Killer Soup trailer: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma’s Netflix series is a spicy blend of crime, chaos

With the classic song “Tu Hi Re” by AR Rahman from Mani Ratnam’s Bombay (1995) playing in the background, the 142-second promo video maintains a brisk pace, offering only subtle glimpses into Killer Soup’s dramatic and vibrant world that revolves around Swathi Shetty (Konkona Sensharma), an aspiring chef who desires nothing more than for the world to relish her paya soup, her husband Prabhakar and lover Umesh (both played by Manoj Bajpayee), without divulging too much.

According to an official statement, the series is about a rapid turn of events that follow amateur villains, amateur heroes, and amateurs in betweens in the fictitious town of Mainjur.

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Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma, Nasser, Sayaji Shinde, Lal, Anbuthasan, Anula Navlekar, and Kani Kusruti in pivotal roles, Killer Soup will start streaming on Netflix on January 11. The show is bankrolled by Chetana Kowshik and Honey Trehan.

Talking about the series, actor Manoj Bajpayee said, “For the first time in my career, I will be playing a double role, both starkly different from each other. I trusted Abhishek Chaubey’s directorial prowess, Netflix as collaborators, and a stellar cast that breathed life into characters to create a surreal pot-boiler unlike any other stemming from an accidental crime. At its heart, Killer Soup is a crime thriller that blends multiple genres, making it a delicious serving that everyone can enjoy.”

“Stepping into Swathi Shetty’s shoes was a unique experience for me as the character has depth, darkness and packs a lot of punch. Working on the series with long-time collaborators Netflix and Abhishek Chaubey and a talented set of actors was a delight. The trailer offers a glimpse into the quirky world we’ve created set against the background of a sleepy town. With hints of suspense peppered through the series, it really makes you wonder, ‘Will she or won’t she get caught and will the soup boil over?’ I eagerly await the audience’s reaction when they watch Killer Soup,” actor Konkana Sensharma noted.

Killer Soup marks Abhishek Chaubey’s first complete web series venture, following his directorial contribution to a segment in the anthology show Ray. A product of the Vishal Bhardwaj film school, Chaubey commenced his cinematic journey in 2002 by assisting Bhardwaj in the comedy horror film Makdee. He also collaborated in co-writing the scripts for Bhardwaj’s works such as The Blue Umbrella, Omkara, Blood Brothers and Kaminey before making his independent directorial debut with Ishqiya in 2010.