| Ep. No. | Title | Duration | Air Date | Summary | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Kaand | 52 min | May 20, 2022 | Retired journalist Appa Divekar begins narrating the story of Maharashtra's political downfall to two young journalists, setting the stage. | | 2 | Karma | 40 min | May 20, 2022 | The Leader of the Opposition, Sayajirao Patil, is found dead in a hotel room. The investigation begins, and initial pressure is applied from the top. | | 3 | Gurudakshina | 47 min | May 20, 2022 | Under immense pressure, the Joint CP decides to take help from suspended officer, Charudutt Mokashi, to find the prime suspect, Ayesha. | | 4 | Moksha | 46 min | May 20, 2022 | The hunt for Ayesha begins, and a casting director named Farooq becomes a key person of interest. However, Mokashi finds it difficult to reach him. | | 5 | Chakva | 43 min | May 20, 2022 | A massive scandal is unearthed when Mokashi detains a waiter who was trying to retrieve a hidden camera from Ayesha's room. | | 6 | Shodh | 39 min | May 20, 2022 | Sayajirao's powerful family tries to pressure Mokashi into closing the case. Meanwhile, Sub-Inspector Palande stumbles upon some very interesting evidence. |
With Surya presumed dead, Durga takes over the Raanbaazaar. This section is a masterclass in female-led crime drama. She doesn’t just hold a gun; she holds the logistics. Episode 8 ends with the shocking revelation that Surya is alive but has lost his memory—a trope executed with Marathi realism, not melodrama.
The show is a culinary reality TV series that brings together 16 contestants from across Maharashtra to compete against each other in various cooking challenges. The contestants are divided into two teams, and each team is led by a captain. The show is hosted by actor and TV presenter, Rohitash Gaud.
Factions within the ruling party attempting an internal coup.
Shivani crosses the line from journalist to activist. She obtains a pen drive containing evidence of Sarnaik’s money laundering through fake agricultural bills. Abhay is asked to kill Shivani, but he refuses. This episode humanizes the villain; we see Sarnaik crying at his daughter’s grave. The "complete ep work" of episode 7 is the moral grey area—no one is fully good or bad.
The first season consists of , released in batches starting May 20, 2022. Kaand
: The future of the Maharashtra state government hangs by a thread when two escorts accidentally get caught in a dangerous web of political blackmail, assassination, and cross-party conspiracies.
| Character Name | Actor | Role Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Tejaswini Pandit | A high-profile escort and the primary suspect in the political murder. | | Ratna | Prajakta Mali | A sharp-witted woman in the flesh trade, whose actions are crucial to the plot. | | Charudutt Mokashi | Abhijit Panse | A suspended, sharp-minded cop brought back to solve the case. | | Appa Divekar | Makarand Anaspure | A powerful, retired journalist who acts as the story's narrator. | | Satish Naik | Mohan Agashe | A senior political figure caught in the turmoil. | | Yusuf Patel | Sachin Khedekar | A businessman with deep political connections. | | Sayajirao Patil | Mohan Vishnu Joshi | The slain Leader of the Opposition. | | Prerna Patil Sane | Madhuri Pawar | A political leader who emerges as a powerful force. | | Nisha Jain | Urmilla Kothare | A key character in the investigation. | | Bantya Raosaheb | Anant Jog | A Joint Commissioner of Police deeply involved in the case. | | Inspector Palande | Vaibhav Mangle | An investigating officer who finds crucial evidence. |
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | 10 | | Total Runtime | ~7 hours 18 minutes | | Lead Cast | Chinmay Mandlekar, Satyajit Jawdekar, Shruti Marathe, Parth Bhalerao, Ajinkya Raut | | Cinematography | Sanjay Jadhav (grainy, handheld, natural light) | | Background Score | Rohan-Rohan (blends Marathi folk with ambient tension) | | Dialects Used | Kolhapuri, Dangari, standard Marathi | | Real Locations | Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli (no studio sets except interiors) | | Average Episode Budget | ~₹60-70 lakhs (estimated, very high for Marathi web) |
The inclusion of veteran actors like Sachin Khedekar and Mohan Agashe provided significant gravitas to the political drama.
: The entire story unfolds non-linearly. It is structured around senior retired journalist Appa Divekar (played by Makarand Anaspure) as he narrates the exact sequence of events that caused the historic collapse of the state government to a pair of young, investigative reporters. Detailed Episode Breakdown
The writing is sharp, unapologetic, and mirrors the actual vernacular used in the corridors of power and the underbelly of Maharashtra. Cultural Impact and Breaking Taboos
As Mokashi digs deeper into Ayesha's past, he reopens his own old wounds. The season concludes with the complete collapse of the Maharashtra government as the full scale of the scandal is revealed. Key Characters
