A Punjabi crime thriller that captured the hearts of critics
In short: When a bridegroom is found dead just two days before his wedding, the ripples of violence extend far beyond the crime scene. Kohrra is a gritty police procedural that explores the complex web of human connections and consequences in rural Punjab.
Kohrra is a Punjabi-language crime thriller and police procedural series that premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2023. Karnesh Ssharma's Clean Slate Filmz partnered with Netflix to produce this show, which Randeep Jha directed and Sudip Sharma, Gunjit Chopra, and Diggi Sisodia created. The plot revolves around a woman found deceased in a barn belonging to her sibling, alongside a groom discovered dead in a meadow 48 hours prior to his nuptials. These crimes serve as the catalyst for a deep dive into the social fabric of Jagrana, Punjab.
The series features a large ensemble cast, including Suvinder Vicky as Sub-inspector Balbir Singh and Barun Sobti as ASI Amarpal Jasjit Garundi of the Jagrana police station. The production explores diverse characters, from NRI lawyer Tejinder 'Paul' Dhillon and his British friend Liam Murphy to local figures like Instagram rapper Saakar Khurana and crime journalist Harmandeep Sodhi. The show manages to weave together personal histories, including family dynamics, business interests like Gill Construction, and the underlying tensions of rural life.
The series achieved significant critical acclaim, particularly at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards. Randeep Jha earned a Best Director in a Drama Series nod, while the production secured nine total nominations, including Best Drama Series. The show won five awards in total, with Jha taking home Best Director in a Series (Critics), Suvinder Vicky winning Best Actor in a Drama Series, and Barun Sobti winning Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. A second season of the series premiered on February 11, 2026, introducing new cast members Mona Singh and Rannvijay Singha.
theme perspective
mood reflective
difficulty 2 topics [
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Kohrra
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/history-kohrra.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in Born on this day · More in History · Latest · A–Z · All topics
