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Nithari returns to the dock as new doc digs into truth, lies and terror
MUMBAI: Some stories refuse to stay buried, and in Nithari’s case, the ghosts are walking again. Nearly twenty years after a Noida lane became synonymous with national horror, Nithari: Truth, Lies & Murder, a gripping three-hour investigative docuseries by Warner Bros. Discovery and Trinetra drags the case back into the light with unsettling new access, including Moninder Singh Pandher’s first on-camera version of events.
The timing is no coincidence. The Supreme Court’s 11 November verdict overturning Surinder Koli’s last remaining conviction has reignited a case many believed was firmly closed. With both men, once sentenced to death, now free, the docuseries becomes not just retrospective viewing but a live question mark hovering over India’s criminal justice system.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of factual entertainment, lifestyle & kids for South Asia Sai Abishek says the series aims to strip away assumptions. “The Nithari case is unsettling, complex, and still shrouded in unanswered questions. The recent Supreme Court decision shows how relevant this story remains. What sets this apart is unprecedented access to voices like Pandher, allowing us to re-examine the investigation through new evidence and perspective.”
Premiering on discovery+ on 20 November, the series reopens one of India’s darkest chapters with a rare mix of forensic rigour and emotional depth. It retraces the 2006 nightmare that began with missing children and spiralled into a discovery that shocked the country and left behind a trail of contradictions, conspiracy theories, and confusion.
Director Deepak Chaturvedi calls the project the result of “years of meticulous research, access to unseen material, and conversations with those who lived through the tragedy.” The goal, he says, was not to sensationalise horror but to parse truth from speculation: “This is about context, accountability, and clarity about revisiting Nithari with compassion, not spectacle.”
The series doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable questions. Were Pandher and Koli the true perpetrators, or pawns in something far murkier? Were investigative lapses and systemic failures conveniently ignored? And why, after nearly two decades, does the case still feel unfinished?
Nithari: Truth, Lies & Murder threads together voices of investigators, journalists, forensic experts and grieving families who have carried unanswered questions for nineteen years. It features never-before-seen footage, access to unedited police diaries and confession tapes, and the chilling reconstruction of events that unfolded behind the now-infamous bungalow’s walls.
In doing so, it exposes what slipped through the cracks and what was buried in them. It is an unflinching look at power versus vulnerability, justice versus convenience, and the disturbing ease with which horror hid in plain sight.
As India continues to grapple with lingering doubts, the docuseries becomes both mirror and magnifying glass. Not simply recounting what happened, but asking why clarity has remained elusive for so long.
Nithari: Truth, Lies & Murder streams exclusively on discovery+ on 20 November 2025.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
