Nishaanchi OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Anurag Kashyap's crime drama starring Aaishvary Thackeray

Premiering exclusively on Prime Video for subscribers on November 14, 2025, is the highly anticipated crime drama Nishaanchi, a directorial effort by Anurag Kashyap. The film, which has been available for rent on the platform since late October, will now be accessible to all Prime Video subscribers, giving a wider audience access to the much-discussed two-part saga.

Anurag Kashyap's return to gritty crime

With this critically acclaimed film, which hit theatres on September 19, 2025, Kashyap returns to the grittier, more traditional style of rural crime that made him famous. Nishaanchi is a multi-layered story set in the murky underworld of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in the middle of the last decade.

Nishaanchi follows the tumultuous lives of twin brothers Babloo and Dabloo Nishaanchi, played by newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray. The narrative establishes a striking contrast between the twins: the older, more careless Babloo lives a life of crime as an enforcer, while the younger, more frightened Dabloo lives in his shadow and struggles with moral dilemmas.

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Unfolding family's tragic history

The film explores the origins of the family's sorrow through a dense flashback narrative. It dives into their parents' downfall at the hands of the crafty Ambika Prasad (Kumud Mishra), starring Vineet Kumar Singh as the budding wrestler Jabardast Singh and Monika Panwar as the skilled shooter Manjari. A betrayal, animosity, and vengeance-filled story spanning two generations begins when an old acquaintance, Ambika, prepares the naive Babloo for a life of violence and crime.

Rinku, played by the fiery dancer Vedika Pinto, adds another layer of complexity to their lives as she becomes entangled in the delicate web of feelings between the two brothers. The story begins with the trio being involved in a botched 2006 bank heist. This leads to Babloo's imprisonment, which gives Dabloo an opportunity to shine and develop a stronger bond with Rinku. However, the situation also intensifies the underlying sibling rivalry.

Stellar ensemble cast and performances

Both the acting and the film's authentic, unfiltered environment have received high praise. Fundamental to the film's emotional core is Thackeray's contrasting representation of the macho mobster and the submissive brother. Seasoned actors Kumud Mishra (the manipulative criminal lord) and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (Inspector Kamal Ajeeb) are part of the ensemble cast. Vineet Kumar Singh and Monika Panwar play important roles that describe the family's terrible past.

Fans of Nishaanchi are eagerly awaiting the second installment after the first one ended with a high-stakes showdown. Nishaanchi Part 2 has ended production, but the next chapter in the crime epic has yet to have an official release date confirmed.

Wider accessibility to Anurag Kashyap's epic

Before the sequel comes out, more people will be able to enjoy Kashyap's signature dark and intricate storytelling in Nishaanchi now that it's available for direct subscription streaming on Prime Video, rather than only as a rental option.

FAQs:

Q: When is the subscription streaming release date for Anurag Kashyap's film Nishaanchi on Prime Video?

A: The crime drama film Nishaanchi will be available for subscription-based streaming on Prime Video starting November 14, 2025. The film is currently available to rent on the platform prior to this date.

Q: Who are the main actors in Nishaanchi?

A: The film stars newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray in a dual role as the twin brothers Babloo and Dabloo Nishaanchi. The core cast also includes Vedika Pinto as Rinku, Monika Panwar as their mother Manjari, Kumud Mishra as the antagonist Ambika Prasad, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Vineet Kumar Singh.

Q: Is Nishaanchi the first part of a series?

A: Yes, Nishaanchi is the first part of a two-part saga (similar in structure to Gangs of Wasseypur), which concludes on a cliffhanger. The director, Anurag Kashyap, has confirmed that the story continues in a sequel.