Kannada Web Series: ZEE5 Global to Premiere Suspense Thriller “Shodha”
ZEE5 Global is set to premiere its latest original Kannada web series, “Shodha“, a psychological crime thriller that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The six-episode series, produced by KRG Studios and directed by Sunil Mysuru, will be available exclusively on ZEE5 Global from August 29, 2025, streaming across 190+ countries.
The series follows Rohit, a sharp but morally grey lawyer, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he fails to recognize his own wife.
Shodha Kannada Web Series: A New Psychological Crime Thriller
Starring Pawan Kumar, Siri Ravikumar, Arun Sagar, and Anusha Ranganath, the show is a gripping suspense thriller that explores the complexities of human relationships. The success of ZEE5’s first original series, “Ayyana Mane“, has brought them to “Shodha”, a special project that showcases the strength of Kannada storytelling and the potential of OTT as a platform for fresh talent.
Kannada ZEE5, a language-specific OTT space, has been experimenting with mini-series and micro-series through the Bullet app. KRG Studios, the production house behind “Shodha”, has collaborated with other prominent production houses like PRK Productions and Tarun Sudhir Productions. The team, led by director Sunil Mysuru and writer Suhas Navarathna, has worked together to build this series, which promises to be a standout in the world of Kannada web series.
ZEE5 Global Kannada Series: Production and Cast
Actor Pawan Kumar, who stars in the series, is thrilled to be a part of this project, said:
“I had earlier worked on web series ideas in Hindi, but when I suggested the same in Kannada, they often got rejected. So when ZEE5 started doing Kannada web series, I was happy. They asked if I would act in Shodha. After listening to the story, I realized I would get space to experiment with the role. OTT gives us a chance to tell different kinds of stories. I wish ZEE5 Global becomes a big platform for many directors and writers. Shodha has given me that opportunity.”
Bengaluru, Kannada ZEE5, Business Head, Deepak Sriramulu, said:
“Earlier ZEE5 was one single OTT platform, but now we’ve started a language-specific OTT space – and that’s how Kannada ZEE5 began. We first experimented with mini-series and micro-series through the Bullet app. Our first original series Ayyana Mane got a great response That success has brought us to Shodha. With this step, we’ve also begun collaborating with production houses like KRG Studios, PRK Productions, and Tarun Sudhir Productions. Shodha is a special project – it shows the strength of Kannada storytelling and the potential of OTT as a platform for fresh talent.”
KRG Studios Karthik Gowda said:
“After the success of Ayyana Mane, director Pradeep suggested doing a web series. We wanted fresh writing, so we brought in Suhas Navarathna, who had earlier worked as a junior writer for The Family Man 2 & 3. Later, director Sunil Mysuru joined. One by one, the whole team came together, and with many people contributing, we built this series. The trailer has received very good feedback. Shodha will start streaming on ZEE5 Global from August 29.”
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, “Shodha” is a psychological crime thriller that promises to be a gripping suspense thriller. With its talented cast and crew, it is set to be a standout in the world of Kannada web series.
Don’t miss the premiere of “Shodha” on ZEE5 Global from August 29, 2025.
