Crime drama series 'Chaar Yaar' to premiere on Prime Video on October 23
The Hindi series, set in early-2000s Mumbai, follows four friends drawn into the world of crime, and will stream in over 240 countries and territories.
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Anticipation is building among viewers for 'Chaar Yaar', a new Hindi crime drama series on Prime Video. Its global premiere is on October 23, 2026. The show combines friendship, ambition and the thrill of the world of crime. The story is set in Mumbai in the early 2000s.
Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayark Mehta play the lead roles. They are joined in important roles by Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Divyenndu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Pandey and Bhagwati Perumal.
The story follows four friends named Jai, Tony, Sahil and Sameer, who are struggling with middle-class life, responsibilities at home and dreams of a better future. Hardship only strengthens their friendship. In an attempt to change their circumstances, they make a decision that gives their lives an unwanted turn.
The decision, taken out of need, pulls them into the world of crime. They come up against gangsters and the police, and pursuers stay constantly on their trail. Each step they take to get out of the situation brings them closer to fresh trouble. Their friendship becomes their greatest strength. The series therefore offers emotional bonds of friendship along with thrilling episodes.
'Chaar Yaar' is directed by Vinay Waikul. Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant are the writers. It is produced by Pranati Nagarsheth, Neeraj Nagarsheth and P. S. Shyam under the banner of Pink Window Productions Private Limited. BBC Studios India developed it, and the creative concept is by Vinay Waikul, S. Hussain Zaidi, Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant.
Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios India, said 'Chaar Yaar' is a fine mix of friendship, ambition, humour and unexpected twists. He also said the performances of the young cast, together with Vinay Waikul's direction, have given the story a distinct flavour.
The global premiere of 'Chaar Yaar' on October 23, 2026 will be exclusively on Prime Video. It can be watched in Hindi in India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
