2020-08-25. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-12-16.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. ↑ "Sushmita Konidela: చిరంజీవి కూతురు నిర్మించిన 'షూట్ అవుట్ ఎట్ ఆలేరు'.. ట్రైలర్ విడుదల." News18 Telugu. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  5. ↑ Team, 10TV Digital (2020-12-22). "అక్క కోసం మెగా పవర్‌స్టార్ ప్రమోషన్." 10TV. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  6. ↑ TelanganaToday. "Trailer of 'Shoot-out at Alair' unveiled". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  7. ↑ "'Shoot-out at Alair' Trailer: Srikanth, Prakash Raj look intense in action drama - Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  8. ↑ "కొత్త విభాగంలో అక్క ఫైటర్‌: రాంచరణ్‌". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  9. ↑ TelanganaToday. "Trailer of 'Shoot-out at Alair' unveiled". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "'Shoot-out at Alair' Teaser: Tension-filled, gripping! - Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  11. ↑ TelanganaToday. "Trailer of Shoot-out at Alair unveiled". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  12. ↑ "Trailer Touchdown: Shootout at Alair -A sharp, gritty thriller in the offing". Trailer Touchdown: Shootout at Alair -A sharp, gritty thriller in the offing. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  13. ↑ K, Manaswini (2020-11-03). "One Actress Hands Full with Half-a-Dozen New Faces". mirchi9.com. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
  14. ↑ "Charan unveils showreel of Shootout at Alair". Telugu Cinema. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  15. ↑ "Shootout at Alair Review, Cast, Release Date | www.pakaoo.in". Pakaoo. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  16. ↑ "Shootout at Alair Telugu Series Review". 123telugu.com. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  17. ↑ Bureau, Binged (2020-12-26). "Shootout at Alair Web Series Review - A Lengthy And Tiring Watch". Binged. Retrieved 2021-01-13.

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