# Psycho Saiyaan (TV series)
**Psycho Saiyaan** (साइको सैयां) is a Hindi-language romantic thriller web series directed by Ajay Bhuyan that premiered on Amazon MX Player on February 25, 2026[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player). Its six episodes follow Kartik Pandey, a poetry-loving student in Ujjain who becomes obsessed with Charu, a woman he believes is his destiny, and who is held by the gangster-politician Huntry Chauhan[2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan). The series stars [Ravi Kishan](https://www.edgepedia.org/ravi-kishan), Tejasswi Prakash, and Anud Singh Dhaka, and marks Prakash's debut in an OTT (streaming) production[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player) • [3](https://www.ottplay.com/review/psycho-saiyaan-review-tejasswi-prakash-ravi-kishan-amazon-mx-player/4588371d41937).
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Hindi-language romantic thriller; 1 season of 6 episodes[2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan) |
| Premiere | February 25, 2026, free on Amazon MX Player; trailer released February 18[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player) |
| Lead cast | Ravi Kishan as Huntry Chauhan, Tejasswi Prakash as Charu Lata, Anud Singh Dhaka as Kartik Pandey[2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan) |
| Director and writers | Ajay Bhuyan; writers Amitabh Singh Ramkshatra, Saurabh Tewari, and Akshay Jhunjhunwala[4](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/psycho-saiyaan/season-1/seasonreview/128710023.cms) |
| Settings | Ujjain and Katni in Madhya Pradesh, and Georgia[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player) |
| Age rating | UA16+[2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan) |
| IMDb rating | 4.3/10 from 389 votes[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39971916/) |
| Production | Parin Multimedia Pvt. Ltd[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16) |
## Premise
The story opens in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where Kartik Pandey, a student fond of shayari (Urdu-style poetry), falls obsessively in love with Charu, convinced she is his destined partner[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player). When Charu disappears, Kartik traces her to Katni, where she is under the control of Huntry Chauhan, a gangster-politician who hides brutality behind charm[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16). Kartik infiltrates Huntry's household by posing as a caretaker for Huntry's German Shepherd, and the story moves through a violent world of manipulation in which love turns toxic and Kartik's devotion shades into possession[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player) • [6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
The narrative repeatedly asks when selfless love becomes possessive, and the final episode moves the search to Georgia, where Kartik finds a truth built on deception and reinvention[4](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/psycho-saiyaan/season-1/seasonreview/128710023.cms) • [6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
## Episodes
All six episodes were released on February 25, 2026[7](https://www.primevideo.com/-/id/detail/0OMZCUH7FR8JO58FYIBH6DBAIW?tr=in). Each title is named after an animal:
1. **Siberian Seagull** (52 min): Kartik falls in love with Charu, who has arrived in Ujjain seeking mukti (liberation) for her dying grandmother, and she vanishes without warning[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
2. **German Shepherd** (33 min): In Katni, Kartik discovers Charu trapped by Huntry Chauhan and poses as the caretaker of Huntry's prized dog[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
3. **Persian Cat** (40 min): Kartik plans to flee Katni with Charu on the night of Huntry's grand "Mrs. Katni" spectacle[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
4. **Raging Bull** (39 min): Kartik is lured to Huntry's isolated farmhouse, where loyalties shatter and violence erupts[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
5. **Rowdy Rodent** (35 min): Released from prison, Kartik is pushed toward a new life with Ritu until an impossible sight reignites the mystery of Charu[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
6. **Wild Wolf** (48 min): Kartik tracks Charu's shadow to Georgia and finds a truth built on deception[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16).
Sources list episode lengths differently: Apple TV gives the per-episode figures above, IMDb lists the series at 40 minutes, and [JustWatch](https://www.edgepedia.org/justwatch) at 41 minutes[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16) • [5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39971916/) • [2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan).
## Cast and production
Ravi Kishan plays Huntry Chauhan, the gangster-politician antagonist; [Tejasswi Prakash](https://www.edgepedia.org/tejasswi-prakash) plays Charu Lata, in what she described as her acting OTT debut; and Anud Singh Dhaka plays Kartik Pandey[2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan) • [3](https://www.ottplay.com/review/psycho-saiyaan-review-tejasswi-prakash-ravi-kishan-amazon-mx-player/4588371d41937). The supporting cast includes Srishti Shrivastava as Ritu Dixit, Vaarun Bhagat as Bunty Chauhan, Ashwini Kalsekar as Ratna Chauhan, Surbhi Chandna as Rucha Sanyal, and Yashpal Sharma in a pivotal role[2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan) • [1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player).
