Andhar Maya is a Marathi-language 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.[1] The series stars Kishor Kadam in a lead role,[2] along with Rutuja Bagwe, Shubhankar Tawde, Swapnalee Patil, Shubhangi Bhujbal, Anup Belwalkar, Omprakash Shinde, Pihu Gosavi, and Aarav Aeer.[3] It follows the Khatu family, who return to their ancestral home, where they encounter a series of disturbing and unexplained events.[4] The series premiered on ZEE5 on 30 May 2025.[5]
Premise
The series follows the Khatu family as they return to their ancestral home in the 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.[6] A promotional trailer was released in 19 May 2025.[7][8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
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.[11]
Episodes
References
- ↑ या वाड्यात काळ पण थांबतो! 'अंधार माया'चा अंगावर काटा आणणारा ट्रेलर; कोकणातील त्या वाड्यात नेमकं काय घडलं?, Bhatkar, Jhanvi. India Times.
- ↑ Andhar Maya Horror Marathi Series : कोकणातील वाड्यात दडलंय गूढ, अंधार मायाचा भयावह ट्रेलर रिलीज. My Mahanagar(2025-05-20). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ Andhar Maya Trailer Release: A Dark Dive Into Memories, Emotions, and Fear | ZEE5 ની પ્રથમ મરાઠી હૉરર ઑરિજિનલ સીરિઝ `અંધાર માયા`નું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ. www.gujaratimidday.com(2025-05-20). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ कोकणातील वाडा, गूढ कथा अन्...; मराठीत येणार हॉरर सीरिज, ट्रेलर पाहून अंगावर येईल काटा! निर्माती आहे 'ही' लोकप्रिय अभिनेत्री. Loksatta(2025-05-19). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ Friday OTT releases (May 30, 2025): 7 new movies and shows on Netflix, SonyLIV, ZEE5 and more, Sonavane, Gaurav. GQ India(2025-05-28). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ Enter the Darkness with Andhar Maya, the Gripping Horror Web Series on ZEE5. Telangana Today(2025-05-28). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ ‘Andhar Maya’ trailer: In horror series, death stalks a family’s ancestral home. Scroll.in(2025-05-19). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ कुटुंबाचं घर की पछाडलेला वाडा? ZEE5 ची पहिली हॉरर वेबसीरीज ‘अंधार माया’ चा ट्रेलर लाँच. Navarashtra(2025-05-20). Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ ‘Andhar Maya’ review: An ancestral home in the Konkan is overrun by ghosts and greed. Scroll.in(2025-05-30). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ खातू कुटुंबाचं रहस्य उलगडणारी 'अंधार माया', कोकणातल्या वाड्याची गोष्ट पाहून उडेल थरकाप. Loksatta(2025-06-02). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ Andhar Maya Review: Few New Ideas, Weak Execution, Toleti, Siddartha. M9.news(2025-05-30). Retrieved 2025-06-02.