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{{Short description|Indian webseries}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Andhar Maya.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = Horror
| creator = Pralhad Kudtarkar
| writer = Pralhad Kudtarkar (Dialogues)
| screenplay = Kapil Bhopatkar
| director = Bhimrao Mude
| starring = [[Kishor Kadam]] [[Rutuja Bagwe]] Shubhankar Tawde Swapnalee Patil Shubhangi Bhujbal Anup Belwalkar Omprakash Shinde Pihu Gosavi Aarav Aeer
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 
| producer = [[Sharmishtha Raut]] Tejas Desai
| cinematography = 
| editor = 
| company = Ericon Telefilms
| network = [[ZEE5]]
}}

'''''Andhar Maya''''' is a [[Marathi language|Marathi]]-language [[Horror film|horror]] web series directed by Bhimrao Mude and produced by [[Sharmishtha Raut]] and Tejas Desai under the banner Ericon Telefilms. The story and dialogues are written by Pralhad Kudtarkar, and the screenplay is by Kapil Bhopatkar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhatkar |first=Jhanvi |title=या वाड्यात काळ पण थांबतो! 'अंधार माया'चा अंगावर काटा आणणारा ट्रेलर; कोकणातील त्या वाड्यात नेमकं काय घडलं? |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/web-series/kishor-kadam-andhar-maya-trailer-out-zee5-web-series-what-happened-in-khatu-family-ancestral-home-in-konkan/articleshow/121270613.cms |website=India Times}}</ref> The series stars [[Kishor Kadam]] in a lead role,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-20 |title=Andhar Maya Horror Marathi Series : कोकणातील वाड्यात दडलंय गूढ, अंधार मायाचा भयावह ट्रेलर रिलीज |url=https://www.mymahanagar.com/entertainment/andhar-maya-horror-marathi-series-trailer-released/ |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=My Mahanagar |language=mr}}</ref> along with [[Rutuja Bagwe]], [[Shubhankar Tawde]], Swapnalee Patil, Shubhangi Bhujbal, Anup Belwalkar, Omprakash Shinde, Pihu Gosavi, and Aarav Aeer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-20 |title=Andhar Maya Trailer Release: A Dark Dive Into Memories, Emotions, and Fear {{!}} ZEE5 ની પ્રથમ મરાઠી હૉરર ઑરિજિનલ સીરિઝ `અંધાર માયા`નું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/web-series/article/andhar-maya-trailer-release-zee5-unveils-its-first-marathi-horror-original-243731 |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref> It follows the Khatu family, who return to their ancestral home, where they encounter a series of disturbing and unexplained events.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-19 |title=कोकणातील वाडा, गूढ कथा अन्...; मराठीत येणार हॉरर सीरिज, ट्रेलर पाहून अंगावर येईल काटा! निर्माती आहे 'ही' लोकप्रिय अभिनेत्री |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/ott/zee-5-andhar-maya-horror-web-series-trailer-out-kishor-kadam-in-lead-role-sva-00-5098629/ |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref> The series premiered on [[ZEE5]] on 30 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sonavane |first=Gaurav |date=2025-05-28 |title=Friday OTT releases (May 30, 2025): 7 new movies and shows on Netflix, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and more |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/friday-ott-releases-may-30-2025-7-new-movies-and-shows-on-netflix-sonyliv-zee5-and-more |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Premise ==
The series follows the Khatu family as they return to their ancestral home in the [[Konkan|Konkan region]] to perform a final ritual. The mansion, known as a wada, has housed several generations of the family. Upon their return, the family experiences a series of unexplained and unsettling events. A child figure named Antushet is associated with these occurrences. The narrative also focuses on Gonya, a long-time servant of the household who has remained in the house through the years. As events unfold, past and present begin to converge, and members of the family start to go missing.

