Prime Video to release Hindi series 'Chaar Yaar', set in early-2000s Mumbai, on October 23
The series follows four middle-class friends in Mumbai who are drawn into the world of crime, and will stream in Hindi in more than 240 countries and territories.
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Prime Video has announced the release date of its upcoming Hindi original web series 'Chaar Yaar'. The series will premiere on October 23, 2026. A story that blends friendship, ambition, crime and thrills, it is set in Mumbai in the early 2000s.
The series tells the story of four friends: Jay, Tony, Sahil and Sameer. Raised in a middle-class setting in Mumbai, the four shoulder family responsibilities while dreaming of a better future. They struggle to get ahead in life and change their circumstances, and their shared struggle deepens their friendship.
However, a decision taken out of need gives their lives an unexpected turn. The four are then drawn into the world of crime. Gangsters, police chases and constant new troubles make their journey more dangerous. In such circumstances, holding on to trust and friendship becomes their biggest challenge.
Purav Jha, Naman Jain, Saqib Ayub and Prayark Mehta play the lead roles in the Hindi web series. Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher, Divyenndu Bhattacharya, Rajesh Tailang, Chunky Panday and Bhagwati Perumal will also play important roles. With actors such as Sai Tamhankar, Sikandar Kher and Chunky Panday in the cast, interest in the series has grown.
The series is directed by Vinay Waikul, and written by Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant. It is produced by Pranati Nagarsheth, Niraj Nagarsheth and P. S. Shyam under the banner of Pink Window Productions Private Limited. Developed by BBC Studios India, the series is based on a production concept 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, expressed enthusiasm about 'Chaar Yaar'. In his view, the series brings together friendship, ambition, humour and unexpected twists. As part of efforts to give new talent a chance, he also praised the performances of the young actors in the series.
'Chaar Yaar' will stream exclusively on Prime Video from October 23, 2026. The series will be available in Hindi in India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. For viewers who enjoy the power of friendship, the struggles of life in Mumbai and the thrills of the criminal underworld, the series could be a fresh entertainment option.
