Locked
Locked (Telugu: లాక్డ్) is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller miniseries written and directed by Pradeep Deva Kumar, starring Satyadev Kancharana as the neurosurgeon Dr Anand Chakravarthy, whose home becomes a trap for burglars and uninvited guests1. Season 1 debuted on the Telugu streaming platform Aha on March 25, 2020, and consists of seven episodes1. It was among the platform's early web originals and was renewed for a second season in July 20212.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Telugu-language scripted miniseries, 7 episodes of about 30 minutes, total runtime 3 hours 9 minutes3 • 4 |
| Platform and dates | Aha, premiered March 25, 2020; final episode "Tabula Rasa" aired March 27, 2020; status Ended1 • 3 |
| Lead | Satyadev Kancharana as Dr Anand Chakravarthy, a neurosurgeon with a dark secret3 • 2 |
| Genres and rating | Drama, Crime, Thriller; age rating UA16+; IMDb 7.03 • 4 |
| Key crew | Pradeep Deva Kumar (writer and director), Prashanth Srinivas (music), Nijai Gowthaman (cinematography)1 • 5 |
| Sequel | Renewed in July 2021 for a second season titled Locked - Chapter 22 |
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Premise
The series follows Dr Anand Chakravarthy, a famous neurosurgeon known for successfully performing complicated surgeries and for well-regarded research work, who hides a dark secret that could destroy his career5 • 2. On a single night, two women who break into his house, an anaesthetist colleague, a police inspector, and other unexpected visitors end up trapped inside the mansion with him5. Aha's synopsis describes the setup as a man who is not who he claims to be, two robbers, and a few uninvited guests, all locked in with a mastermind who is always a step ahead3.
The final episode, "Tabula Rasa" (1x07, March 27, 2020), has Anand tracking every survivor and setting out on an elaborate revenge spree after losing his life's work3.
Sequel
In July 2021, Aha renewed Locked for a second season titled Locked - Chapter 2, with director Pradeep Deva Kumar and actor Satyadev the only names expected to be retained and a new set of actors planned; the shoot was set to commence soon2.
Cast
Satyadev Kancharana leads as Dr Anand Chakravarthy3. The supporting cast includes Samyukta Hornad as Vaishnavi, Sri Lakshmi as Padmini, Bindu Pagidimarri as Fatima, Vasu Inturi as Inspector Sivalingam, Aberaam Varma as Avinash, and Keshav Deepak1 • 5. John Kottoly appears as Keshav, a man who helps Dr Anand fulfill his desires; this role was the well-known actor's last appearance, as he passed away shortly before the series' release5.
Production
Pradeep Deva Kumar wrote and directed the series1. Prashanth Srinivas composed the music and Nijai Gowthaman handled cinematography, with the low-light camerawork singled out by reviewers as a strength5. Episodes were released on a Wednesday and Friday schedule at 12:003.
Reception
Critical response. Reviews were mixed but generally credited the lead performance. The Times of India wrote that Satyadev shoulders the mini-series, showing all shades of his character with remarkable ease, and called the show brave compared with other Telugu web offerings, while criticizing the choppy screenplay, slow character setup, and an ending that felt pointless6. The Envoy Web was more negative, calling the screenplay lopsided and saying the series fails to convey the motive behind Dr Anand's deeds convincingly, though it praised the low-light cinematography5. 123telugu rated it 3 out of 5, finding the premise gripping and Satyadev's performance engaging for thriller fans but the initial episodes sluggish7.
Audience measures. The series holds an IMDb rating of 7.0 based on about 509 votes, with a combined runtime of 3 hours 9 minutes across the season4. Aha's own blog lists it among must-watch Telugu web series on the platform8.
References
- Locked: Cast, Crew, Review, Release Date, Platform, Trailer, Filmy Focus
- aha's Locked renewed for a second season, Ottplay (Srivathsan Nadadhur, July 22, 2021)
- Locked | TVmaze
- Locked (2020) - watch tv show streaming online, JustWatch
- Locked review: Murder and mayhem glorified, The Envoy Web (Pradeep Kamadana, March 29, 2020)
- Locked Season 1 Review: Satyadev shines in this genre-bending story, The Times of India (Neeshita Nyayapati, updated July 31, 2020)
- Lockdown Review: Locked – Telugu web series on AHA, 123telugu (September 16, 2020)
- Must Watch Web Series On Aha, Aha blog
Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Series and fictional screen worlds › International serial drama and telenovelas › South and Southeast Asian serials › South Asian web serials › Premiered 2013 to 2024
Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 3, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 3, 2026; Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026
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