Mrs Deshpande on OTT: Reasons to watch Madhuri Dixit’s murder mystery series

Mrs Deshpande is inching closer to its awaited release, and fans are excited to witness Madhuri Dixit’s unique character as a serial killer. Ahead of the crime thriller series’ premiere on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium) on December 19, here are some reasons why it makes a compelling watch for the upcoming weekend.

Reasons to watch Madhuri Dixit’s Mrs Deshpande

Nagesh Kukonoor’s direction

After surprising viewers with an explosive docuseries with The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, seasoned filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is gearing up to bring another power-packed series. The upcoming crime thriller titled Mrs Deshpande promises a compelling narrative that balances various genres to highlight the best.

Madhuri Dixit in a dark character

Madhuri Dixit is a prominent actress in the Hindi cinema whose fine performances have earned her recognition among fans and critics alike. Mrs Deshpande features Madhuri Dixit in the titular role of a serial killer who is locked up in jail but grants release to help police hunt her ‘copycat’ killer. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness a challenging and layered character that allows Madhuri Dixit to explore an uncharted territory in a dark avatar. Rooted in mystery and wickedness, the character is expected to be an intriguing role for the Hum Aapke Kon Hai actress.

Layered plotline with twists

Mrs Deshpande is a gripping psychological thriller series that blends crime, thriller, and a layered narrative to offer a suspense-laden series. Priyanshu Chatterjee and Siddharth Chandekar appear in pivotal roles.

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An intriguing trailer

In the trailer, we meet the eponymous lead in the jail, who is surprised to see a serial killer copying her style. As police officials hunt for the culprit, they enlist the help of Mrs Deshpande to crack the twisted mystery. Packed with a strong ensemble and a mysterious narrative, the series promises a fresh tale of crime investigation.

FAQs:

Q: How to watch Mrs Deshpande series?

A: Mrs Deshpande, starring Madhuri Dixit, is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on December 19, 2025 as part of Hotstar specials.

Q: Who plays the lead in Mrs Deshpande?

A: Madhuri Dixit plays the titular lead role as Mrs. Deshpande—A serial killer. The cast also includes Siddharth Chandekar and Priyanshu Chatterjee.

Q: Is Mrs Deshpande based on a show?

A: Yes, Mrs Deshpande is an Indian adaptation of the acclaimed 2017 French psychological thriller miniseries, La Mante (The Mantis).