~7.4/10 (at time of reporting) Tomatometer (Rotten Tomatoes): Not officially rated, but audience scores were positive.
is a solid addition to the heist genre, successfully marrying social commentary
is an 8-episode Indian heist comedy-drama that premiered on September 29, 2023 available exclusively on Netflix . Created by Pushpendra Nath Misra choona 2023 web series exclusive
as Yakub Ansari: The strategic planner of the heist. Vikram Kochhar as Baldev: A disgruntled demolition expert. Namit Das as Triloki: A master of disguise. Chandan Roy as Bishnu: A mute informant with inside access. Gyanendra Tripathi as Baankey: A suspended police officer.
At first glance, Choona seems like a standard underdog story. A mismatched group of losers plans a massive heist against a powerful, corrupt politician. But the devil—and the delight—is in the details. Vikram Kochhar as Baldev: A disgruntled demolition expert
is an Indian Hindi-language heist comedy-thriller series that premiered on Netflix on September 29, 2023 . Set against the political landscape of Lucknow, the series follows an unlikely group of misfits who band together to pull off a massive ₹800 crore heist against a corrupt, ruthless, and highly superstitious politician named Avinash Shukla. Core Premise & Plot
| Episode | Title | Key Plot Point | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | The Idea | Introduction of Shukla and the six victims; the plan is hatched. | | 2 | The Alignment | Astrology becomes the weapon; first steps of the heist. | | 3 | The Fort | Infiltrating Shukla’s fortified ancestral home. | | 4 | The Accountant | A side-splitting episode involving a kidnapped accountant. | | 5 | The Weapon | The team discovers the true nature of what they’re stealing. | | 6 | The Fallout | Betrayals and complications within the group. | | 7 | The Alignment (Part 2) | The climax of the planetary heist. | | 8 | The Choona | Final twist, resolution, and who really gets “choona’d.” | Gyanendra Tripathi as Baankey: A suspended police officer
Exclusive behind-the-scenes notes reveal that the showrunners purposely used a vibrant, over-saturated color palette to mirror the chaotic energy of Indian politics and small-town aspirations. The background score mixes classical instruments with electronic beats, giving it a unique swagger.
Known for his versatile acting, bringing depth to the unconventional team.
The chemistry among the crew is palpable. The series spends adequate time establishing their individual backstories, ensuring that the audience is fully invested in their collective success. Direction, Writing, and Technical Merits