Khauf
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| Genre | Horror |
| Written by | Smita Singh |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera |
| Running time | 43–50 minutes |
| Production company | Matchbox Shots |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 18 April 2025 |
Khauf (transl. Fear) is an 2025 Indian horror television series written by Smita Singh and directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan.[1][2] Produced under Matchbox Shots, starring Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni and Shilpa Shukla.[3] The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 18 April 2025.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Monika Panwar
- Rajat Kapoor
- Abhishek Chauhan
- Geetanjali Kulkarni
- Shilpa Shukla
- Chum Darang
- Asheema Vadaan
Production
[edit]On 19 March 2024, the series was announced by Amazon Prime Video.[5] The post-production was completed in 2024.[6]
Release
[edit]The teaser was released on 20 March 2024[7] and the trailer was released on 11 April 2025.[8]
The series was made available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on 18 April 2025.[9]
Reception
[edit]Abhimanyu Mathur writing for Hindustan Times gave the series 3 out of 5 stars.[10] Shubhra Gupta from The Indian Express rated the series 3/5 stars.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ ""Monika Panwar – A Perfect Fit for the Chilling Role in Khauf!", Says acclaimed cinematographer turned director, Pankaj Kumar". Deccan Chronicle. 10 April 2025.
- ^ "Khauf Promises a Gripping, Suspense-Filled Experience Like No Other! Writer and Creator Smita Singh Describes the Show as 'Raw and Real'". Deccan Chronicle. 15 April 2025.
- ^ "'Khauf': Prime Video announces release date of upcoming suspense horror series". The Hindu. 8 April 2025.
- ^ Niyogi, Agnivo (16 April 2025). "'Khauf' on Prime Video to 'Logout' on ZEE5: Films and shows hitting OTT this weekend". Telegraph India.
- ^ "'Citadel: Honey Bunny' to 'Mirzapur 3', all titles in Prime Video's 2024 slate". The Hindu. 19 March 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (25 November 2024). "'Tumbbad,' 'Ship of Theseus' Cinematographer Pankaj Kumar Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Film Bazaar-Selected Tribal Epic 'Konyak' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ Mall, Saurabh (20 March 2024). "OTT Release Khauf: B. A. Pass फिल्म की हीरोइन ने किया कमबैक, इस वेब सीरीज में दिखेगा…". Patrika News (in Hindi).
- ^ "'Khauf' trailer: Monika Panwar's search for freedom turns into a nightmare". Telegraph India. 11 April 2025.
- ^ "Original series Khauf releases on Prime Video on April 18". The Tribune. 13 April 2025.
- ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (18 April 2025). "Khauf review: Monika Panwar steals the show in slow-burn horror where patriarchy haunts, men are scarier than monsters". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (18 April 2025). "Khauf review: Psychological horror show digs deep, builds dread". The Indian Express.
External links
[edit]- Khauf at IMDb
- Khauf on Amazon Prime Video
