For a long time, people have been complaining that Bollywood isn’t creating anything new—just the same old remakes, mass-market films, and at best, biopics of famous personalities. Well, here’s some good news: it’s finally time to put all those complaints to rest. An underrated actor is back, demanding the respect he deserves. If you’re into serious cinema—the kind you can later show off to your friends and test their knowledge—then you’re in the right place. A brand-new show- Pill, just dropped on Jio Cinema, and at the center of it is an actor who’s actually a favorite for many people, though most of us probably don’t even realize it ourselves.
Cast
- Anshul Chauhan
- Pavan Malhotra
- Akshat Chauhan
- Diksha Juneja
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Nikhil Khurana
- Baharul Islam
- Hanish Kaushal
- Kunj Anand
- Vikram Dharia
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Release Date
12 July 2024
Genre
- Crime
- Drama
- Triller
Rating
4 / 5
Overview
Riteish Deshmukh, with his often underrated performances, usually gets overshadowed by lead actors in big films. We forget to give him the credit he deserves every single time. But today, you can correct that mistake, because Riteish is making a comeback with an absolute masterpiece. Your eyes, ears, and mind are going to be blown.
Imagine an actor whose comic timing places him among Bollywood’s top five comedians, now playing a no-nonsense character. That means things are getting serious this time. The show explores a unique but terrifying subject—something directly connected to something found in every Indian household: medicines. People call them a blessing from God, but what if that blessing turned into poison instead of a cure?
It’s a battle of good versus evil. Like when poison emerged during the “Samudra Manthan” (the mythological churning of the ocean), and Lord Shiva had to drink it to save everyone. But if something goes wrong with your medicine, who will save you by becoming that protector? The doctor? But the doctor is the one who prescribed it in the first place. So what happens now?
If you want to know the answer to that terrifying question, you’ll have to watch this Pill web-series. Pill has a total of eight episodes, each around 40–50 minutes long, so you can easily binge it in about five hours. The story revolves around a cancer drug that, upon hitting the market, will completely change the global medical industry. It seems like the biggest blessing from God, and the surprising part? It won’t cost millions—this affordable cancer medication will fit right into the common man’s pocket.
But there’s just one person in Pill series standing in its way—the one who filed a lawsuit before the drug could be released. He has only one request: to ban the medicine forever. Sounds strange, right? This antagonist is like a demon trying to snatch the elixir of life from the gods for his own gain, offering poison in return to become immortal himself.
You’ll be shocked to learn that before releasing this drug to the market, the people it was tested on didn’t receive a life-saving cure—it became poison in their bodies instead. Hundreds of people, just like you and me, who bought the medicine thinking it was a blessing, never lived to see the next morning. And behind it all is a single mastermind—an evil force who has sacrificed more human lives than anyone else in the pursuit of wealth larger than Ravan’s golden Lanka.
Sound intriguing? Don’t worry, it gets even better while watching. This Pill show will surpass your expectations. There’s no unnecessary drama or filler—every second of this Pill show drives the story forward, and it pulls you in completely.
Growing up, I don’t know about you, but I used to dread biology classes. The subject felt overwhelming. Now imagine presenting that same subject in such an interesting way that you forget even the biggest suspense thrillers, while everything suddenly makes sense. I’m telling you honestly, you’ve never seen a courtroom drama this real and authentic—whether from the North or South film industries.
When Riteish Deshmukh stands in court getting scolded by the judge, it feels like you’re quietly sitting in a real courtroom, watching everything unfold live. As the massive medical scam slowly unravels in simple terms, there will come a point where you’re completely shaken.
This Pill show is terrifying because it’s incredibly close to our reality. The people shown are just like us—ordinary, middle-class individuals. The way it casually puts a price on human life makes it deeply disturbing. Pill web show explores things you’d never even imagine in your wildest dreams.
The best part? The creators wrapped up the story within this Pill season 1 itself. There’s no need to wait for Pill season 2. The climax is intense—filled with bloodshed, mind-bending emotions, and a nail-biting courtroom judgment. I won’t spoil any more, or it’ll ruin your entire experience. But once you start, you’ll want to keep watching episode after episode.
Just don’t forget to give Riteish Deshmukh the appreciation he deserves this time. He’s taken on such a solid, serious subject that even big-name actors will feel ashamed of their script choices. And it’s not just Riteish—the supporting cast is just as powerful, outshining many lead actors from big-name films with their talent.
A different story, lightning-fast pacing, acting more real than reality itself, and unpredictable twists and turns—anything can happen.
If there’s one complaint, it’s that the finale ended a bit too quickly. The impact of the ending didn’t get enough time to sink in.