JioHotstar has dropped a new official teaser for Salakaar, its upcoming spy espionage series starring TVF Aspirants fame, Naveen Kasturia. Apart from the leading man, the show also features talents such as Mouni Roy, Surya Sharma, Ashwath Bhatt, Purnendu Bhattacharya, and Mukesh Rishi.
Speaking of Rishi (yes, the Bulla actor from memes), the veteran seems to be expanding his presence in the Indian OTT space after dedicating most of his career to movies. His last OTT project was Rohit Shetty’s Indian Police Force on Prime Video, where he appeared alongside the likes of Sidharth Malhotra, Vivek Oberoi, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
Now turning attention to our beloved Abhilash Bhaiya, Naveen Kasturia marks his first foray into the spy espionage genre with JioHotstar’s Salakaar. Yes, we’ve seen the man in many movies and TV shows. Yet, many people know him best for his performances in TVF Pitchers and TVF Aspirants.
Which is why a spy thriller like Salakaar couldn’t have come at a better time in Kasturia’s career. This opportunity gives him a substantial and central character to portray (reportedly inspired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval), allowing him to showcase his acting prowess on a larger canvas.
Moreover, this project not only lets him push his range as an actor but also helps him carve a new identity and image in the minds of Indian OTT viewers.
Additionally, being released on JioHotstar, a major OTT platform, Salakaar ensures wide reach and visibility for Kasturia. The association with a big platform and a potentially high-budget production (given the genre) further elevates the project’s profile and, by extension, the actor’s standing.
It will be interesting to see how Naveen Kasturia handles this opportunity. The teaser clip shows the man in a completely different avatar from his previous works. We see Kasturia’s character fighting bad guys, doing action, donning new get-ups, basically looking like a seasoned spy and doing all the spy stuff. Let’s hope for the best!
Salakaar is now scheduled to arrive on JioHotstar on August 8. Stay tuned for more updates.