Having read all the books in the Kattai series and being a long-time fan of Narayan Sanyal, I approached this adaptation with great anticipation. However, what I found was a series that seemed to be made with no real passion or respect for the source material. It's evident that the primary goal here was not to create a faithful adaptation, but rather to profit off the success of the books. The series is a shallow, uninspired rendition that utterly fails to capture the depth and richness of Sanyal's work.
The story, which is so meticulously crafted in the books, has been mangled beyond recognition. The writers appear to believe they are superior to Sanyal, but their attempt at storytelling pales in comparison. The acting lacks depth, the cinematography is uninspired, and the character development is virtually nonexistent. The vibrant, complex characters that Sanyal brought to life-particularly PK Basu-are reduced to mere caricatures. The profound emotions and intricate relationships that are so central to the narrative are completely absent in this series.
It's heartbreaking to see a work that means so much to so many people treated with such disregard. As a fan of the Kattai books, this series was not only a letdown but also a disservice to the legacy of Narayan Sanyal.
