Streaming platform ZEE5’s highly anticipated series Murshid is gearing up for its OTT release next week. Ahead of the premiere, the makers dropped a riveting trailer featuring the main leads. Helmed by Shravan Tiwari, this seven-episode web series stars Kay Kay Menon as the titular character, with a stellar ensemble including Tanuj Virwani, Zakir Hussain, Rajesh Shringarpure, and Anang Desai.

Why to watch Murshid?

Here are five reasons why Murshid makes an interesting watch as it premieres on August 30.

1. Kay Kay Menon as the lead

Murshid follows a formidable ensemble cast led by the talented actor Kay Kay Menon. His mysterious and intense dialogue delivery in the trailer adds to the anticipation for fans. He plays an ex-mafia don dubbed Bombay ka sultan (Bombay’s King). Tanuj Virwani will play a tough cop in the series.

2. Action-packed crime thriller

Shravan Tiwari’s gangster thriller is brimming with challenging action sequences and gun fights. From captivating dialogues to gang rivalry and police chase, the web series is a seamless blend of action and crime.

3. Family drama

The plot revolves around an ex-mafia don turned philanthropist Murshid, who returns to the world of crime after his son is at risk and faces threats for his life. What will happen when Murshid becomes the terrifying gangster Murshid Pathaan? Only time will unveil more about this enthralling family drama infused with crime and thriller.

4. Layered narrative

Murshid seems like a promising tale of politics, manipulation, rival gangs, and family drama. This multi-layered web series centers around different time periods and will keep switching between past and present as it brings a fusion of secrets and plot twists to keep you on the edge of your toes.

5. Bombay underworld

Set around the lawless Bombay underworld and its gangster terror, the upcoming web series takes you to the 1980s-90s era when the city was plagued with crimes and even police forces struggled to chase down the mafia dons.

Murshid will stream on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on August 30!

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