Bengaluru – August 2025 — Anticipation is building for Shodha, ZEE5 Global Kannada’s much-awaited sakkath suspense thriller, as the streaming giant revealed that acclaimed actor Siri Ravikumar will play a pivotal role in the series. The show, which premieres on August 22, already boasts a stellar lineup, including director-producer-writer-actor Pawan Kumar in the lead.
ZEE5 Global — the world’s leading streaming platform for South Asian content, available in over 190 countries — has positioned Shodha as one of its flagship Kannada releases this year. The six-episode series is produced by KRG Studios, directed by Sunil Mysooru, and written by Suhas Navarathna.
Siri Ravikumar, celebrated for her impactful performances in Kavaludaari, Sakutumba Sametha, Hope, and Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye, is expected to bring her trademark depth and charisma to the thriller.
Speaking about joining the project, Siri said, “From theatre to films, and from singing to acting in projects that have shaped me as an artist, my journey has always been about embracing compelling narratives. Shodha is one such story — layered, intense, and engaging — and I’m thrilled to be a part of this gripping thriller on ZEE5 Global.”
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With its promise of mystery, high-stakes drama, and powerful performances, Shodha is set to keep audiences hooked from start to finish.
The series premieres August 22, exclusively on ZEE5 Global.