The title of Psycho Saiyaan doesn’t whisper; it shouts. The six-episode romantic thriller has been streaming on Amazon MX Player since late February. It tries to look at the thin line between love and obsession. It’s possible that the goal was bigger than the action, but the talk about it has been impossible to ignore.
The series takes place in part in Ujjain and Katni. It follows Kartik Pandey, played by Anud Singh Dhaka, a poetic young man who thinks that Charu Lata is meant to be with him. Tejasswi Prakash plays Charu, who starts out as a romantic interest and then becomes the focus of a growing psychological spiral. Huntry Chauhan, played by Ravi Kishan, is a ruthless gangster-politician who changes the story from love to manipulation.
As the first episode goes on, it seems like the people who made it wanted to channel pulp drama with over-the-top emotions, poetic monologues, and dramatic stares across crowded courtyards. Kartik’s shayari floats through scenes of temple steps and narrow lanes, making the mood heavy with desire. But it’s still not clear if the romance is meant to be real or on purpose over-the-top.
The design of the production leans into contrast. In Ujjain, the sun shines through dusty old houses, while in Katni, Charu’s guarded world feels clean and controlled. Bodyguards stand still outside the gates. Cars that cost a lot of money sit still. The change in tone, from youthful obsession to something darker and more planned, is similar to the change in environment.
| Title | Psycho Saiyaan |
|---|---|
| Format | Web Series (Season 1) |
| Release Date | February 25, 2026 |
| Platform | Amazon MX Player |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Romantic Thriller / Psychological Drama |
| Lead Cast | Tejasswi Prakash, Ravi Kishan, Anud Singh Dhaka |
| Director | Ajay Bhuyan |
| IMDb Rating | 4.5/10 |
| IMDb Page | https://www.imdb.com/title/ |
| Streaming Platform | https://www.mxplayer.in |
Tejasswi Prakash’s first role on OTT has come with a lot of pressure. People who watch TV know her from long-running dramas where she often plays characters with clear morals. She is now in a gray area. People seem to think she’s testing how far people will go with her, from a weak lover to a strong woman dealing with power and survival. Some people online say it’s brave. Some people say it’s not even.
People who don’t like it have not been kind. Ratings on IMDb stay below five, which shows that the audience is split. A lot of reviews say the writing is rushed and that the characters change too quickly, which makes it hard to believe. Kartik’s obsession grows quickly, for example, which doesn’t leave much room for emotional layering. It’s hard not to see how quickly his romantic idealism turns into possessiveness.
But looking at how people reacted on social media shows that things are more complicated. Fans love how intense it is and call it “pulpy fun.” They also defend the melodrama. Some viewers seem to like the exaggerated tone, which adds to the appeal. Not every thriller needs to be subtle; sometimes people want things to get hot.
The Huntry Chauhan subplot adds a political element to the story. Ravi Kishan, who always has a serious look on his face, makes the story less predictable. His performance seems more stable than the things around him. The energy changes when he walks into a scene, as if the camera suddenly knows where to look. Still, his character’s motivations are still unclear, which makes one wonder if shock value was more important than deeper exploration.
There is more drama behind the scenes that makes things even more interesting. There have been a lot of rumors about problems between Tejasswi Prakash and Surbhi Chandna at promotional events. Neither actress has talked about the situation in public, but the rumors have made headlines and brought attention back to the show. There may be some controversy, whether it was planned or not, that has kept the series going longer.
Psycho Saiyaan tries to answer the question of whether love can last when trust is replaced by control. It talks about toxic relationships, manipulation, and the thin line between devotion and control. But it usually shows these themes through loud fights instead of quiet changes in the mind. Sometimes emotional scenes feel forced, like the writers thought urgency was the same as intensity.
There are still some moments that stay with me. A fight in a room with low light. A final twist that changes how we think about earlier choices. As this goes on, it seems like the series could have used more restraint, letting the tension build up instead of boiling over.
It’s important to remember that the series came out in a crowded OTT space, where Indian streaming services are trying out darker, edgier content. This push includes shows like this one, which test how far viewers are willing to go beyond family dramas into morally gray areas. People may disagree about whether Psycho Saiyaan is good art, but its existence shows that tastes are changing.
The series ultimately seems like a risk. Actors take a risk when they go into new spaces. A platform that bets on the power of stars. A story that tries to combine romance and mental illness. Some people see a guilty pleasure, while others see a chance that was missed.
People seem to think that Psycho Saiyaan will be remembered more for the conversations it started than for its plot. These conversations were about performance, obsession, and how Indian OTT storytelling is changing, sometimes in surprising and sometimes in stumbling ways.
