Pharma (TV series)

2024 Indian TV series or programme

Pharma

Genre| Drama
Written by| P. R. Arun
Directed by| P. R. Arun
Starring| Nivin Pauly
Rajit Kapoor
Narain
Shruti Ramachandran
Veena Nandakumar
Music by| Jakes Bejoy
Country of origin| India
Original language| Malayalam
No. of seasons| 1
Production
Producer| Krishnan Sethukumar
Cinematography| Abhinandan Ramanujam
Editor| Sreejith Sarang
Production company| Movie Mill
Original release
Network| JioHotstar
Release| 27 November 2024 (2024-11-27) (IFFI)

Pharma is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language drama streaming television series directed by P. R. Arun.[1][2] It stars Nivin Pauly and Rajit Kapur in lead roles.[3] The series is produced by Krishnan Sethukumar under the banner Movie Mill.[4][5] The series is based on true incidents.[6] The series premiered in 55th International Film Festival of India on 27 November 2024.[7][8] The series will be released on JioHotstar.[9]

## Synopsis

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The series is about the struggles of a middle-class boy who joins the pharmaceutical industry as a medical representative in his 20s. His struggle to understand the rules of the game, his growing through his ranks in his 30s where he has to stand against corruption in the industry.[10]

## Cast

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* Nivin Pauly[11]
* Rajit Kapur[11]
* Narain[12]
* Shruti Ramachandran[12]
* Veena Nandakumar[12]
* Muthumani[11]
* Nikhil Ramachandran[12]

## Production

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The production of the series started from 18 October 2023.[13][14] It wrapped up on 8 April 2024.[15]

## References

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1. ^ "Exclusive-Breaking News: Nivin Pauly To Debut In Web Series, Pharma". The Times Of India. 18 October 2023.
2. ^ "Nivin Pauly To Make His OTT Debut With This Disney+Hotstar Web Series". News18. 20 October 2023.
3. ^ "Nivin Pauly to make his web series debut with Disney+ Hotstar's Pharma". The Hindu. 18 October 2023.
4. ^ "Malayalam star Nivin Pauly gears up for OTT debut with web series 'Pharma'". Economic Times. 23 May 2024.
5. ^ "New on Disney+ Hotstar in June: 'The Bear' Season 3, 'Gunaah', 'The Acolyte', and more". The Hindu. 31 May 2024.
6. ^ "Nivin Pauly to make web series debut in Disney+ Hotstar's 'Pharma'". The Hindu. 18 October 2023.
7. ^ "Nivin Pauly's web series 'Pharma' to premiere at IFFI". The South First. 26 November 2024.
8. ^ "Makers of Nivin Pauly's web series debut Pharma release new posters". Cinema Express. 26 November 2024.
9. ^ "Disney+ Hotstar's Pharma to mark Nivin Pauly's web series debut, set to team up with PR Arun and Rajit Kapur". OTTPlay. 18 October 2023.
10. ^ "Pharma plot revealed: Nivin Pauly's web series to be screened at 55th IFFI; major updates out". OTTPlay. 18 October 2023.
11. ^ a b c "ഫാർമ; നിവിൻ പോളി നായകനായെത്തുന്ന വെബ് സീരിസ് വരുന്നു". Manorama Online. 18 October 2023.
12. ^ a b c d "Narain, Shruti Ramachandran and Veena Nandakumar join Nivin Pauly in Pharma". Cinema Express. 19 October 2023.
13. ^ "Nivin Pauly to make his web series debut with 'Pharma' opposite Rajit Kapur". Onmanorama. 18 October 2023.
14. ^ "Nivin Pauly set for OTT debut with Disney+ Hotstar series Pharma". The Indian Express. 18 October 2023.
15. ^ "Nivin Pauly Starrer 'Pharma' Wraps Up Shoot". The Times Of India. 8 April 2024.

## External links

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Pharma at IMDb
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