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Kankhajura
Genre
  • Crime
  • Drama
Based onMagpie
by Adam Bizanski
Story byChandan Arora
Upendra Sidhaye
Directed byChandan Arora
Starring
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producerSameer Khurana
ProducerAjay Rai
Cinematography
  • Rajeev Ravi
  • Vinod Illampally
Editor
  • Vaishak Ravi
Original release
NetworkSonyLIV
Release30 May 2025 (2025-05-30)

Kankhajura is a 2025 Hindi-language Indian crime thriller web series streaming on SonyLIV.[1] It is directed by Chandan Arora and produced by Ajay Rai.[2][3]

It stars Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina, Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju and Sarah Jane Dias[4][5] and the series is released on 30 May 2025.[6][7][8] It's an official adaptation of the Israeli TV series Magpie by Adam Bizanski.[9][10]

Plot

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After serving 14 years for a crime from his youth, Ashu returns to reconnect with his brother Max. As they struggle to rebuild trust, Ashu's dark past and dangerous connections resurface, threatening Max's life and business. A gripping story of family, redemption, and the shadows that never truly fade.

Cast

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Release

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Kankhajura was released on 30 May 2025.[15][16] The official trailer was unveiled on 21 May 2025.[17][18]

Reception

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Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that " While the show is filled with good performances -- everyone does their job well -- the writing doesn’t surprise as much as it could have. There’s also the standard difficulty of everything becoming a stretch."[19] Abhimanyu Mathur of Hindustan Times gave 4 stars out of 5 and writes that "Kankhajura is anything but lazy. It is original, too, marrying the essence of Magpie with the soul of Goa and the heart of desi storytelling. This show proves that if done right, even a remake can be one of the best shows of the year."[20] Archika Khurana of The Times of India rated 3.5/5 stars and observes that "Kankhajura may not be an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but it is a thoughtful, character-driven drama with enough intrigue and depth to keep you invested across its eight episodes."[21]

Deepa Gahlot writing for Scroll.in commented that "Roshan Mathew correctly tempers Ashu’s evil with a vulnerability that would have been touching if the consequences of his actions had been less destructive. Mohit Raina starts with a stylish confidence that turns to bafflement and then desperation, and he carries off the role well."[22] Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that " 'Kankhajura' is a psychological thriller that explores family tension and emotional manipulation. Despite strong performances, the series falters with a rushed and less impactful ending."[23] Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost rated 2.5/5 stars and said that "Kankhajura swings between pulsating and predictable. The performances are impressive but at times you end up being one step ahead of the people who try their best to deceive your wits. It even has a tinge of humour and happens to be a harmless watch."[24]

Mayur Sanap of Rediff.com rated 2/5 stars and said that "Kankhajura could have been so much better given its initial promise."[25] Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India commented that "The eight-episode drama lacks the craft to pull off a compelling premise."[26] Subhash K Jha writing for News 24 gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "Kankhajura has its dosage of deficits. Some of the action in the closing episodes looks stagey and tacky, and one involving gas cylinders is an embarrassment. But with Roshan Mathew’s OTT-defining performance—yes, we have not seen anything like this on any streamer–the series holds together very ably. As far as slow burn crime dramas go, this one scorches."[27]

References

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  1. ^ "KanKhajura digs deep into darkness". The Tribune. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Mohit Raina Leads Stellar Cast In Kan Khajura: A Thrilling Journey Into The World Of Magpie". News18. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Mohit Raina, Roshan Mathew to star in SonyLIV's 'Kan Khajura'". The Hindu. 17 January 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Mohit Raina, Roshan Mathew, Sarah Jane Dias to star in 'Kan Khajura'". India Today. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  5. ^ Features, C. E. (2 May 2025). "KanKhajura teaser: Roshan Mathew is meek and manipulative in Magpie adaptation". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  6. ^ "KanKhajura OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina's Psychological Thriller". Times Now. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Fragile to Fatal: KanKhajura Teaser Unveiled on Sony LIV". www.deccanchronicle.com. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Kankhajura Trailer: Mohit Raina, Roshan Mathew reunite as estranged brothers with a dark past, revengeful present, and uncertain future – Watch". www.india.com. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Mohit Raina, Roshan Mathew and Sarah Jane Dias to star in Indian remake of Israeli Drama 'Magpie'". The Times of India. 17 January 2024.
  10. ^ Whittock, Jesse (3 October 2023). "Indian Streamer SonyLIV To Adapt Yes Studios' Israeli Crime Drama 'Magpie'". Deadline.
  11. ^ M.V, Vivek (27 May 2025). "Roshan Mathew interview: On 'Kankhajura' and feeling at home in Hindi cinema". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  12. ^ "KanKhajura trailer: Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina play brothers with a mysterious dark past in Magpie's Indian adaptation. Watch". The Indian Express. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  13. ^ "Trinetra Haldar says she manifested working with Roshan Mathew in Kankhajura, recalls being nervous on first day". Hindustan Times.
  14. ^ Scroll Staff (21 May 2025). "'Kankhajura' trailer: Mohit Raina and Roshan Mathew play brothers with a troubled past". Scroll.in. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  15. ^ "Kankhajura Web Series (2025) | OTT Release Date, Seasons, Episodes, Cast, Coming Soon on SonyLiv". www.digit.in. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  16. ^ "KanKhajura Trailer: Mohit Raina, Roshan Mathew Lead Gritty Psychological Drama About Estranged Brothers - Watch". Times Now. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  17. ^ "KanKhajura Trailer Out: Mohit Raina And Sarah Jane Tease Dark Tale Of Memory And Madness". Zee News. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  18. ^ Naik, Payal (21 May 2025). "खोलवर दडलेली गुपितं आणि अपराधीभाव… 'कानखजुरा'चा ट्रेलर पाहून वाटेल भूतकाळाची भीती". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  19. ^ Subhra, Gupta (30 May 2025). "Kankhajura review: Roshan Mathew holds our attention, and keeps us there lens". The Indian Express. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  20. ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (30 May 2025). "Kankhajura review: A Roshan Mathew masterclass in acting makes this Magpie remake almost better than the original". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  21. ^ Khurana, Archika (30 May 2025). "Kankhajura Season 1 Review : A slow-burn thriller with emotional depth". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  22. ^ Gahlot, Deepa (30 May 2025). "'Kankhajura' review: An engaging look at insidious evil". scroll.in. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  23. ^ Farzeen, Sana (30 May 2025). "'Kankhajura review: Mohit-Roshan's thriller grips early but falters in climax". India Today. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  24. ^ Mathur, Vinamra (30 May 2025). "'Kankhajura' web-series review: Mohit Raina and Roshan Mathew's thriller swings between pulsating and predictable". Firstpost. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  25. ^ Sanap, Mayur (30 May 2025). "Kankhajura Review: Tepid Thriller". Rediff.com. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  26. ^ Desai, Rahul (30 May 2025). "'Kankhajura' Series Review: A Solid Roshan Mathew Cannot Rescue a Scrambled Remake". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  27. ^ Jha, Subhash K (30 May 2025). "Kankhajura Review: Ajay Rai's Series Is Anchored By An Exceptional Performance By Roshan Matthew". News 24. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
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