Overview

• Khauf, directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan, is an eight-episode horror series now streaming on Prime Video.
• Monika Panwar stars as Madhuri Kiran, a sexual abuse survivor seeking solace in a Delhi women's hostel haunted by both supernatural and real-world threats.
• The series has been praised for its layered commentary on violence against women, using horror as a metaphor for societal trauma and resilience.
• Rajat Kapoor delivers a standout performance as Hakim, an enigmatic healer whose motives remain ambiguous throughout the story.
• Critics highlight the show’s moody cinematography, cultural depth, and a finale that blends gore with thematic impact.