ZEE5, India’s leading homegrown streaming platform, has announced the launch of its latest Hindi true-crime docu-series, ‘Honeymoon Se Hatya’. Scheduled to premiere on January 9, 2026, the series investigates the chilling reality of marriages that began with the promise of a “happily ever after” but ended in gruesome violence, specifically focusing on cases where wives were accused of murdering their husbands.

Moving beyond sensationalist headlines, the series aims to explore the complex psychological, social, and emotional fractures that lead to such domestic tragedies.

The docu-series revisits a collection of high-profile cases that once dominated national news cycles. By using a mix of factual narration, archival footage, and dramatic recreations, the show provides an in-depth look at:

• The Meghalaya Honeymoon Case: The investigation into Sonam Raja Raghuvanshi, accused of plotting her husband Raja’s murder during their trip to Cherrapunji.
• The Meerut Blue Drum Case: A horrifying incident where a merchant navy officer was allegedly murdered and his body dismembered and sealed in a cement-filled drum.
• The Nalasopara Tile Case: A “Drishyam-style” crime in Mumbai where a victim was buried under the floor tiles of his own home.
• The Delhi Electric Shock Case: A cold-blooded plot involving sleeping pills and intentional electrocution.
• The Bhiwani Influencer Case: Exploring the intersection of social media fame and domestic desperation.

Kaveri Das, Chief Channel Officer & TV and Business Head (Hindi) at ZEE5, emphasized that the platform is moving toward more emotionally charged and insightful storytelling.

“In today’s rapidly changing social environment, understanding the pressures within marriages has become increasingly important. Many fractures remain unnoticed until they reach a breaking point,” Das stated.

The series is designed not just as a true-crime offering but as a social commentary on power dynamics, control, and the silent struggles that often stay hidden behind closed doors.

Unlike standard crime shows, ‘Honeymoon Se Hatya’ seeks to answer the haunting question: Why do women kill? It highlights recurring patterns of emotional trauma and suppression, encouraging viewers to reflect on the unseen realities of domestic relationships.

Key Highlights:

• Launch Date: ZEE5’s true-crime docu-series ‘Honeymoon Se Hatya’ premieres on January 9, 2026.
• Core Focus: The series examines real-life cases of “husband-killing,” exploring the psychological and social factors behind the crimes.
• Featured Cases: Covers famous incidents like the Meerut Blue Drum murder and the Meghalaya honeymoon tragedy.
• Social Perspective: Aimed at sparking dialogue on domestic power dynamics and hidden marital pressures.