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Paatal Lok creator says whodunnit genre died with Agatha Christie
Executive producer Sudip Sharma says the whodunnit genre in cinema has been exhausted and died with Agatha Christie. He made the remarks about the Prime Video film *Babita Singh Reporting*, which he…
Executive producer Sudip Sharma says the whodunnit genre in cinema has been exhausted and died with Agatha Christie. He made the remarks about the Prime Video film *Babita Singh Reporting*, which he has executive produced.
The film stars Nimisha Sajayan as a suspended police officer in Madhya Pradesh who investigates a murder while visiting her in-laws. Sharma told Hindustan Times that the story makes the murder investigation secondary to the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
Sharma said stories focused solely on surprising the audience with the killer's identity no longer resonate. He cautioned that filmmakers still need a satisfying reveal but said that cannot be the only promise. *Babita Singh Reporting* also stars Barun Sobti and releases on Prime Video on August 28.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The trend of de-emphasising the reveal in crime stories reflects a broader shift in Indian streaming content toward character-driven narratives, a move that gained momentum after the success of shows like *Sacred Games* and *Paatal Lok* itself. Nimisha Sajayan, who plays the lead, is known for her performance in the Malayalam film *The Great Indian Kitchen*, which also centred on a woman's personal journey. *Babita Singh Reporting* releases on Prime Video, a platform that has invested heavily in originals that blend genre with social commentary, such as *The Family Man* and *Delhi Crime*. The film's focus on a suspended police officer navigating both a case and her own identity mirrors a recurring theme in recent Indian crime dramas. The audience reception on the 28 August release will indicate whether this formula can sustain viewer interest beyond the initial buzz.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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