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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| image = Poster_of_Candy_web_series.jpg
| image = Poster_of_Candy_web_series.jpg
| genre = [[Crime fiction|Crime]], [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
| genre = [[Crime fiction]]
| creator =
| creator =
| writer = Agrim Joshi, Debojit Das Purkayastha
| writer = {{unbulleted list |Agrim Joshi |Debojit Das Purkayastha}}
| director = [[Ashish R. Shukla]]
| director = [[Ashish R. Shukla]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{unbulleted list| [[Ronit Roy]] | [[Richa Chadha]] | [[Manu Rishi]] }}
* [[Ronit Roy]]
* [[Richa Chadha]]
* [[Gopal Datt]]
* [[Manu Rishi|Manu Rishi Chadha]]
* [[Riddhi Kumar]]
}}
| country = India
| country = India
| language = {{Ubl|Hindi}}
| num_seasons = 1
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| num_episodes = 8
| producer = {{Plainlist|
| network = [[Voot Select]]
* Ashwin Varde
* Rajesh Bahl
* Shashi Shekhar
* [[Vipul D. Shah]]
}}
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| runtime = 39
| company = Optimystix Entertainment India, Wakaoo Films
| network = [[Voot]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2021|09|08|df=yes}}
}}
}}


'''''Candy''''' is an Indian [[crime fiction]] [[streaming television]] series written by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha, and directed by [[Ashish R. Shukla]].<ref name ="ndtv"/> It stars [[Ronit Roy]], [[Richa Chadha]], [[Gopal Datt]], [[Manu Rishi|Manu Rishi Chadha]] and [[Riddhi Kumar]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite news |title=Candy trailer out. Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha's web series to premiere on September 8 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/candy-trailer-out-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-s-web-series-to-premiere-on-september-8-1847232-2021-08-30 |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[India Today]] |date=August 30, 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name ="ndtv"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Patel |first=Monali |title=Richa Chadha, Ronit Bose Roy’s New Web Series Candy Teaser Out |url=https://www.womansera.com/richa-chadha-ronit-bose-roys-new-web-series-candy-teaser-out/ |access-date=20 January 2023 |work=[[Woman's Era]] |date=20 August 2021}}</ref> The series was released on [[Voot]] on 8 September 2021.<ref name ="ndtv"/>
'''''Candy''''' is an Indian [[crime fiction]] [[streaming television]] series written by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha, and directed by [[Ashish R. Shukla]].<ref name ="ndtv"/> The lead roles were performed by [[Ronit Roy]], [[Richa Chadha]] and [[Manu Rishi]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Candy trailer out. Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha's web series to premiere on September 8 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/candy-trailer-out-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-s-web-series-to-premiere-on-september-8-1847232-2021-08-30 |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[India Today]] |date=August 30, 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name ="ndtv"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Patel |first=Monali |title=Richa Chadha, Ronit Bose Roy’s New Web Series Candy Teaser Out |url=https://www.womansera.com/richa-chadha-ronit-bose-roys-new-web-series-candy-teaser-out/ |access-date=20 January 2023 |work=[[Woman's Era]] |date=20 August 2021}}</ref> The series was released on [[Voot Select]].<ref name=":0" />


