'Shodha' OTT Release: Find out when and where to watch filmmaker Pawan Kumar' starrer
is stepping into an all-new role, this time in front of the camera. The director-actor will play the protagonist in 'Shodha', a suspense thriller series that marks his first outing as the lead in a web project.
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The six-episode series is set to premiere on ZEE5 from August 22, 2025, and is creating a steady buzz among Kannada OTT audiences. While the makers are keeping plot details under wraps, the mystery will begin to unfold when the trailer drops on August 13 at 7 PM.
'Shodha' becomes the streaming platform's second original Kannada web series after 'Ayyana Mane'.
About 'Shodha'
Written by 'Kyaabre' fame Suhas Navarathna and helmed by director
Mysooru, 'Shodha' is set in a world of mystery and tension where suspenseful writing will anchor compelling visuals to keep audiences engaged episode-to-episode.
Pawan is well-known for his more-than-capable performances in smaller roles before he turned his focus to directing. In addition to him as the lead, 'Shodha' will star a strong cast with
, Arun Sagar, Shwetha Prasad, and Anusha Ranganath in principal roles.
The music for Shodha is composed by Arjun Ramu, and his music should elevate the suspenseful environment of the show. The images will be captured by Director of Photography Rahul Roy, and the final product should be polished and engaging.
Pawan Kumar, who began his career as an actor in minor parts, made a name for himself as a writer with 'Manasaare' before going on to direct genre-defining Kannada films. His decision to take on a full-fledged lead role in Shodha marks an exciting shift in his career trajectory, potentially opening new avenues for him in the OTT space.
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