Why you should watch ZEE5’s ATM?

ZEE5's ATM
Web Series

The ATM series is a Telugu-language thriller set in Hyderabad, India. It is set in the city and revolves around a group of four young people from the city’s slums who resort to robbery to make a living. ATM focuses on their lives as they become involved in a major crime and are declared wanted criminals. The ATM web series cast features VJ Sunny, Krishna Burugula, Ravi Raj, Roiel Shree, Divi Vadthya, Divya Vani, and Prudhvi Raj in the lead roles. It is directed by C Chandra Mohan and written by Harish Shankar.

Dil Raju produced the series under the Dil Raju Productions banner, with Prashanth R. Vihari’s music, Monic Kumar G’s cinematography, and dialogs by Vijay Muthyam and CP Emmanuel. The web series premiered on ZEE5 on January 20, 2023.

ATM Trailer

The trailer for ATM revolves around a group of thieves, a corrupt police officer, and a manipulative politician. The thieves set their sights on a staggering amount of 25 crore rupees for their upcoming robbery, while the politician seeks the money for his career and the cop endeavors to outwit them all. ATM leaves us questioning their motivations and actions as the boundaries between good and evil become increasingly indistinct.

ATM web series storyline

ATM tells the story of Jagan, Karthik, Abhay, and Harsha, four clever young individuals who reside in Hyderabad’s slums. To sustain themselves and find happiness, they often engage in minor thefts. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when circumstances compel them to undertake a significant robbery that alters their destiny forever. In this pursuit, they cross paths with a strict and merciless police officer named Hegde, as well as a political leader named Gajendra, both of whom have their eyes on their stolen goods. The Telugu web series revolves around how these four individuals save themselves and elude Hegde’s pursuit.

Cast

Here’s the complete cast of the series.

  • Subbaraju: Hegde
  • VJ Sunny: Jagan
  • Divi Vadthya: Ramya Nayak
  • Prudhvi Raj: Gajendra
  • Krishna Burugula: Karthik
  • Ravi Raj: Abhay
  • Roiel Shree: Harsha
  • Divya Vani: CI Uma Devi
  • Shafi: Mentor
  • Dayanand Reddy: Jagan’s father

ATM web series review

The IMDb rating for the ATM series is 7.1/10.

ATM consists of eight episodes with titles like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” “Premier Padmini,” “In Pursuit of Mysore Bonda,” “Tea Cheppu Dasu,” “Probability,” “200 KMPH,” “Sarvejana Sukhino Bhavanthu,” and “Appapiree.” The series transitions from being a drama in the first half to an intriguing crime thriller in the second half. It kicks off with an intense shootout sequence and then delves into the past to recount the events that led the group into the complicated situation they find themselves in.

The ATM series maintains viewer engagement with its captivating storyline. The visual aesthetics of the web series adopt a rustic theme, enhancing the overall experience. The dialogue is gritty, and certain scenes possess a bold quality.