Hotstar Specials : Salakaar
September 26, 2025
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Hotstar Specials : Salakaar | Official Trailer (2025) | Mouni R | Naveen K | Faruk K
The trailer reveals a strong cinematic style, lots of action, and suggests a spy story revolving around the past & present.
🧩 General introduction & production information
Salakaar is an espionage thriller film series directed by Faruk Kabir.
The script is built by Faruk Kabir with Spandan Mishra, Srinivas Abrol and Swati Tripathi.
The series consists of 5 episodes, each episode has a duration of about 27-39 minutes.
Salakaar was first released on JioHotstar / Hotstar Specials platform on August 8, 2025.
The production companies are Sphere Origins and Mahir Films.
Starring: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi, with Surya Sharma, Ashwath Bhatt, Purnendu Bhattacharya.
🔍 Plot & Timeline
Salakaar explores two timelines — past and present — revolving around a young Indian spy named Adhir and his espionage legacy.
In the past (the 70s–80s), Adhir takes part in covert missions related to the nuclear program of a neighboring country (Pakistan), trying to stop a nuclear conspiracy.
In the present (2025), a new nuclear threat emerges, forcing Adhir to re-enter the path of espionage to protect the country.
What makes Salakaar interesting is how the secrets of the past connect with the present danger, interweaving elements of revelations, betrayals, and loyalty.
💥 Highlights & Challenges
✅ Pros
Sleek visuals & production: Trailers and teasers show high-quality filming and an invested cinematic style.
Fast paced, short episodes: With 5 episodes, each episode does not last too long, making it easy for viewers to access without being overwhelmed.
Dual timeline & mystery: The interweaving of past and present storylines helps create a sense of curiosity, keeping viewers wanting to explore further
Experienced actors: Big names like Mukesh Rishi, Mouni Roy, and young actors bring a fresh combination.
❌ Cons & controversies
Some reviews say Salakaar has “style over substance” — meaning beautiful visuals, dramatic music, but the script, logic, and character depth are not fully exploited.
The overuse of slow motion and epic action scenes can dilute the story.
The supporting or secondary characters are sometimes not well developed, leading to some scenes becoming superficial.
📝 Conclusion & Expectations
Salakaar sets high expectations for the spy genre of Indian cinema on the OTT platform — especially when it combines elements of drama, national threat and a time-travel plot. The series not only hits the thrill but also aspires to tell the story of those who silently protect national security.
If the script had been exploited more deeply — to reduce the abuse of “stylish” effects, increase the psychological depth of the characters — Salakaar could have risen to become one of the most memorable spy series. However, with beautiful images and a relatively neat pace, it is still worth your time to try it.