Tavvai streams on JioHotstar from June 29, 2026. If your watchlist is asking for a darker Indian genre pick, this one is pitched as a Hindi mythological mystery-horror thriller built around curses, ancestral sin and a village haunted by consequences that refuse to die quietly.
The release date comes from JioHotstar’s official Instagram announcement, which says, “Watch #Tavvai, streaming June 29 on JioHotstar.” The title is also listed on JioHotstar, with supporting listings on IMDb, The Times of India and Times Now.
Tavvai OTT release date and platform
OTT platform: JioHotstar
Streaming date: June 29, 2026
Language: Hindi
Genre: Mystery, horror, mythological thriller
For readers tracking the full streaming calendar, also check our weekly OTT releases this week guide. Tavvai lands just after that window, making it a useful next-watch option for JioHotstar users who want something moodier than the usual weekend comfort watch.
What is Tavvai about?
JioHotstar’s listing describes Tavvai as the story of Pramendra, who inherits a terrifying curse tied to the mysterious Tavvai and must uncover dark family secrets before evil consumes his family and village.
IMDb’s synopsis places the story in 1880, where a Maharaj’s atrocities invite Tavvai and leave a village terrified for generations until a chosen one tries to set things right. Times Now adds the mythological angle, connecting the film to ideas of misfortune, Pitra Dosh, ancestral debt and the consequences of broken dharma.
Tavvai cast and crew
The listed cast includes Arpit Ranka, Manoj Joshi, Bhushan Pradhan and Tripti Sahu. IMDb also lists Neetu Pandey among the cast.
The film is directed by Nirbhay Jariwala and Jayesh Vrushiraj. Available title listings credit Ramesh Arreja as writer and describe Tavvai as a Hindi drama-mystery release.
Why Tavvai is worth tracking
The hook is not just “new horror on OTT.” Tavvai is selling a more specific flavour: mythology, family secrets, a cursed village and a supernatural force linked to moral consequence. That gives it a sharper identity than a generic haunted-house release.
If the film delivers on that promise, it could work for viewers who like Indian folk-horror energy, curse mythology and rural mystery setups. If you prefer clean jump-scare horror or slick urban thrillers, wait for early viewer reactions before jumping in.
For more darker recommendations, keep our underrated thrillers watchlist handy.
Bingebaaz quick take
Watchlist it if: you want a Hindi mythological horror-thriller with curse lore, village dread and a darker spiritual setup.
Wait if: you need reviews first, because the official material confirms the premise and release date but not yet the final execution.
FAQ
When is Tavvai releasing on OTT?
Tavvai is scheduled to stream on JioHotstar from June 29, 2026.
Where can I watch Tavvai?
You can watch Tavvai on JioHotstar once it goes live in the platform catalogue.
Who is in the Tavvai cast?
The listed cast includes Arpit Ranka, Manoj Joshi, Bhushan Pradhan, Tripti Sahu and Neetu Pandey.
What kind of movie is Tavvai?
Tavvai is being positioned as a Hindi mythological mystery-horror thriller about a curse, ancestral sin and dark family secrets.