Taskaree - The Smuggler’s Web OTT release date: When and where to watch Emraan Hashmi's crime-thriller series

Taskaree - The Smuggler’s Web is an upcoming Hindi crime series, which stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role as a customs officer. The series dives into the dark underworld of smuggling, offering a high-stakes action-thriller narrative. The makers have now unveiled the teaser along with the OTT release date. 

Taskaree - The Smuggler’s Web OTT release date

Taskaree - The Smuggler’s Web plot

Emraan Hashmi stars as Superintendent Arjun Meena, a calm and calculating customs officer who is determined to take strict action against the entire smuggling syndicate. He is seen in various disguises, which suggests a complex investigative approach.

This story explores a deep and complex criminal network whose operations span multiple international locations, from airports and warehouses to high-tech laboratories. This scale is global, demonstrating a sophisticated web of illegal trade. The central conflict pits Hashmi's character and his team against a powerful smuggling ring.

Taskaree - The Smuggler's Web features high-octane scenes, including car chases, helicopter landings, and dramatic battle scenes, as officers work to uncover and stop the syndicate.

The series highlights the fundamental struggle between a powerful criminal organisation and an officer of the law's unwavering determination to destroy it. The complex and intricate nature of modern global crime highlights how smuggling activities intersect across borders and potentially corrupt various systems.

Emraan Hashmi on Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web

Calling Taskaree - The Smuggler's Web an exciting series, Emraan said that playing a customs officer was new territory for him. He said that his character Arjun is not loud or flashy; he’s calm, observant, and always thinking two steps ahead. 

"I enjoyed stepping into that space. I’m really looking forward to audiences seeing me in this new role. Partnering with Netflix and Neeraj sir makes it even more special, it’s makers that encourage stories like this to be told at scale," Emraan said.

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Meanwhile, Taskaree - The Smuggler's Web also features Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha and Zoya Afroz. It is directed by Neeraj Pandey, known for helming A Wednesday!, Special 26, and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. 

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web FAQs:

Q: When and where can I watch Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web?

A: Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web is set to land on Netflix on January 14, 2026.

Q: Who leads Netflix's Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web?

A: In Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, Emraan Hashmi will play the role of a customs officer who aims to dismantle a global gold smuggling network.