Series synopsis
Kaptaan is a crime drama television series that premiered on Amazon MX Player on April 3, 2026. It ended on April 3, 2026. It was created by Jatin Satish Wagle. It stars Saqib Saleem, Anjum Sharma, Siddharth Nigam and Arif Zakaria.
SSP Samardeep, a feared encounter specialist, hides a broken past behind his ruthless image. Years ago, in his pursuit of revenge, he abandoned his informant DK’s brothers. Now In Jwalabad, as Munna, Tinnu, and Shaheen battle for a ₹180-crore tender, Samar joins forces with the ruthless Kabir—only to discover he is one of those lost children, forcing him to face his past.
Premise
SSP Samardeep, a feared encounter specialist, hides a broken past behind his ruthless image. Years ago, in his pursuit of revenge, he abandoned his informant DK’s brothers. Now In Jwalabad, as Munna, Tinnu, and Shaheen battle for a ₹180-crore tender, Samar joins forces with the ruthless Kabir—only to discover he is one of those lost children, forcing him to face his past.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Saqib Saleem as Samar
- Anjum Sharma as Munna
- Siddharth Nigam as Kabir
- Arif Zakaria as Shaheen
- Varun Badola as Sangwan
- Vikram Kochhar as Tinnu
- Kavita Kaushik as Preet
- Pooja Gor as Sonia
Supporting cast
- Anushka Kaushik as Sakshi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 3, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome To Jwalabad Samar, a tough SSP, stages Bhaiyya Ji's escape to expose a child trafficking ring and kills him after rescuing kidnapped children. As Munna and Shaheen clash over a high-stakes tender, Kabir rises as a fierce force, taking on gangs and cops. Amid rising corruption in Jwalabad, Samar takes charge, vowing to eliminate crime within four months. |
April 3, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Past In The Present SSP Samar cracks down on corruption while probing a violent tender scam linking Munna, MLA Sangwan, Shaheen, and Kabir. As land grabs, fake liquor, and political conspiracies unfold, Kabir wages war on Munna and uncovers hidden truths. Their paths collide, revealing a dark past that binds Kabir and Samar together. |
April 3, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Handshake SSP Samar digs deeper into a brutal tender scam, exposing Munna's violent land grab and political nexus. As villagers suffer and Kabir seeks revenge for his past, Samar uncovers links between crime and power. Forced by circumstances, Samar joins hands with Kabir, forming an uneasy alliance to bring Munna down. |
April 3, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Amazon MX Player |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 3, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 3, 2026 |
| Status | ended |