Salakaar Review: Story & Release Details on JioHotstar

Stories full of thriller and action always keep the audience watching them and Salakaar is a perfect web series. The story of each episode takes a new turn, leaving you wondering—is what is being shown the truth? The layers of  conspiracy and hidden motives are so intricate that the audience keeps guessing till the very end.

The cinematography and background music add to the tension and thrill of the story. If you like stories where something new is revealed every moment then Salakaar can prove to be a powerful and memorable experience for you.

About Salakaar Thriller Web Series

Salakaar is a more thriller web series, full of suspense, and unexpected twists. Every episode leads the audience to new questions and shocking revelations. The mysteries and deep conspiracies hidden in the story keep the excitement alive. This series has the full potential to keep you hooked from beginning to end.

Story of Salakaar Web Series

Salakaar is a spy thriller series that takes place across two timelines, 1978 and 2025, and revolves around secret missions to sabotage Pakistan's nuclear programme. In 1978, Adhir Dayal, an Indian RAW agent, is sent to gather information on Pakistan's secret Kahuta nuclear site, where he uses his intelligence and patience to infiltrate the Pakistani chaos.

Then in 2025, the same threat re-emerges when a young RAW agent infiltrates the character of "Maryam" (with a changed name) to get to the bottom of the old conspiracy. It showed how the shadows of past missions can be important for new generations as well.

The time switches (flashbacks in the timeline) and the detective battle between two generations in the series make it interesting-where the journey is full of wisdom, patriotism and adventure. Though the story has several believe-worthiness flaws - easy intrusions, weak logic, etc. - these flaws are overlooked and the audience connects emotionally as the story celebrates patriotism and silent heroes.

Seasons and Episodes of Salakaar

This is the first season of the series, which has a total of 5 tight and thrilling episodes. The story is woven across two timelines—1978 and 2025—offering a thrilling mix of espionage, conspiracy, and international tension. It is not made for the peace loving but for the thoughtful audience.

Episode 1- Rashtriya Suraksha Salakaar : In it, we join the story of undercover RAW agent Adir Dayal in 1978, who is sent to stop Pakistan's secret nuclear mission. A mysterious incident pushes him deep into the security net in Pakistan. 

Episode 2- Surma : The story moves to 2025, where a new spy, “Maryam”, gets close to a Pakistani Colonel. It becomes clear that the old plan still has its effect—the old conspiracy now unfolds with a new vigor. 

Episode 3- Grahon Ka Prabhav : The old and the new begin to reveal each other: the hangover from old missions and strategies from the present suddenly complicate everything. The suspense deepens and questions arise at every turn.

Episode 4- Vande Mataram : The story gains intensity as Adir recalls recent events and begins to unravel the conspiracy. His intelligence and Mariam's bravery together challenge the shadow of danger.

Episode 5- Turup Ka Ikka : Finally, when everything comes to a head, the past and the present collide in a climax. Secrets are revealed; but questions remain—is anyone really safe? Or is silence still screaming somewhere? 

This five-episode web series not only entertains you but also connects you with the thrill of a thought-provoking story.

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Audience Reviews To Salakaar Series

Salakaar has divided opinion among viewers. Many viewers praised its emotional layers and the depth of some scenes, especially the neighbour scene, which people called “heartwarming” and “poetic”. Many praised the cast's performances, particularly the lead actors' emotional expressions and ease in front of the camera. Some of the series' dialogue and background music were also described as "intense and impactful".

On the other hand, many viewers found the story to be slow and predictable, lacking thrills and suspense. Some said the story's lack of depth and turning points ruined the experience. For the audience, Salakaar has been a series that connects emotionally, but does not meet everyone's expectations of thrill or suspense.

Watched #Salakaar

Honestly. It's good. Acting of every actor is commendable. Story is above average. It's fiction. But, good. Arc comes to an end in the end. Satisfying to say the least.

What's bad are the inconsistencies. Too many plot holes. Could have been better. pic.twitter.com/zXf4kvkSni

— KD 🇮🇳 (@dwivedikaustuv) August 7, 2025

Released Date, Cast and Where To Watch

Salakaar premiered on 8 August 2025. This thriller web series stars Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy in serious roles, along with Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Ashwath Bhatt and other prominent actors, whose presence gives a strong outer layer to the story. The series is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar. 

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