Honeymoon Se Hatya
| Honeymoon Se Hatya | |
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| Genre | True crime Documentary |
| Created by | Mrunalini Havaldar |
| Written by | Satyen Bordoloi |
| Directed by | Ajitesh Sharma |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Network | ZEE5 |
| Release | January 9, 2026 |
Honeymoon Se Hatya (transl. hi – transl. Murder from the Honeymoon) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language true crime documentary series directed by Ajitesh Sharma.[1] Produced by Aditya Pittie and Samar Khan, the series premiered on ZEE5 on 9 January 2026.[2] The docuseries explores high-profile criminal cases in India where wives were accused of murdering their husbands, examining the psychological, social, and emotional factors behind the crimes.[3][4]
Premise
The series is a six-part docudrama that investigates the motivations behind domestic homicides. Rather than focusing solely on the forensic details, it delves into the "silent battles" within marriages, including themes of control, suppression, and emotional trauma. Each episode utilizes factual narration, archival footage, and dramatic recreations, alongside interviews with investigators and journalists.
Featured cases
The series covers five major real-life cases that captured national media attention in India:
- The Meerut Blue Drum Case: Based on the murder of Saurabh Rajput, whose body was found dismembered and hidden in a cement-filled blue drum in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.[5]
- The Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder: Follows the disappearance and murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon.[6]
- The Mumbai Tile Case: Investigates a case in Nalasopara where a body was concealed behind wall tiles.[6]
- The Delhi Electric Shock Case: Explores a murder involving simulated accidental electrocution.[6]
- The Bhiwani Influencer Case: Focuses on the murder of a social media influencer in Haryana.[6][7][8][9]
Production
The series was announced in January 2026 as part of ZEE5's expansion into the true crime genre. It was written by Satyen Bordoloi.[10]
Release
A teaser for the series was released on 6 January 2026. The series began streaming globally on ZEE5 on 9 January 2026.[11]
Reception
The series received mixed reviews from critics. OTTplay rated it 3/5 and wrote that the series' raw, fact-led treatment and the inclusion of interviews with families and police officers add emotional weight, though its promised psychological analysis remains underdeveloped.[12]
Writing for The Times of India, Archika Khurana rated the first season 3/5, describing it as authentic and well-researched with visual realism, but said the execution is uneven and falls short of a truly penetrating psychological study.[13]
In Aaj Tak, Shikhar Negi rated the series 2/5, noting that it largely revisits cases that were extensively covered in the news and offers few new revelations, while also arguing that its attempt to explain motives through psychological framing feels incomplete.[14]
TheJBT similarly wrote that while the subject matter and choice of cases are compelling, the series is less effective at offering fresh insights and does not fully answer its central question about why the crimes occurred.[15]
See also
References
- ^ Acharya, Shaily (2026-01-06). "'Honeymoon se Hatya' series to show 'blue drum murder' story: 'Curry & Cyanide' to 'Dancing on the Grave', 8 Indian web shows based on real-life crime stories". Bhaskar English. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ^ "Honeymoon Se Hatya Teaser OUT: True crime docu-series explores shocking marital secrets, lies, and fatal decisions". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ^ Nagar, Abhishek (6 January 2026). "सोनम के प्यार में राजा की मौत, 5 शादियों की रोंगटे खड़े करने वाली सच्चाई, 'हनीमून से हत्या' के टीजर ने दहलाया". hindi.news18.com.
- ^ "భార్యలు ఎందుకు భర్తలను చంపుతారు.. ఓటీటీలోకి సూపర్ క్రైమ్ థ్రిల్లర్ డాక్యుసిరీస్.. ఇక్కడ చూడండి". Hindustan Times (in Telugu). 2026-01-06. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ^ "हनीमून से हत्या: मेरठ की बेरहम बीवी मुस्कान, पति की हत्या और नीला ड्रम! OTT पर आ रही नई वेब सीरीज". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ^ a b c d "क्राइम डॉक्यूमेंट्री सीरीज 'हनीमून से हत्या' की रिलीज डेट हुई तय, रियल-लाइफ मामलों पर है आधारित". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2026-01-09.
- ^ Features, CE (6 January 2026). "ZEE5 announces new true crime docu-series Honeymoon Se Hatya". Cinema Express.
- ^ "ZEE5 expands true crime slate with Honeymoon Se Hatya". MediaNews4U. 6 January 2026.
- ^ "Blue drum murder case now becomes web series: ZEE5's Honeymoon to Murder of Saurabh Rajput". Dainik Bhaskar. 6 January 2026.
- ^ "ZEE5 launches Hindi true crime series 'Honeymoon Se Hatya' on 9 January". mediabrief.
- ^ "Blue drum filled with cement, body parts...: Why did Sonam kill Raja Raghuvanshi? What is this murder mystery? All the secrets will be revealed in 'Honeymoon Se Khita'". divyabhaskar.
- ^ Sarkar, Arpita (9 January 2026). "Honeymoon Se Hatya Review: Unfiltered true crime storytelling shines through raw visual treatment". OTTplay. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ Khurana, Archika (9 January 2026). "Honeymoon Se Hatya Season 1 Review: A chilling watch that repeats familiar truths". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ Negi, Shikhar (9 January 2026). "हनीमून से हत्या रिव्यू: नीले ड्रम का नहीं खुला राज-राजा हत्याकांड का दिखा रिपीट शो, निराश करती है सीरीज". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "हनीमून से हत्या रिव्यू: सच्चे अपराधों की परतें खोलती है सीरीज, लेकिन नया खुलासा करने में चूक जाती है". TheJBT (in Hindi). 9 January 2026. Retrieved 9 January 2026.