Kaalratri (TV series)
Kaalratri is an Indian Bengali crime-thriller web series on Hoichoi. It is created, written, and directed by Ayan Chakraborti and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films as part of Hoichoi TV+. The series follows Debi, a new bride whose wedding day turns into a nightmare when her husband Rudra Roy Barman is murdered on the first night. Inspector DSP Satyaki Sanyal leads the murder investigation, and as the case unfolds, a web of family secrets and betrayals emerges. Debi must navigate danger and grief while trying to uncover the truth.
The lead is Soumitrisha Kundu as Debi, in her OTT debut. Supporting roles are played by Indrasish Roy, Rupanjana Mitra, and Rajdeep Gupta. The show’s music is by Subhadeep Guha, with cinematography by Ramyadip Saha and editing by Sanglap Bhowmik. It runs 20-30 minutes per episode, across two seasons and a total of 13 episodes.
Kaalratri was announced on 15 October 2024 as part of Hoichoi’s slate. Filming took place from September to October 2024, with first looks released in September and a trailer in November 2024. The series premiered on 6 December 2024. Season 2 was announced on 28 February 2025 and released on 9 January 2026 on Hoichoi.
Critical reception was mixed. Some reviewers found the show formulaic and pacing slow, while others praised the performances, direction, and suspense in parts of the story.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 22:17 (CET).