Khauf
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Khauf (transl. Fear) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller television series written by Smita Singh and directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. Produced under Matchbox Shots, starring Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni and Shilpa Shukla. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 18 April 2025. The series is a partial and unofficial remake of the South Korean psychological horror series, Strangers from Hell.
Infobox
Genre
Horror Thriller
Written by
Smita Singh
Directed by
Pankaj Kumar Surya Balakrishnan
Starring
Monika Panwar Rajat Kapoor Abhishek Chauhan Geetanjali Kulkarni Shilpa Shukla Chum Darang
Country of origin
India
Original language
Hindi
No. of episodes
8
Producers
Sanjay Routray Sarita Patil
Cinematography
Pankaj Kumar
Camera setup
Multiple-camera
Running time
43–50 minutes
Production company
Matchbox Shots
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Release
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Ladies Hostel"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
108085
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Stalker"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Venom"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Fever"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Possessed"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Trap"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Happy New Year"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
8
8
No.
8
Title
"The Reverie"
Original release date
18 April 2025 (2025-04-18)
Prod.
code
TBA
| No. | Title | Original release date | Prod. code |
| 1 | "Ladies Hostel" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | 108085 |
| 2 | "Stalker" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
| 3 | "Venom" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
| 4 | "Fever" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
| 5 | "Possessed" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
| 6 | "Trap" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
| 7 | "Happy New Year" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
| 8 | "The Reverie" | 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) | TBA |
References
- BBFChttps://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/khauf-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi5mzq4
- Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/monika-panwar-a-perfect-fit-for-the-chilling-role-in-khauf-says-acclaimed-cinematographer-turned-director-pankaj-kumar-1872135
- Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/khauf-promises-a-gripping-suspense-filled-experience-like-no-other-writer-and-creator-smita-singh-describes-the-show-as-raw-and-real-1873021
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/khauf-prime-video-announces-release-date-of-upcoming-suspense-horror-series/article69426050.ece
- Telegraph Indiahttps://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/from-khauf-on-prime-video-to-logout-on-zee5-films-and-shows-hitting-ott-this-weekend-photogallery/cid/2094437
- Zee Newshttps://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/halloween-2025-ott-watchlist-khauf-to-chhorii-2-6-spooky-shows-and-films-to-not-miss-on-prime-video-2978109
- The Hinduhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/citadel-honey-bunny-to-mirzapur-3-all-titles-in-prime-videos-2024-slate/article67969985.ece
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/tumbbad-pankaj-kumar-konyak-film-bazaar-1236222249/
- Patrika Newshttps://www.patrika.com/ott-news/ba-pass-film-heroine-shilpa-shukla-entered-through-khauf-web-series-8781508
- Telegraph Indiahttps://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/trailer-of-prime-video-upcoming-horror-series-khauf-out/cid/2093600
- The Tribunehttps://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/original-series-khauf-releases-on-prime-video-on-april-18/
- Hindustan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/khauf-review-monika-panwar-steals-the-show-in-slow-burn-horror-where-patriarchy-haunts-men-are-scarier-than-monsters-101744983917596.html
- The Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/khauf-review-psychological-horror-show-digs-deep-builds-dread-9951174/
- The Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/khauf/season-1/seasonreview/120247950.cms
- The Hollywood Reporter Indiahttps://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/khauf-series-review-a-masterful-blend-of-natural-and-supernatural-horror
- Scrollhttps://scroll.in/reel/1081336/khauf-review-a-relentlessly-dark-tale-of-human-and-demonic-possession
- OTT Playhttps://www.ottplay.com/review/khauf-review-patriarchy-haunts-more-than-a-ghost-in-this-meticulous-horror-drama/739b4388be312n
- Firstposthttps://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/khauf-web-series-review-rajat-kapoor-and-monika-panwars-horror-thriller-digs-deeper-and-keeps-you-engaged-13880748.html
- Cinema Expresshttps://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/review/2025/Apr/18/khauf-series-review-an-inventive-horror-drama-which-loses-steam-in-the-finale-2
- Pinkvillahttps://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/khauf-review-monika-panwar-and-rajat-kapoor-led-psychological-horror-drama-masterfully-blends-supernaturalism-with-personal-fears-1383098