2026 · Series
Chaar Yaar
An eight-episode Hindi crime drama set in early-2000s Mumbai, directed by Vinay Waikul and developed by BBC Studios India.
Released Fri, 23 Oct, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 24 October 2026, Chaar Yaar is streaming in India on Prime Video with a subscription.
With subscription
Checked Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Open ↗
The story
In early-2000s Mumbai, four friends, Jay, Tony, Saahil and Sameer, juggle middle-class money worries, family duties and hopes of a better life. One decision they make out of necessity pulls them into a world of gangsters and police pursuit, where their friendship is their only protection. Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayrak Mehta play the four.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
For viewers who like crime stories about friendship set in a recent era, and who can finish eight episodes over a weekend.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Chaar Yaar follows four friends, Jay, Tony, Saahil and Sameer, whose decision made out of necessity pulls them into a world of gangsters and police pursuit. Its credited creators include Vinay Waikul and crime writer S Hussain Zaidi, with Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant writing. Pink Window Production produced it.
Naman Jain, one of the four leads, is a National Film Award-winning former child artist. Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Rajesh Tailang are in the supporting cast. All eight episodes premiere on Prime Video on 23 October 2026.
What we know so far
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Crime drama
- Director
- Vinay Waikul
- Cast
- Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub, Prayrak Mehta, Chunky Panday
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Chaar Yaar in India?
- As of 24 October 2026, Chaar Yaar is streaming in India on Prime Video with a subscription.
- Is Chaar Yaar in Hindi?
- Yes. Chaar Yaar is a Hindi-language series.