Real Kashmir Football Club out on OTT: Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub-led series drops earlier than expected; here's where you can stream

In anticipation of its official midnight premiere on December 9, 2025, the much-anticipated sports drama series Real Kashmir Football Club has begun streaming on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium). On Monday, December 8, the eight-part series became available to streaming platform subscribers in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, and Malayalam languages.

Inspiration and theme

Inspired by the real-life tale of Real Kashmir FC, the first professional football club from Jammu and Kashmir, the show has garnered a lot of attention for its storyline, which centres on perseverance, solidarity, and the transforming power of sport in the face of adversity.

Real Kashmir Football Club follows a collection of underdog players, two ambitious visionaries, and their quest to become a professional football club in the Kashmir region. As the club gradually becomes a symbol of hope for its players and the community, the series follows their journey from the beginning, through early failures, personal sacrifices, and little triumphs.

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Core message

According to SonyLIV, the show is "a story of rookies, of strangers, of turmoil – but above all, a story of love: for the game, for Kashmir, for possibility," highlighting the goal of the production, which is to combine high-stakes sports drama with a universally relatable tale of aspiration and community. The story recounts how a single, revolutionary concept—the formation of a strong professional team—goes well beyond its original progenitors.

Manav Kaul and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub spearhead and play crucial roles in the series, which has a strong ensemble cast. Anmol Dhillon Thakeria, Khusshal Maggo, Shahid Mushtaq, Shubhang Chaturvedi, Mark Bennington, Saud Al Rasdid Para, Afnan Fazli, Adil Pala, Imran Farooq, Anmol Dhillon Thakeria, and Shahid Mushtaq are all part of the supporting cast.

Creative team

Mahesh Mathai and Rajesh Mapuskar are the creative minds behind the eight-part series. Mahesh Mathai also serves as the showrunner. The production crew has made it clear that they want to show the struggles that the Real Kashmir FC had in its early years.

Subscribers can start watching the full series right away thanks to SonyLIV's (OTTplay Premium) early streaming window, even though the official debut date was set for December 9, 2025, at midnight. Audiences interested in captivating real-life stories and the essence of 'underdog' sports stories are likely to like the Hindi version of the series, which is accessible as part of the OTT platform's 2025 original slate. The series is marketed as a celebration of bravery, unity, and the unwavering ability of athletics to inspire and heal.

Real Kashmir Football Club FAQs:

Q: Is Real Kashmir Football Club based on a true story?

A: Yes. The SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) series, Real Kashmir Football Club, is inspired by the true story of the formation and journey of Real Kashmir FC, which became the first professional football club from Jammu and Kashmir to compete in India's top-flight football league. The club's creation was a collaborative effort between a Kashmiri Hindu Pandit and a Kashmiri Muslim, emphasizing unity and the power of sport.

Q: Who are the lead actors in the Real Kashmir Football Club series?

A: Real Kashmir Football Club stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Manav Kaul in the lead roles. Manav Kaul, who has personal ties to the region, plays one of the visionaries who helps establish the soccer team.

Q: When did Real Kashmir Football Club officially release on SonyLIV?

A: Real Kashmir Football Club officially launched on the SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) on December 9, 2025, at midnight. However, it was made available for early streaming starting at 2:00 PM IST on December 8, 2025.