Ajay Bhuyan directed; the writing credits go to Amitabh Singh Ramkshatra, Saurabh Tewari, and Akshay Jhunjhunwala[4](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/psycho-saiyaan/season-1/seasonreview/128710023.cms). The studio is Parin Multimedia Pvt. Ltd, and the trailer credits also name Freedom One LLP as a production house[6](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16) • [8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMj_8U1BTqE). Amogh Dusad, Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, positioned the series as starting with the charm of a classic romance before evolving into a psychological narrative[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player).
## Release and availability
The official trailer was released on February 18, 2026, and the series began streaming free on Amazon MX Player on February 25[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player). It is available across the [MX Player](https://www.edgepedia.org/mx-player) app, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xstream, and JustWatch also lists it on MX Player and Amazon Prime Video free with ads[1](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player) • [2](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan). Audio is Hindi with 5.1 sound and English subtitles, and the content carries a UA16+ advisory for violence, coarse language, sexual content, alcohol and drug use, and tobacco depiction[7](https://www.primevideo.com/-/id/detail/0OMZCUH7FR8JO58FYIBH6DBAIW?tr=in).
## Reception
Critical response was divided. The Times of India gave the season 3 out of 5, praising Tejasswi Prakash's performance and Ravi Kishan's screen presence while noting that some abrupt story turns felt underdeveloped[4](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/psycho-saiyaan/season-1/seasonreview/128710023.cms). A compilation of reviews records OTTplay at 1/5 ("disappointing saga with poor execution"), Koimoi at 0.5/5 ("nonsensical and bizarre"), [ABP News](https://www.edgepedia.org/abp-news) at 3.5/5 ("compelling blend of suspense and obsession"), Rediff at 1.5/5, and Mid-Day calling it a missed opportunity lacking tension[9](https://technosports.co.in/psycho-saiyaan-review-tejasswis/). India Forums rated it 2.5/5, finding rushed character arcs and an over-the-top climax[10](https://www.indiaforums.com/article/psycho-saiyaan-review-its-all-about-obsession-chaos-and-an-underwhelming-payoff_232216).
On IMDb the series holds 4.3/10 from 389 user votes, with an unweighted mean of 7.6, and IMDb lists one award win[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39971916/) • [11](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39971916/ratings/). Reviewers across outlets commonly singled out Ravi Kishan's portrayal of Huntry Chauhan as the strongest element, while criticizing the writing and pacing[9](https://technosports.co.in/psycho-saiyaan-review-tejasswis/) • [12](https://www.cinetalkers.com/psycho-saiyaan-review-a-bizarre-dive-into-nonsensical-pulp-fiction/).
## References
1. [Psycho Saiyaan streaming now on Amazon MX Player: Trailer, cast and more, About Amazon India](https://www.aboutamazon.in/news/entertainment/psycho-saiyaan-ravi-kishan-tejasswi-prakash-amazon-mx-player)
2. [Psycho Saiyaan - streaming tv show online, JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/in/tv-show/psycho-saiyaan)
3. [Psycho Saiyaan Review: From love to obsession, Tejasswi Prakash's OTT debut, OTTplay](https://www.ottplay.com/review/psycho-saiyaan-review-tejasswi-prakash-ravi-kishan-amazon-mx-player/4588371d41937)
4. [Psycho Saiyaan Season 1 Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/psycho-saiyaan/season-1/seasonreview/128710023.cms)
5. [Psycho Saiyaan (TV Series 2026– ), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39971916/)
6. [Psycho Saiyaan, Apple TV (IN)](https://tv.apple.com/in/show/psycho-saiyaan/umc.cmc.18a4j4tcrsayrnnpfrumq4q16)
7. [Prime Video: Psycho Saiyaan - Season 1](https://www.primevideo.com/-/id/detail/0OMZCUH7FR8JO58FYIBH6DBAIW?tr=in)
8. [Psycho Saiyaan Official Trailer, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMj_8U1BTqE)
9. [Psycho Saiyaan Review: Tejasswi's Debut Disappoints, TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/psycho-saiyaan-review-tejasswis/)
10. [Psycho Saiyaan Review: Its All About Obsession, Chaos and An Underwhelming Payoff, India Forums](https://www.indiaforums.com/article/psycho-saiyaan-review-its-all-about-obsession-chaos-and-an-underwhelming-payoff_232216)
11. [Psycho Saiyaan - Ratings, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39971916/ratings/)
12. [Psycho Saiyaan Review: A Bizarre Dive into Nonsensical Pulp Fiction, CineTalkers](https://www.cinetalkers.com/psycho-saiyaan-review-a-bizarre-dive-into-nonsensical-pulp-fiction/)
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