Pharma (TV series)
| 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 | Abjaksh. S (Original Background Score& Music Composer) Jakes Bejoy (credited for "Music Supervisor") |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Malayalam |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Krishnan Sethukumar |
| Cinematography | Abhinandan Ramanujam |
| Editor | Sreejith Sarang |
| Production company | Movie Mill |
| Original release | |
| Network | JioHotstar |
| Release | 27 November 2024 (IFFI) 19 December 2025 (JioHotstar) |
Pharma is an 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 released on 19 December 2025 in JioHotstar.[9][10]
Synopsis
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.[11]
Cast
- Nivin Pauly as K P Vinod, a medical representative[12]
- Rajit Kapur[12] as Dr Rajeev Rao
- Narain as Dr. Vijay[13]
- Shruti Ramachandran[13] as Dr Janaki
- Veena Nandakumar[13] as Nanda
- Muthumani[12] as Jasmine
- Binu Pappu[13] as Alex
- Nikhil Ramachandran[13]
- Safwan as Mashood
- Sruthy Jayan as Nirmala
- Aalekh Kapoor as Aravind Subramaniam
- Aswathy Manoharan as Savithri
- Sandhya Manoj as Judge
Production
The production of the series started from 18 October 2023.[14][15] It wrapped up on 8 April 2024.[16]
Reception
Pharma received positive reviews from critics. The Week noted the series as "Nivin Pauly returns to form in his first web series".[17] India Today termed the series a "delightful thriller".[18] OTTPlay wrote that the series makes viewers "Nivin Pauly-PR Arun’s series will make you ponder before you pop a pill next time".[19] The Times of India stated that "Nivin Pauly’s medical drama thrills with its novelty and gripping story"[20]
References
- ^ "Exclusive-Breaking News: Nivin Pauly To Debut In Web Series, Pharma". The Times Of India. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly To Make His OTT Debut With This Disney+Hotstar Web Series". News18. 20 October 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly to make his web series debut with Disney+ Hotstar's Pharma". The Hindu. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam star Nivin Pauly gears up for OTT debut with web series 'Pharma'". Economic Times. 23 May 2024.
- ^ "New on Disney+ Hotstar in June: 'The Bear' Season 3, 'Gunaah', 'The Acolyte', and more". The Hindu. 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly to make web series debut in Disney+ Hotstar's 'Pharma'". The Hindu. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly's web series 'Pharma' to premiere at IFFI". The South First. 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Makers of Nivin Pauly's web series debut Pharma release new posters". Cinema Express. 26 November 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Malayalam web series 'Pharma' starring Nivin Pauly to start streaming on this date: Know when and where to watch". Mathrubhumi. 5 December 2025.
- ^ "Pharma plot revealed: Nivin Pauly's web series to be screened at 55th IFFI; major updates out". OTTPlay. 18 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "ഫാർമ; നിവിൻ പോളി നായകനായെത്തുന്ന വെബ് സീരിസ് വരുന്നു". Manorama Online. 18 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Narain, Shruti Ramachandran and Veena Nandakumar join Nivin Pauly in Pharma". Cinema Express. 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly to make his web series debut with 'Pharma' opposite Rajit Kapur". Onmanorama. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly set for OTT debut with Disney+ Hotstar series Pharma". The Indian Express. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly Starrer 'Pharma' Wraps Up Shoot". The Times Of India. 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Pharma review: Nivin Pauly returns to form in his first web series". The Week. 18 December 2025.
- ^ "Pharma review: Nivin Pauly's OTT debut is a delightful thriller". India Today. 19 December 2025.
- ^ "Pharma review: This series will make you ponder before you pop a pill next time". OTTplay.
- ^ "Pharma review: Nivin Pauly's medical drama thrills with its novelty and gripping story". The Times of India.