Janaawar OTT release date, what to expect, cast, trailer breakdown, and more about the crime series

ZEE5 dropped the official trailer and release date of its original series Janaawar – The Beast Within a few days back, hinting at some gruesome incidents within a tribal community. The series claims to highlight the prejudices that have been followed for years in this tribal community and how it turned into a heinous crime. Janaawar also has a police procedural theme, where Bhuvan Arora plays the lead as investigative officer Hemant Kumar, who also has a dark past.

When to watch Janaawar – The Beast Within

The Hindi series is releasing on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on September 26, 2025. Janaawar, directed by Shachindra Vats, consists of 8 episodes.

While Bhuvan Arora will be seen in the lead role, the investigative thriller series also features Bhagwan Tiwari, Atul Kale, Vaibhav Yashvir, Eshika Dey, Vinod Suryavanshi, Amit Sharma, Badrul Islam, and Deekshha Sonalkar Tham in pivotal roles.

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What to expect from Janaawar – The Beast Within

Prepare for a gritty crime drama set in the rural town of Chhand. The series will follow a complicated investigation surrounding a headless body and a cache of missing gold. The story will be shown through the eyes of inspector Hemant Kumar as he navigates the escalating violence and crime in the tribal community.

The series follows the profound themes of identity crisis, social hierarchy, and the innate darkness–the 'beast within'–that resides in everyone. As Hemant peels back the layers of the mysteries, Janaawar challenges the main point of what defines a person, questioning whether true identity is forged by one's ancestry or by their courage during tough times.

What does the trailer of Janaawar show

The 1-minute-50-second video begins with the bone-chilling revelation of a headless corpse that has left the locality grappling with fear. The trailer introduces Hemant Kumar as a resident of the town who is widely known as 'Chhand ka Milkha'. He's a determined inspector and the investigating officer on the gruesome case now. The video also reveals some dark rituals of the tribal community and reminds viewers that true identity is not created by birth, but by courage.

FAQs

Q: Where can I watch Janaawar – The Beast Within?

A: Janaawar – The Beast Within will land on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) on September 26.

Q: Who is the lead actor in Janaawar – The Beast Within?

A: Bhuvan Arora is the lead actor in Janaawar – The Beast Within.

Q: Who is the director of Janaawar – The Beast Within?

A: Shachindra Vats has directed Janaawar – The Beast Within.