Shodha OTT Release: When And Where To watch Pawan Kumar's Debut Web Series
The much-awaited Kannada series Shodha is all set to premiere on OTT platforms. Widely acclaimed director Pawan Kumar, known for films like Lucia, U-Turn, and Dhoomam, is gearing up to mark his first lead role in the web series.
Shodha is all set to premiere on ZEE5, marking the second original Kannada web series on the streaming platform after the release of the thriller series Ayyana Mane.
When and Where to Watch Shodha?
Shodha will be premiering on OTT giant ZEE5 from August 22, 2025. While much about the plot of the series is still under wraps, Shodha is expected to be a suspense thriller. Sharing the update, ZEE5 took to social media on August 12 and wrote, 'Suspense thriller Shodha, Kannada web series trailer tomorrow at 7 p.m. Shodha from August 22nd on Kannada ZEE5."
Shodha Releases Its Trailer
Directed by Sunil Mysuru and written by Suhas Navarathna, Shodha blends together ancient folklore and a modern tale of moral dilemmas and deception. In this 6-episode series Pawan Kumar plays the protagonist named Rohit, a sharp lawyer who has built his career on bending the law to his will. Things take an unexpected turn when his wife mysteriously disappears, only for the police to later return with a woman they claim is her, but Rohit believes she is an imposter. What follows is an intense psychological battle as his accusations trigger a chain of unpleasant events. As the plot develops, Rohit has to make an impossible choice that could destroy his life and career.
Alongside Pawan Kumar, the series features a versatile lineup of actors, including Siri Ravikumar, Arun Sagar, Shwetha Prasad, and Anusha Ranganath in prominent roles.
Who is Pawan Kumar?
Pawan Kumar started his career in the entertainment industry as an actor in minor parts and later made a name for himself as a writer with Manasaare before going on to direct a plethora of genre-defining Kannada films. In 2011, Pawan Kumar made his directorial debut with the black comedy Lifeu Ishtene, which starred Dignath in the lead role. His breakthrough came in 2013 when he directed a psychological thriller titled Lucia, which received wide acclaim. Later in 2015, the film was remade in Tamil as Enakkul Oruvan. Pawan Kumar also helmed projects like U-Turn and even made his debut in Malayalam cinema with Fahadh Faasil's Dhoomam.
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