Hi, Telugu movie lovers! Are you ready? A new web series called The Secret of Shiledars is here, and it’s packed with treasure hunts, Maratha history, and a bit of Indiana Jones-style thrills. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar of Munjya fame, the series is already making waves on social media. When can we watch the series, who’s starring, and why the hype? Let’s chat for a while!
When and where can we watch it?
The Secret of Shiledars is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on January 31, 2025, and all six episodes are available simultaneously—perfect for a weekend binge! It’s available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali audio as well. Disney+ Hotstar posted about the series on Instagram, saying, “Preserving tradition and secrets for centuries – Shiledars!” The hype is building. Reviews say that the Telugu dubbing is great, so get ready!
What's the story?
Imagine—a secret society called Shileders has been guarding the secret treasure of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (like a golden throne!) for centuries. The story revolves around Dr. Ravi Bhatt (Rajeev Khandelwal), a history lover, who is drawn into the treasure hunt after a mysterious encounter with a judge, Krishnakanth (Dilip Prabhuwalkar). Ravi, his brother Aditya (Gaurav Amlani), Krishnakanth's assistant Priyali (Sai Tamhankar), and Shivaji's expert Chandrarao (Ashish Vidyarthi) try to find the treasure, but they are thwarted by the villainous Governor Ramachandran (Kanan Arunachalam).
Based on the Marathi novel Pratipashchandra by Dr. Prakash Koyade, the series blends history with fiction, and is filled with hidden codes and ancient mysteries. Fans are calling it the “desi Indiana Jones” after watching the trailer released on January 20, 2025—you too can’t help but get hooked!
About the star cast
The cast is a major highlight of the series. Rajeev Khandelwal perfectly brings emotion along with intellect as Ravi. Sai Tamhankar shines in a strong, interesting role as Priyali. Ashish Vidyarthi impresses with his powerful presence as Chandrarao. Gaurav Amlani adds a bit of humor and energy as Aditya, and Dilip Prabhavalkar gives an emotional touch as Krishnakanth. Kanan Arunachalam, as the villain, builds up the tension. While the reviews praised Rajiv and Ashish, they said that some of the characters could have had more depth.