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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Shodha' OTT Release: Find out when and where to watch filmmaker Pawan Kumar' starrer
Kannada filmmaker 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now OTT details 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.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shodha OTT Release: Here's when and where you can watch Lucia director Pawan Kumar's first web series in lead role
Director Pawan Kumar is known for acclaimed films like Lucia, U-Turn, and Dhoomam. Now, the Kannada filmmaker is all set to mark his first lead role in a web series titled Shodha. When and where to watch Shodha Shodha is slated to begin streaming on the OTT platform, ZEE5, from August 22, 2025. While the complete plot of the show has not yet been revealed, the series will be a suspense thriller, unveiling its trailer on August 13, 2025, at 7 PM. Sharing the update, the official social media handle of ZEE5 penned, 'Suspense thriller Shodha, Kannada web series trailer tomorrow at 7 PM. Shodha from August 22nd on Kannada ZEE5.' Interestingly, Shodha will be the second original Kannada web series commissioned by ZEE5 after the release of Ayyana Mane. Official announcement of Shodha: Shodha is a 6-episode-long web series written by Kyaabre fame Suhas Navarathna and directed by Orchestra, Mysuru's helmer, Sunil Mysooru. As Pawan Kumar plays the protagonist, the series has actors Siri Ravikumar, Arun Sagar, Shwetha Prasad, Anusha Ranganath, and more in key roles. The web series is musically crafted by Arjun Ramu with Rahul Roy serving as the Director of Photography (DOP). Who is Pawan Kumar? Pawan Kumar is an actor, director, and screenwriter who predominantly works in Kannada cinema. Starting his career as an actor in minor roles, and made his mark as a writer for the movie Manasaare. In 2011, he made his directorial debut with the Dignath-starrer black comedy Lifeu Ishtene. However, it was the 2013 psychological thriller Lucia that marked his breakthrough, receiving widespread acclaim. The film, which was Kannada cinema's first-ever crowdfunded project, featured the story of Nikki, a cinema hall usher who suffers from insomnia. After taking a special pill, he gets trapped between dream and reality. The movie is considered a pioneer in Kannada cinema's new wave and was remade in Tamil as Enakkul Oruvan in 2015. Later on, Pawan helmed projects like U-Turn and even made his debut in Malayalam cinema with Fahadh Faasil 's Dhoomam. Over the years, he has been part of several movies with supporting roles and even web series like Kudi Yedamaithe and Honeymoon.
New Indian Express
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
KRG Studios and Zee5 back Kannada web series Shodha, starring Pawan Kumar in the lead
The series is penned by Suhas Navarathna, who has been part of Suman Kumar's writing team for The Family Man Season 2 and is currently working on The Family Man Season 3. Karthik adds, 'Suhas brought in tight writing and a modern pace. Pawan's involvement elevated the material further. The story, the setting, and its emotional beats all align well with today's digital audiences.'
