The trailer of Monika Panwar (Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega) and Rajat Kapoor starrer supernatural-horror series Khauf was released by the makers on Friday. The eight-part show has been written and created by Smita Singh, who was part of the writer’s room for Sacred Games (2018). The series has been directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. It also features Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Shilpa Shukla and Chum Darang.

As per the trailer, Monika plays Madhu, a young girl who has just moved to New Delhi. Unable to find a house, she starts living in a girls’ hostel where a sinister presence is lurking within its walls. There are whispers about her room’s previous occupant and her dreadful fate. The women on her floor warn her to leave— though none have the courage to step beyond the hostel’s grounds, trapped by an unnamed terror. As Madhu’s past nightmares seep into reality, a shaman (played by Rajat Kapoor) arrives, promising to rid her of the darkness. The trailer hints at a relentless psychological and supernatural struggle, where survival hinges on unearthing the truth before it consumes them all.

Speaking about her role, Monika Panwar shared, “Playing Madhu has been intense. She’s a character who gradually unravels as she faces the inexplicable horrors surrounding her, and capturing that fear was both a challenging and rewarding experience.”

The show has been produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil under the banner of Matchbox Shots. It will start streaming on Netflix from April 18.