Khauf, the new Indian horror-thriller series, has officially gone live on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang and Monika Panwar, along with Rajat Kapoor, the series is Chum’s debut project since her reality TV days. With Indian horror content still quite scarce, fans were waiting with bated breath for this release—and it hasn’t let them down.
Chum Darang’s Powerful Debut Post-Bigg Boss
Chum Darang acts as Svetlana, and her fans eagerly binge-watched the show and posted their reactions on X (formerly Twitter). One of the excited viewers posted, “Just finished #Khauf… being a horror/thriller buff, I won’t say I was scared, but I got goosebumps. It kept me engaged till the end. So proud of you @chumdarang.”
I’ve already watched @chumdarang in Badhai Do,love you there but your true self as an actor shines here on Khauf. Am so happy to see that someone I like turns out to be talented too. Looking forward to see you getting better opportunities with meaty roles. Shine up from here on
— (@ShyIntrovertHum) April 18, 2025
Another fan swooned,”So binge-watched #Khauf yesterday. Loved #ChumDarang as Svetlana! Hopefully, she’ll now get the recognition she deserves.”
So binge watched #Khauf yesterday
NGL the entire cast’s acting was outstanding!
Loved the performance of #ChumDarang as Svetlana & living for actor CHUM era Hopefully she’ll now get due recognition & get better roles in future
So proud of you @chumdarang ❤️#ChumVeer
— N limbu (@limbuni_kt) April 18, 2025
The fans complimented her spine-tingling performance and wished for more significant roles in the future.
Your performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the standout aspects of the series.
With each new milestone, you’ll continue to raise the bar, pushing yourself to new heights and inspiring others to do the same!! So proud of you #ChumDarang #ChumStars #khauf pic.twitter.com/BHO7fE4rJP— sadaf (@Chumdarangfps) April 18, 2025
A Haunting Story with a Deeper Message
Produced by Smita Singh and directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan, Khauf is a mix of supernatural horror and social commentary. The show provides traditional horror fare jump scares, exorcisms, and creepy imagery—but also explores darker, more unsettling themes.
One Free Press Journal reviewer pointed to this quality, writing: “Underneath its jump frights, Khauf is about the terror women endure to be hunted, haunted, and silenced. Society’s true fear is the silence they are required to keep.”
Binge-watched the #Khauf series in one go – all for my Chummi! ♥️✨
Absolutely loved it, and #ChumDarang, you were incredible as Svetlana! I adored your performance in every single frame
You played the role so effortlessly – absolutely nailed it! @chumdarang So proud of… pic.twitter.com/xygn9pNZ5f— लीना.Aishwariya (@LeenaAishwariya) April 18, 2025
Critics & Audience Both Applaud
The show has seen largely positive critiques from viewers as well as reviewers, with notable performances, particularly by Chum Darang, being a particular highlight. Khauf can now be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, and it’s already causing ripples in the Indian horror genre.