== Cast ==
{{cleanup list|date=January 2023}}
Cast credited from sources includes:<ref>{{cite news |last=Bulle |first=Ravi |title=Candy Review: सस्पेंस और क्राइम का बढ़िया कॉकटेल, शुरू से अंत तक बांधे रखती है यह वेब सीरीज |url=https://www.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-candy-review-a-great-cocktail-of-suspense-and-crime-web-series-keeps-you-hooked-from-beginning-to-end-richa-chadha-ronit-roy-1964502 |access-date=21 January 2023 |work=[[ABP News]] |date=7 September 2021 |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Candy |url=https://spicyonion.com/ott/candy-hindi-webseries/ |website=Spicyonion.com |access-date=21 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ronit Roy]] as Jayant Parekh
* [[Richa Chadha]] as [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] Ratna Sankhwar
* [[Gopal Datt]] as Headmaster Thomas
* [[Manu Rishi|Manu Rishi Chadha]] as Money Ranaut
* [[Riddhi Kumar]] as Kalki Rawat
* Mihir Ahuja as Mehul Awasthi
* Mikhael Kantroo as Luka
* Nakul Roshan Sahdev as Vayu Ranaut
* Sonal Panvar as Binny Parekh
* Ayesha Kaduskar as Sahiba Joshi
* Durgesh Kumar as Lambodhar Bisht
* Raj Sharma as Atmanath
* Vijayant Kohli as Father Markus
* Akash Mahamana as SI Shyam Pandey
* Aditya Nanda as Sanjay Sonowal
* Anju Alva Naik as Sonalika Parekh
* Abbas Ali Ghaznavi as John Dhakar
* Bodhisattva Sharma as Imran Ahmed
* Pawan Kumar Singh as Naresh Rawat
* Shivangi Singh as Lina Nagalia
* Prasanna Bisht as Ritika Sahay


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
The series was set in Rudrakund,{{clarify|date=January 2023}} where a student named Mehul was killed. Jayant Parekh (Ronit Roy) observes that school students are addicted to the drugged candy made in Ranaut's factory. Parekh became involved in an investigation with deputy police superintendent Ratna Sankhwar (Richa Chadha).
{{tone|section|date=January 2023}}
The series is about mysteries and secrets of Rudrakund where a student Mehul was killed and Jayant Parekh (Ronit Roy) sees that school students are addicted to drugged Candy made in Ranaut's factory. Parekh get involved into investigation with [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] Ratna Sankhwar (Richa Chadha).


The titles of the episode were:<ref name ="ndtv">{{cite web |title=Candy Web Series (2021) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Voot |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/candy-web-series-105556 |website=[[NDTV]] |access-date=21 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
== Episodes ==
# Hope in the Darkness
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "Candy is a pulpy murder mystery that has the potential to create an engaging storyline but the over-the-top drama that's at play here might put off some audience members."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Sampada |title=Candy first impression: Richa Chadha, Ronit Roy series is a pulpy whodunnit that doesn’t believe in subtlety |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/candy-review-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-voot-select-7498754/ |url-access=limited |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=9 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "Candy holds up terrifically well with its masterful cinematics and brilliant acting by its accomplished cast. With his sharp faced intensity, Roy is convincing in the role of school teacher Jayant Parekh while actor Richa Chadda delivers yet another enthralling performance as DSP Ratna as she tries to solve the murder mysteries."<ref>{{cite news |last=Suri Singh |first=Megha |title=Candy is a riveting thriller with sharp twists and turns in its layered plotline |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-stories/candy-is-a-riveting-thriller-with-sharp-twists-and-turns-in-its-layered-plotline-101631702353424.html |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=15 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Candy has some good performances and unpredictable twists. Nakul Roshan Sahdev as Vayu Ranaut in particular deserves a mention for his portrayal of a troubled son craving for love. The hills have eyes and creators Debojit Das Purkayastha and Agrim Joshi craft the thriller well."<ref>{{cite news |last=Vyavahare |first=Renuka |title=Candy Season 1 Review: A gripping whodunit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/candy/season-1/seasonreview/86160573.cms |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=September 8, 2021}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>
''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "Candy is a pulpy murder mystery that has the potential to create an engaging storyline but the over-the-top drama that's at play here might put off some audience members."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Sampada |title=Candy first impression: Richa Chadha, Ronit Roy series is a pulpy whodunnit that doesn’t believe in subtlety |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/candy-review-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-voot-select-7498754/ |url-access=limited |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=9 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote "Candy holds up terrifically well with its masterful cinematics and brilliant acting by its accomplished cast. With his sharp faced intensity, Roy is convincing in the role of school teacher Jayant Parekh while actor Richa Chadda delivers yet another enthralling performance as DSP Ratna as she tries to solve the murder mysteries."<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last=Suri Singh |first=Megha |title=Candy is a riveting thriller with sharp twists and turns in its layered plotline |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-stories/candy-is-a-riveting-thriller-with-sharp-twists-and-turns-in-its-layered-plotline-101631702353424.html |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=15 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Candy has some good performances and unpredictable twists. Nakul Roshan Sahdev as Vayu Ranaut in particular deserves a mention for his portrayal of a troubled son craving for love. The hills have eyes and creators Debojit Das Purkayastha and Agrim Joshi craft the thriller well."<ref>{{cite news |last=Vyavahare |first=Renuka |title=Candy Season 1 Review: A gripping whodunit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/candy/season-1/seasonreview/86160573.cms |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=September 8, 2021}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>


