- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Salakaar X Review: Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy starrer spy thriller Salakaar made its debut on JioHotstar. As per the official premise, the show is about a young Indian’s covert mission, which interweaves with a veteran spy master’s past, revealing the national secrets and hidden truths. Through intelligence and determination, the spy try to save India’s security amid sacrifice and previous burdens. The series features Naveen Kasturia, Asrar Khan, Janhavi Hardas, Mir Sarwar, Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma, Mouni Roy and Ayaan Lall in key roles.
Salakaar has been receiving mixed responses but what caught the attention of the viewers are the performances of the actors. Some people called the story ‘average’ while others mentioned it as a ‘gripping tale’. A netizen was also impressed with Mouni Roy’s performance in the series and called her ‘versatile’.
Salakaar Twitter Reviews
A user said, “Watched #Salakaar Honestly. It's good. Acting of every actor is commendable. Story is above average. It's fiction. But, good. Arc comes to an end in the end. Satisfying to say the least. What's bad are the inconsistencies. Too many plot holes. Could have been better.”
Another wrote, “Inspired by true events, #SalakaarOnJioHotstar tells the gripping tale of a spymaster whose sharp intellect and fearless resolve play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation. Truly a must-watch! #salakaar.”
A Tweet read, “#MouniRoy Mouni roy as mariam slayed in the series. New genre for her but she was shining excellently through the series..... P.s. Her work choice is a testimony to her versatility as an actor.....”
Inspired by true events, #SalakaarOnJioHotstar tells the gripping tale of a spymaster whose sharp intellect and fearless resolve play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation. Truly a must-watch!#salakaar pic.twitter.com/dMIQ5X6ZsW
— MR . AK (@anandhumanoj666) June 18, 2025
Watched #Salakaar
— KD 🇮🇳 (@dwivedikaustuv) August 7, 2025
Honestly. It's good. Acting of every actor is commendable. Story is above average. It's fiction. But, good. Arc comes to an end in the end. Satisfying to say the least.
What's bad are the inconsistencies. Too many plot holes. Could have been better. pic.twitter.com/zXf4kvkSni
#MouniRoy
— Deepak (@Deepak415510655) August 7, 2025
Mouni roy as mariam slayed in the series. New genre for her but she was shining excellently through the series.....
P.s. Her work choice is a testimony to her versatility as an actor..... pic.twitter.com/JSkp2CO861
Let's start #Salakaar
— ❥ LostInLove 💫🦋 (@AgaarTumSathHo) August 7, 2025
Mariam you beauty! 😭 soo freaking pretty 😍#MouniRoy @Roymouni #SalakaarOnJioHotstar pic.twitter.com/5dmBVEVNeE
About Salakaar
The plot revolves around a RAW agent named Adhir Dayal, who carries out a high-stakes covert mission which targets Pakistan’s nuclear facility at Kahuta. Decades later, the shadow of the operation resurfaces as a new conspiracy begins to unfold. The series has been directed by Faruk Kabir and is backed by Sphereorigins and Mahir Films. JioHotstar released 5 episodes of the show. Salakaar is available in seven languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi.