2026 · Series
Hunkkaar: The Roar
A courtroom drama about a 17-year-old student who accuses a powerful godman of sexual assault and fights for justice against his influence and a hostile media.
Released Fri, 25 Sept, 2026
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sat, 24 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 24 October 2026, Hunkkaar: The Roar is streaming in India on JioHotstar with a subscription.
With subscription
Checked Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 via Airtel Xstream listing
The story
Meenu Rawat, a 17-year-old student at a school run inside the fort of a revered spiritual leader known as Baapji, walks into a police station with her parents and files a complaint that he sexually assaulted her. The case turns into a national battle. ACP Jasleen Singh Soin, public prosecutor Bhalerao and TV journalist Amitabh Sinha stand with her, while Baapji's followers, his defence lawyer and a noisy media trial work to discredit her.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Rated A, this six-episode limited series deals directly with the sexual assault of a minor, victim-shaming and online trolling, so it is meant for adult viewers. Those who follow courtroom and social-issue dramas will find it the most rewarding.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Hunkkaar: The Roar is a six-episode Hotstar Special created by Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia, and directed by them with Heeraz Marfatia. Applause Entertainment, Birla Studios, Purple Pebble Pictures and Mangata Films produced it, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as executive producer. Filming ran from November 2023 to January 2024, and Applause first announced it in August 2024 under the title Nyaya.
After a delay, the teaser came out on 1 September 2026 and the trailer on 10 September. All episodes premiered on JioHotstar on 25 September 2026, in Hindi with several dubbed audio tracks. Reviews were mixed overall, with praise for the lead performances; Hindustan Times and News18 both gave it 4 out of 5. Aneet Padda, who plays Meenu, shot the show before her breakout in Saiyaara (2025).
The facts
- Language
- Hindi
- Hindi
- Hindi original
- Genre
- Courtroom drama, Social thriller
- Certificate
- A (JioHotstar rating)
- Director
- Nitya Mehra
- Cast
- Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Raghubir Yadav, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Hunkkaar: The Roar in India?
- As of 24 October 2026, Hunkkaar: The Roar is streaming in India on JioHotstar with a subscription.
- Is Hunkkaar: The Roar in Hindi?
- Yes. Hunkkaar: The Roar is a Hindi-language series.
- Is Hunkkaar: The Roar suitable for children?
- Hunkkaar: The Roar has a CBFC A (JioHotstar rating) certificate.