Co-written by Shivankit Singh Parihar, the man behind some of TVF and Screenpatti’s most viral sketches, Sixer is the story of Nikku (also played by Parihar). Nikku, or “Nikku The Destroyer” as he is referred to, is the star of local tennis ball cricket tournaments. The moniker “Destroyer” is an ode to his penchant for hitting sixes almost at will. The moniker is also used to evoke a comparison to the mythological character of Bhasmasura, who destroyed everything and everyone that came his way. In this boon lay his bane, for Bhasmasura could potentially also destroy himself. Nikku’s temperament poses a similar conundrum for his life. Along with his team, Vijaynagar Vijetas, Nikku enters a tournament organized by the MLA Anant Pratap Singh where the winning amount is INR 5 Lacs. This team is quite like the 90s Indian cricket team with people passionate about the game but banking solely on one man to see them through – Nikku. It helps that Shivankit had a say in writing his own character because Nikku is written to highlight the strengths in Shivankit’s acting skills. The show also seems to come from lived experience. These tournaments in small towns and cities always find an ardent fan following in the locals. The players seem to reflect the childish megalomania of jocks from American high-school dramas. Their existence and fame is tied to their performance in these matches. Like DJ from Rang De Basanti, they are reluctant to face their life outside the field. Local politics has an important part in these tournaments. From fielding their team to sponsoring the event is a matter of pride for the politicians. It is also a game for enhancing their vote bank. Sixer gets the authenticity of this world spot on.