Chiraiya OTT release date: When and where to watch Divya Dutta's social drama on marital consent
Divya Dutta is all set to be seen in JioHotstar's upcoming hard-hitting social drama, Chiraiya. The series highlights important questions around Indian marriages.
Last Updated: 02.51 PM, Feb 27, 2026
Led by Divya Dutta, the upcoming JioHotstar original series Chiraiya is a bold drama tackling the sensitive issue of marital rape and the misconception that marriage equals unconditional consent. The series is slated to release in March 2026.
When and where to watch Chiraiya?
| Series | Chiraiya |
| OTT platform | JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) |
| OTT release date | March 8, 2026 |
| Cast | Divya Dutta, Sanjay Mishra, Siddharth Shaw, Prasanna Bisht, Faisal Rashid, Tinnu Anand, and Sarita Joshi |
Chiraiya will be released on JioHotstar on March 8, and you will also be able to watch it with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
What's the story of Chiraiya?
Chiraiya is an upcoming gripping social drama web series from SVF Entertainment, starring Divya Dutta in the lead. This series confronts the taboo subject of marital rape and challenges the widespread notion of automatic consent within Indian marriages.
The teaser shows Pooja, a young bride who begins her married life full of hope, only to confront the harsh realities of 'normalised' injustice behind closed doors. At the centre of the story is the matriarch, portrayed by Divya Dutta, who faces a difficult choice while navigating a family system that pressures women into silence for the sake of peace.
This show directly challenges the "deeply natural" belief that marriage is equal to eternal, unconditional consent. The tagline "#ShaadiLicenseNahiHai" (Marriage is not a license) underscores the message that a marriage certificate does not allow forced intimacy. Chiraiya highlights how Indian society romanticises sacrifice and pressures women to remain silent to protect family honour.
Meanwhile, directed by Shashant Shah, Chiraiya stars Divya Dutta, Sanjay Mishra, Siddharth Shaw, Prasanna Bisht, Faisal Rashid, Tinnu Anand, and Sarita Joshi.
Divya Dutta on Chiraiya
Speaking about Chiraiya, Divya Dutta said that while living with her character in Chiraiya, she found herself constantly confronting an uncomfortable truth: how often we silence ourselves in the name of preserving relationships, in the name of keeping the peace.
She said, "When you witness someone you love being diminished or wronged, do you stay quiet to protect what exists, or do you risk everything to protect what is right?" She shared that there was no easy answer and that this was what made the story so deeply unsettling. Divya also said that she hoped that when people experienced it, they would not just see it, but truly feel it and recognise the truths that, in silence, often remain unspoken.
Chiraiya series FAQs
Q. When and where to watch Chiraiya?
A. Chiraiya will be released on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on March 8, 2026.
Q. Who directed Chiraiya?
A. Chiraiya is directed by Shashant Shah and produced by SVF Entertainment.
Q. Who stars in Chiraiya?
A. Chiraiya features Divya Dutta, Sanjay Mishra, Siddharth Shaw, Prasanna Bisht, Faisal Rashid, Tinnu Anand, and Sarita Joshi.