Bahishkarana

Bahishkarana is an Indian Telugu-language crime drama streaming television series directed by Mukesh Prajapathi and produced by Prashanti Malisetti. The series features Anjali, Ravindra Vijay, Sritej, Ananya Nagalla, Shanmukh, Mehboob Basha and Chaitanya Sagiraju. It premiered on ZEE5 on 19 July 2024.

Synopsis
Bahishkarana delves into the life of a woman trapped in a world not of her choosing. Forced to navigate a harsh reality, she embarks on a daring path to carve her own destiny. This gripping story explores themes of societal prejudice, inner strength, and the fight for a life beyond circumstance.

Cast

 * Anjali as Pushpa
 * Ravindra Vijay as Shivaya
 * Sritej as Darshi
 * Ananya Nagalla as Lakshmi
 * Shanmukh as Suri
 * Mehboob Basha as Chitti
 * Chaitanya Sagiraju as Gopi

Production
The series was announced as a part of ZEE5s future slate of content in June 2022. Right after that, a teaser poster was revealed as to mark the birthday of Anjali's birthday celebrations.

Marketing
The show's promotions started exactly two years after the first look was released, on Anjali's birthday on June 16, 2024. The trailer of the show was unveiled by matinee legend Nagarjuna.

Release
The series was released on July 19, 2024.

Reception
Bahishkarana largely drew positive reviews. The Hindustan Times rated it 3 out of 5 in its review. IndiaGlitz rated it 3 as well, commenting, " The series' compelling premise and exploration of social issues are commendable." The show drew similar ratings from NTV. OTT Play commended Anjali's performance in the show and stated, "Anjali leads from the front and plays a bold role for the first time in her career. She, as Puspa, holds our attention."