Mumbai: Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi's gripping courtroom drama "Criminal Justice: A Family Matter" has taken taken the Indian streaming landscape by storm and has achieved the biggest opening ever in the Hindi Original category with 84 lakh views on the first day, according to media analytics firm Ormax.
Within hours of its release on JioHotstar, the show became the most watched content for any Hindi special and was recognised as a cultural and digital phenomenon.
Co-produced by Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios India, and directed by Rohan Sippy, the series debuted on May 29 with three episodes. The subsequent parts were released weekly.
Returning as the sagacious yet deeply empathetic advocate Madhav Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi delivers another layered performance. This season also stars Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Barkha Singh, Mita Vashisht and Shweta Basu Prasad.
Sameer Nair, Managing Director, of Applause Entertainment, said, “Criminal Justice is the longest-running and one of the most cherished franchises in the Hindi streaming space, built on trust, scale, and consistent storytelling. The record-breaking opening of season 4 is a proud milestone for all of us.”
Talking about his character, Pankaj Tripathi said, "Criminal Justice started as an adaptation of a British show which ideally showcased different lawyers each season, but in India, Madhav Mishra became so popular that now every season revolves around him. This reflects the character's impact and the audience's connection. In the latest season, just when you think you've figured it out, the story takes a sharp turn."