== Cast and characters ==

* [[Kishor Kadam]] as Gonya
* [[Rutuja Bagwe]] as Madhavi
* [[Shubhankar Tawde]] as Kartik
* Swapnalee Patil
* Shubhangi Bhujbal as Nayna
* Anup Belwalkar as Keshav
* Omprakash Shinde as Manoj
* Pihu Gosavi as Sayli
* Aarav Aeer

== Release ==
The series is set to premiere on 30 May 2025 on [[ZEE5]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-28 |title=Enter the Darkness with Andhar Maya, the Gripping Horror Web Series on ZEE5 |url=https://telanganatoday.com/enter-the-darkness-with-andhar-maya-the-gripping-horror-web-series-on-zee5 |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref> A promotional trailer was released in 19 May 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-19 |title=‘Andhar Maya’ trailer: In horror series, death stalks a family’s ancestral home |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1082534/andhar-maya-trailer-in-horror-series-death-stalks-a-familys-ancestral-home |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-20 |title=कुटुंबाचं घर की पछाडलेला वाडा? ZEE5 ची पहिली हॉरर वेबसीरीज ‘अंधार माया’ चा ट्रेलर लाँच |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/bollywood/andhar-maya-trailer-launch-zee5-first-marathi-horror-series-876395.html |access-date=2025-05-29 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Andhar Maya received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its atmospheric setting and performances, but criticism for its execution and pacing.

''[[Scroll.in]]'' noted that the series is initially overloaded with strange events, jump scares, and wonky camera angles. The ominousness is unrelenting, and the squabbling between the cousins over the fate of the property is enervating.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-30 |title=‘Andhar Maya’ review: An ancestral home in the Konkan is overrun by ghosts and greed |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1082969/andhar-maya-review-an-ancestral-home-in-the-konkan-is-overrun-by-ghosts-and-greed |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref>

''[[Loksatta]]'' praised the series for its gripping start and the unfolding mysteries within the ancestral home. The review highlighted the performances of [[Kishor Kadam]], [[Rutuja Bagwe]], and [[Shubhankar Tawde]], stating that each episode increases the suspense.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-02 |title=खातू कुटुंबाचं रहस्य उलगडणारी 'अंधार माया', कोकणातल्या वाड्याची गोष्ट पाहून उडेल थरकाप |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/ott/andhar-maya-review-know-how-the-series-is-kishor-kadam-rutuja-bagwe-shubhankar-tawde-acting-is-great-scj-81-5128927/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref>

''M9 News'' criticized the series for its weak execution despite having an intriguing concept. The review pointed out that while the show has potential, it fails to deliver a satisfying experience due to its predictable storytelling and lack of impactful horror elements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toleti |first=Siddartha |date=2025-05-30 |title=Andhar Maya Review: Few New Ideas, Weak Execution |url=https://www.m9.news/ott-review/andhar-maya-web-series-review/ |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=M9.news |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Episodes ==
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = The Homecoming
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = The Khatu family comes together at their old family home to carry out the final rites for Dinushet Khatu. Their caretaker, Gonya, welcomes them warmly, but each family member has a hidden agenda.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Mystery Behind Dinu's Death
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = While exploring the house, Sayali, the daughter of Manoj and Shalaka, senses something unusual. As tensions rise among the family over what to do with the mansion, secrets surrounding Dinushet’s death begin to come to light.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Where is Nayana
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Sayali has an asthma attack just as Manoj and Shalaka’s hidden truths come out. Meanwhile, Keshav looks through his father’s Dashavatar outfits and jewelry. The next morning, both Nayana and the jewelry are gone.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Dare To Leave?
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = The Khatu family searches desperately for Nayana and makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Sayali forms a bond with a roaming spirit named Antushet. In a sudden accident, Manoj and Shalaka lose their lives.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Dance of Death
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Keshav promises Gonya that the mansion won’t be sold, but the recent deaths in the family lead Kartik and his wife to decide to leave. Later, Keshav sees someone dressed in his father’s Dashavatar outfit.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Not Without My Child
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Kartik hurries to help Sayali during another asthma attack, but he’s unable to save her. He soon discovers that Gonya is responsible for the family’s deaths and tries to flee with Madhavi. Whether they make it out safely remains uncertain.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = It Begins Again
|DirectedBy = Bhimrao Mude
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|05|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary = Madhavi tries to run from Gonya and the mansion to protect her child, but is confronted by the spirits of the Khatu family. She pleads with Gonya to spare her child’s life and then uncovers a shocking truth.
|LineColor = #9C958E}}
}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=36985214}}
* ''[https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/andhar-maya/0-6-4z5754668 Andhar Maya]'' on [[ZEE5]]

[[Category:2020s Indian television series]]
[[Category:Indian web series]]
[[Category:Indian horror fiction television series]]
[[Category:Indian drama web series]]
[[Category:Marathi-language television shows]]
[[Category:ZEE5 original programming]]
[[Category:2025 Indian television series debuts]]

Andhar Maya - Revision history

TimXlb08387347 at 13:17, 7 September 2025