Kaalipotka is a 2026 Indian Bengali-language action thriller web series directed and written by Abhirup Ghosh. Produced by Edgy Entertainment, the series stars Swastika Mukherjee, Anirban Chakrabarti, Sreya Bhattacharya, Shruti Das, and Himika Bose in the lead roles.[1] The series premiered on ZEE5 on 23 January 2026.[2][3][4]
The series centres on four women from marginalised backgrounds whose lives intersect following an accidental death, leading them into a violent conflict involving organised crime and law enforcement.[5]
Premise
The narrative follows Srima, Rani, Rinku and Minoti—four women from disparate socio-economic backgrounds—who are drawn together by the accidental death of Minoti's husband. In their attempt to conceal the incident, they become entangled with Rana, a violent former convict, while simultaneously facing pressure from the local police. As events escalate, the women are forced to confront issues of power, survival and systemic exploitation.
Cast
- Swastika Mukherjee as Srima
- Anirban Chakrabarti as Rana
- Sreya Bhattacharya as Minoti
- Shruti Das as Rani
- Himika Bose as Rinku
- Souman Bose as Mona
Episodes
Season 1
Production
The series was produced by Abhirup Ghosh under the banner of Edgy Entertainment. Principal photography was conducted in West Bengal, with Subhadeep Naskar serving as the director of cinematography.[5] The music for Kaalipotka was composed by Kuntal De, with lyrics written by Victor Mukherjee.[6] The title track, also titled Kaalipotka, features vocals by Jojo Mukherjee, along with rap performances by the lead actresses Swastika Mukherjee, Shruti Das, Himika Bose and Sreya Bhattacharya.[7][1]
Release
The official trailer of the series was released on 16 January 2026.[8] Kaalipotka began streaming on ZEE5 from 23 January 2026.[9]
Reception
Reviewing the series for The Times of India, Poorna Banerjee gave it 3.5 out of 5, remarking that the narrative loses momentum in its middle stretch but recovers toward the end. She described Kaalipotka as a compelling watch for audiences interested in bleak, female-centric storytelling.[10]
Aratrika Dey of Ei Samay observed that the series is not without flaws, but highlighted its performances and language as key strengths, adding that its impact builds slowly over the course of the narrative.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bangla ZEE5 Launches The Title Track Of a New Web Series Kaalipotka. News Nation 360(14 January 2026). Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ Kaalipotka brings stories of power and survival to the fore. The Times of India(21 January 2026). Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ সমাজের প্রান্তবাসীদের গল্প বললে গালমন্দ, যৌনতা থাকবেই! অহেতুক আমিও পছন্দ করি না: অনির্বাণ. Anandabazar Patrika(21 January 2026).
- ↑ South & Regional OTT Releases This Week: Mark, Sirai, Cheekatilo, 45, Kaalipotka And More. News18. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kaalipotka OTT release date: When and where to watch Swastika Mukherjee's Bengali action thriller. OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ Music meets defiance in the title track of Kaalipotka. The Times of India(2026-01-10). Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ ‘Kaalipotka’: Swastika Mukherjee, Shruti Das, Himika Bose and Sreya Bhattacharya rap in quirky title track. The Telegraph(10 January 2026).
- ↑ Kaalipotka unveils a raw, female-centric narrative. The Times of India(2026-01-22). Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ Kaalipotka OTT Release Date: Here’s where to watch this thriller Bengali web series online, Azad, Hardik(2026-01-19). Retrieved 2026-01-22.
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