5 reasons why Sonakshi Sinha’s Dahaad is a must-watch for crime-thriller lovers

New Delhi: Sonakshi Sinha’s OTT debut Dahaad recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The crime thriller has garnered appreciation from critics and is currently trending on the top watch list on the platform.

The suspense-packed show stars Vijay Verma as the antagonist. If you are looking for a crime thriller based on a true story, then Dahaad is your perfect companion for the weekend.

However, here are 5 reasons that make Dahaad an unmissable watch:

1. Layers of suspense

Dahaad has multiple layers of suspense to it. Its gripping screenplay will keep you on the edge. The eight-episode series maintains the mystery of misgivings till the very end.

I am only on the second episode of Dahaad and what a WELL RESEARCHED show! They’ve accurately shown how casteism, misogyny, bigotry plays out in small towns/rural India! No caricatures, no stupid plots, just plain good old storytelling based on research & good writing. Love it!?

— Prakriti (@kritipraa) May 14, 2023

2. Vijay Varma as the villain

After his phenomenal performance in Darlings, Vijay Verma playing a dark role is yet another reason to binge Dahaad. The versatile actor plays the unsuspecting serial killer perfectly and manages to create menacing tension on the screen.

Vijay Varma is really amazing. If you think you hate him enough for Darlings then watch Dahaad. Bhai ne decide kar liya hai ki puri tarah logo ko darra ke hi rakhna hai pic.twitter.com/VMAOU1bLLT

— J I G A R (@thatfilmymonk) May 13, 2023

3. Made by women, for women

From its tip to toe, Dahaad is a story made and powered by women. From Zoya Akhtar’s phenomenal storytelling to Reema Kyagi’s direction, Dahaad is a roar of women in the entertainment industry.

Also while the story is inspired by the crimes of Cyanide Mohan, it also touches upon the struggles of women in a regressive society.

There is a scene in ‘Dahaad’ where Bhati’s (Sonakshi Sinha) mother tries to show her a boy’s picture for marriage (as no one is ready to marry her) when she is trying her best to trap a serial killer who has murdered 27 women (mostly from backward communities).#Dahaad ? pic.twitter.com/HEVWwRYXIO

— Debotri Ghosh (@DebotriG) May 14, 2023

4. Punch-packed star cast

Dahaad has gathered a powerful star cast who have proved their acting prowess. Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Sohum Shah, and Gulshan Devaiah have come together to conquer the screen with Dahaad.

5. Morbid Case of Cyanide Mohan

Although the details have been changed, Dahaad is based on the crimes of Cyanide Mohan. As we speak of his absolutely abhorrent crimes now, his case has been not much alive in public memory. This makes Dahaad an interesting watch because the details haven’t been brought forward yet.