''[[Scroll.in]]'' praised Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha's acting and wrote "Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha turn out committed performances, but fare better in the rare sombre scenes in which they are permitted to have a moment to themselves."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title=‘Candy’ review: It’s twist-and-shout time in series about drugs and a masked killer |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1004649/candy-review-its-twist-and-shout-time-in-series-about-drugs-and-a-masked-killer |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=September 8, 2021}}</ref> ''[[CNN-News18|News18]]'' wrote "Candy is an engaging thriller from start to finish, with twists you cannot predict. There is a very cool Gone Girl style shift in narration, where we find out that everything that we have known so far has been a lie. However, since they have a solid climax in place, there was no need for so many twists in the first place."<ref>{{cite news |last=Kashyap |first=Antara |title=Candy Review: Richa Chadha and Ronit Roy's Series is Engaging Thriller with Unpredictable Twists |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/candy-review-richa-chadha-and-ronit-roys-series-is-unpredictable-and-self-indulgent-4176893.html |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |date=8 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Zee News]]'' rated 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Candy isn’t a PSA for drugs but a story of a corrupt system that was exposed after the death of a young life."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Aditi |title=Candy review: Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha bring alive a dark, psychological thriller veiled under a rural legend |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/candy-review-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-bring-alive-a-dark-psychological-thriller-veiled-under-a-rural-legend-2392296.html |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] |date=September 8, 2021 |language=en}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>
''[[Scroll.in]]'' praised Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha's acting and wrote "Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha turn out committed performances, but fare better in the rare sombre scenes in which they are permitted to have a moment to themselves."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title=‘Candy’ review: It’s twist-and-shout time in series about drugs and a masked killer |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1004649/candy-review-its-twist-and-shout-time-in-series-about-drugs-and-a-masked-killer |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=September 8, 2021}}</ref> ''[[CNN-News18|News18]]'' wrote "Candy is an engaging thriller from start to finish, with twists you cannot predict. There is a very cool Gone Girl style shift in narration, where we find out that everything that we have known so far has been a lie. However, since they have a solid climax in place, there was no need for so many twists in the first place."<ref>{{cite news |last=Kashyap |first=Antara |title=Candy Review: Richa Chadha and Ronit Roy's Series is Engaging Thriller with Unpredictable Twists |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/candy-review-richa-chadha-and-ronit-roys-series-is-unpredictable-and-self-indulgent-4176893.html |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |date=8 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Zee News]]'' rated 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Candy isn’t a PSA for drugs but a story of a corrupt system that was exposed after the death of a young life."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Aditi |title=Candy review: Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha bring alive a dark, psychological thriller veiled under a rural legend |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/web-series/candy-review-ronit-roy-richa-chadha-bring-alive-a-dark-psychological-thriller-veiled-under-a-rural-legend-2392296.html |access-date=16 January 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] |date=September 8, 2021 |language=en}}{{rating|3.5|5}}</ref>
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Candy
GenreCrime fiction
Written by
  • Agrim Joshi
  • Debojit Das Purkayastha
Directed byAshish R. Shukla
Starring
Country of originIndia
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Original release
NetworkVoot Select

Candy is an Indian crime fiction streaming television series written by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha, and directed by Ashish R. Shukla.[1] The lead roles were performed by Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha and Manu Rishi.[2][1][3] The series was released on Voot Select.[4]

Plot

The series was set in Rudrakund,[clarification needed] where a student named Mehul was killed. Jayant Parekh (Ronit Roy) observes that school students are addicted to the drugged candy made in Ranaut's factory. Parekh became involved in an investigation with deputy police superintendent Ratna Sankhwar (Richa Chadha).

