Soul Stories

The anthology series is divided into five short stories, each exploring the female psyche and body. == Cast ==

• Suhasini Maniratnam as Rani • Anarkali Marikar as Vaishnavi • Dayyana Hameed • Renji Panicker • RJ Karthik • Wafa Khatheeja • Asha Madathil • Sminu Sijo • Gopika Manjusha • Nimna Fathoomi as Raiza == Release ==

The web weries was released on manoramaMAX OTT platform on October 18, 2024. == Reception ==

"Soul Stories" garnered a generally positive reception upon its release on manoramaMAX, with critics and audiences praising its focus on diverse female experiences and its thought-provoking narratives. Critical Response: • Themes and Storytelling: The web series was lauded for its exploration of socially relevant subjects impacting women, such as sexuality, class differences, gender discrimination, and consent. Reviewers noted how the anthology format allowed for a sensitive and sensible, though not always smooth, portrayal of the female psyche and body. For instance, a review by Onmanorama highlighted the series' attempt to provide a "short guide to understanding women." • Direction: Sanil Kalathil's direction was commended for its honest approach to depicting the travails of women and for staying true to the core idea of the series. As noted by OTTPlay, Kalathil "stays honest to the core idea as it portrays the travails of women." and Onmanorama. "Neeril Veezhum Pookkal" was noted for its bold exploration of a same-sex relationship, with Onmanorama acknowledging its "daring" nature. == References ==