Shaitan

Directed by Mahi V Raghav, Shaitan is a 2023 Telugu action drama series that focuses on a mother and three children who fight to survive no matter what. Set in Madanapalle, a rural town in Telangana, the show portrays themes of injustice and many gruesome murder scenes while bringing to light the conflict between Naxalites and the police department. When his mother, Savitri (Shelly Kishore), is dragged into a world of crime while trying to safeguard her family, Baali (Manish Rishi) joins the Naxals group to protect his family. The series follows Baali's involvement with the Naxalite movement, how it affects his family and the lengths people go to when survival is threatened. The series cast includes Manish Rishi, Jaffer Sadiq, Shelly Kishore, Deviyani Sharma and Manikandan K, to name a few.