The titles of the episode were:[1]

  1. Hope in the Darkness
  2. The Outsider
  3. The Rage of Rudrakund
  4. Old Sins
  5. Predators, Prayers, Sacrifices
  6. End of the Line
  7. The Heir of Misfortunes
  8. The Masaan

Reception

The Indian Express wrote "Candy is a pulpy murder mystery that has the potential to create an engaging storyline but the over-the-top drama that's at play here might put off some audience members."[5] Hindustan Times wrote "Candy holds up terrifically well with its masterful cinematics and brilliant acting by its accomplished cast. With his sharp faced intensity, Roy is convincing in the role of school teacher Jayant Parekh while actor Richa Chadda delivers yet another enthralling performance as DSP Ratna as she tries to solve the murder mysteries."[4] The Times of India rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Candy has some good performances and unpredictable twists. Nakul Roshan Sahdev as Vayu Ranaut in particular deserves a mention for his portrayal of a troubled son craving for love. The hills have eyes and creators Debojit Das Purkayastha and Agrim Joshi craft the thriller well."[6]

Scroll.in praised Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha's acting and wrote "Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha turn out committed performances, but fare better in the rare sombre scenes in which they are permitted to have a moment to themselves."[7] News18 wrote "Candy is an engaging thriller from start to finish, with twists you cannot predict. There is a very cool Gone Girl style shift in narration, where we find out that everything that we have known so far has been a lie. However, since they have a solid climax in place, there was no need for so many twists in the first place."[8] Zee News rated 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Candy isn’t a PSA for drugs but a story of a corrupt system that was exposed after the death of a young life."[9]

Pinkvilla wrote "Candy is a well-made murder mystery that rides on the towering performances of Ronit Roy and Richa Chadha with an element of unpredictability towards the end."[10] Lehren wrote "Spread over eight episodes are a Thai connection, grave lines from Jayant Parekh on Sermons vs Science, a crude fallout between the Ranauts with father and son hurling filthy abuse at each other, and a few more killings with “Sirji” orchestrating it."[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Candy Web Series (2021) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Voot". NDTV. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Candy trailer out. Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha's web series to premiere on September 8". India Today. August 30, 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  3. ^ Patel, Monali (20 August 2021). "Richa Chadha, Ronit Bose Roy's New Web Series Candy Teaser Out". Woman's Era. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b Suri Singh, Megha (15 September 2021). "Candy is a riveting thriller with sharp twists and turns in its layered plotline". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  5. ^ Sharma, Sampada (9 September 2021). "Candy first impression: Richa Chadha, Ronit Roy series is a pulpy whodunnit that doesn't believe in subtlety". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. ^ Vyavahare, Renuka (September 8, 2021). "Candy Season 1 Review: A gripping whodunit". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  7. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (September 8, 2021). "'Candy' review: It's twist-and-shout time in series about drugs and a masked killer". Scroll.in. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  8. ^ Kashyap, Antara (8 September 2021). "Candy Review: Richa Chadha and Ronit Roy's Series is Engaging Thriller with Unpredictable Twists". News18. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  9. ^ Sharma, Aditi (September 8, 2021). "Candy review: Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha bring alive a dark, psychological thriller veiled under a rural legend". Zee News. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  10. ^ Mankad, Himesh (8 September 2021). "Candy Web Series Review: Ronit Roy & Richa Chadha shine in this gripping murder mystery". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  11. ^ Pradhan, Bharathi (7 September 2021). "Candy Review: Ronit Roy And Richa Chadha's Web Series Is Too Twisted To Be Sweet". Lehren. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
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