Some web series start with a bang. Devkhel starts with a festival—and somehow still makes you feel like something is deeply, quietly wrong.
Picture this: Holi in a small village called Devtali. Colour in the air, dhol beats in the background, and a local play that brings an old legend alive every year. Sounds celebratory, right? Now add one unsettling detail: every Holi, a death is blamed on the mythical demon Shankasur. That’s the hook of Devkhel—and it grabs you by the collar before you can even say “just one episode.”
What I like about this story is how it weaponises belief. In places where faith is muscle memory and tradition is law, the easiest way to hide a crime is to wrap it in “divine punishment.” And that’s exactly the kind of puzzle Inspector Vishwas walks into—one death that opens the door to a truth nobody wants to admit out loud.
What Is Devkhel About?
At its core, Devkhel is a Marathi thriller-crime web series set in Devtali, where a Holi tradition collides with a recurring tragedy. Every year, the village play revives the legend of Shankasur. Every year, someone dies. And every year, the blame conveniently lands on “the demon.”
But Inspector Vishwas isn’t the kind of cop who accepts convenient answers. His investigation starts with a body and a legend… and quickly turns into a deeper probe into fear, manipulation, and the way communities protect their secrets like family heirlooms.
Why Devkhel Feels Different From The Usual Crime Story
Here’s the twist: Devkhel doesn’t feel like a city crime show wearing a rural costume. It feels rooted. The setting isn’t just scenery—it’s an active force. Devtali has its own rules, its own loyalties, and that invisible line that tells outsiders, “You can ask questions… but only till here.”
If you’re someone who enjoys Marathi stories with texture—local politics, village power games, and emotions that don’t come in neat, polite packages—this sits beautifully alongside other Marathi web series.
And genre-wise, it’s a lovely blend: part investigation, part folklore-soaked dread, with that sharp “somebody’s lying” edge that keeps you scanning faces for micro-expressions.
The Characters That Make The Mystery Hit Harder
A mystery is only as gripping as the people inside it—and Devkhel stacks the board well.
Inspector Vishwas (Ankush Chaudhari) brings that grounded intensity you want in a lead—focused, stubborn, and allergic to nonsense. If you’ve watched him before, you’ll recognise why he’s a perfect fit for a story where truth isn’t missing… it’s being hidden. (And yes, if you want to browse more of his work later, here’s Ankush Chaudhari.)
Then there’s Prajakta Mali, who adds emotional intelligence to the narrative—she’s not just reacting to plot turns, she’s shaping the atmosphere of the story. If you like tracking actors across genres, Prajaktta Mali is always worth a click.
Supporting players like Arun Nalawade and Mangesh Desai bring weight—exactly the kind that makes you suspect everyone while still believing the village could genuinely be scared of its own legend. If you want to explore more of their work: Arun Nalawade Movies & Web Series and Mangesh Desai Movies & Web Series.
Seven Episodes, Tight Pacing, And No Wasted Scenes
One of Devkhel’s biggest strengths is that it doesn’t meander. It’s a 7-episode story, which means the writing can stay sharp—set up the dread, deepen the mystery, punch in the twist, move forward.
This is the kind of series you start “just to sample” and end up finishing because each episode feels like it’s hiding one more truth under the previous truth. If you’re the binge-with-purpose type, browse more on the Web Series hub and you’ll see why compact seasons like this work so well.
And if you’re the “watch the vibe first” person, do yourself a favour and hit the Devkhel Trailer—it gives you the mood without spoiling the engine.
Why You Should Watch Devkhel
Because it’s not just who killed whom. It’s why people prefer a demon over a human culprit.
Devkhel plays with a terrifying idea: when a community believes something strongly enough, belief becomes a shield. It protects the guilty, silences the honest, and keeps the fearful obedient. That gives the investigation a social weight—every answer comes with consequences.
Also, the show scratches multiple itches at once:
If you like tension and suspense that builds like a slow drumbeat, you’ll feel at home in the Thriller web series space.
If you’re more into motive, wrongdoing, and the mechanics of an investigation, it belongs right next to Crime web series.
And if you’re tired of “crime in apartments and parking lots,” this one’s setting feels fresh—Holi colours on one side, a chilling pattern of death on the other. That contrast is the show’s secret sauce.
If You Enjoy Devkhel, Try These Picks Next
If Devkhel gets under your skin (the good kind), here are a few smart follow-ups:
Crime Beat – crime, pressure, and the cost of digging too deep.
Honeymoon Se Hatya – real-case energy with an unsettling edge.
Andhar Maya – if the folklore-and-fear part of Devkhel is what you loved most, this one goes even darker.
Final Word
Devkhel is what happens when a mystery isn’t just buried in evidence—it’s buried in tradition, fear, and the stories people tell themselves to sleep at night. If you’re looking for a Marathi thriller that feels atmospheric, tense, and genuinely hooky, this is a strong pick.
Because once Inspector Vishwas starts pulling at the thread… Devtali’s “legend” stops feeling like a legend at all.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
