Rural India Gets a Thriller Twist in Nikhilesh Masram’s Gripping Web Series “Chaukat”
When silence becomes a suspect and shadows speak louder than words — enters “Chaukat – Dark Mystery Set in Rural Village,” the spine-chilling Marathi web series from celebrated performer, choreographer, and filmmaker Nikhilesh Masram. Making his bold OTT debut, Masram takes audiences into a quiet village where every boundary hides a buried truth. Spread across six gripping episodes, Chaukat blend
- (1888PressRelease) July 29, 2025 - Mumbai, Maharashtra - Renowned choreographer, filmmaker, and performing arts professional Nikhilesh Masram makes a thrilling digital debut with his original Marathi web series titled “Chaukat – Dark Mystery Set in Rural Village.” Set in a haunting, quiet village far from the city’s chaos, the series brings a fresh cinematic lens to regional storytelling — filled with suspense, emotion, and psychological depth.
Chaukat is a six-episode psychological thriller wrapped in a rural setting, where the stillness of the land hides more than what meets the eye. Mysterious events unfold inside a village boundary, and the series masterfully explores the blurred lines between folklore, fear, and truth without relying on typical horror tropes. The storytelling leans into a nonlinear structure, offering a fresh format rarely seen in Marathi web content.
A Cinematic Leap into Suspense
With Chaukat, Masram delivers a layered, slow-burn mystery that weaves together silence, atmosphere, and emotional complexity. Each episode presents a different angle — not just of the story, but of the characters’ internal landscapes — making it a deep dive into how truth is perceived in isolated communities.
What makes Chaukat unique is its choice of setting: a seemingly peaceful rural village that becomes the silent witness to disturbing secrets. Rather than relying on jump scares or graphic violence, the show builds tension through mood, pacing, and cultural realism.
About the Creator – Nikhilesh Masram
Nikhilesh Masram has spent over a decade performing, choreographing, and directing across live stage, music videos, and short films. A graduate of Mumbai Film Academy, he is trained under Shiamak Davar and has performed in more than 1,000 live shows, including Zangoora – India’s first Bollywood musical, as well as numerous award shows and international events.
Masram is the founder of Mama Entertainment & Film Production, a Mumbai- and Nagpur-based production company focused on creating cinematic, story-driven content rooted in Indian culture. His past directorial works include:
House#988 – A gripping short thriller about isolation and vengeance
Sikka – A symbolic film tracing the journey of a ₹5 coin across lives
15 August – A patriotic short highlighting a beggar girl’s innocent love for the nation
Tu Hi Re (Unplugged) – A romantic music video celebrating timeless emotion
Rudri Path – A devotional dance video dedicated to Lord Shiva
Unlock Your Emotions – A microfilm series exploring human feelings through art
With Chaukat, Masram blends his strengths in dance, direction, and atmosphere to create a narrative that speaks visually and emotionally.
Empowering the Arts – World Art Centre India
Masram is also the visionary behind World Art Centre India, a platform dedicated to nurturing talent across Maharashtra. Focused on empowering young artists, dancers, and filmmakers from smaller towns, the Centre provides training, mentorship, and stage-to-screen opportunities. Its goal is to bridge the gap between grassroots talent and mainstream platforms — a mission clearly reflected in Chaukat, which casts new faces and supports emerging actors.
OTT-Ready & Professionally Packaged
Chaukat is now in post-production and being actively pitched to major OTT platforms including:
Planet Marathi
MX Player
ZEE5
Amazon miniTV
Hungama Play
The project comes with a complete submission package including:
Full screenplays of all six episodes
A detailed pitch deck and director’s note
Budget and technical breakdown
Poster and teaser concept
Talent and crew bios
PR and press material
The series is being positioned for both regional and national distribution and is open for licensing, co-production, or platform partnership.
From the Director
> “Chaukat is not just about mystery — it’s about what silence hides. Villages have a different rhythm, a deeper undercurrent of unsaid truths. I wanted to create something that whispers its way into the audience’s mind.”
— Nikhilesh Masram, Director
Contact & Media
Mama Entertainment & Film Production
Mumbai | Nagpur
Email: mama.entertainmentproduction ( @ ) gmail dot com
Website: www.knishuumasram.com
Instagram: ( @ ) knishuu_msr
With Chaukat – Dark Mystery Set in Rural Village, Nikhilesh Masram invites audiences into a world where every silence tells a story and every boundary hides a secret. It’s a bold, genre-defying journey that marks the arrival of a new voice in India’s digital storytelling landscape.
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