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\n ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’, a much-anticipated Indian crime thriller series, is all set for release. Led by Emraan Hashmi, the series promises an intense dive into the world of customs enforcement and organised smuggling, blending high-stakes action with procedural drama.\n

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\n Wondering when it's releasing and where to watch it? Read on to find out.\n

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\n When and where to watch ‘Taskaree.’\n

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\n The series will stream exclusively on Netflix from January 14, 2026, making it one of the key Hindi OTT premieres of the week.\n

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\n ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ follows Superintendent Arjun Meena (Emraan Hashmi), a calm and methodical customs officer based at Mumbai International Airport, who leads a specialised task force charged with dismantling a powerful international smuggling syndicate. The narrative delves into the “shadowy underworld” of contraband trafficking and the cat-and-mouse dynamics between law enforcement and crime bosses.\n

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\n The series explores how luxury goods and illegal merchandise are trafficked through bustling airport terminals and across global routes, presenting a gritty look at organised crime and the procedural challenges faced by those who pursue it.\n

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\n In addition to Emraan Hashmi as the lead, Taskaree features a strong ensemble cast that includes Sharad Kelkar as crime boss Bada Chaudhary, Amruta Khanvilkar, Zoya Afroz, Anurag Sinha, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anuja Sathe, Freddy Daruwala, Jameel Khan, Hemant Kher, and Veerendra Saxena in supporting roles.\n

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\n The series is created by acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, with direction credits shared by Pandey alongside Raghav M. Jairath and B.A. Fida. It is produced under the banner of Friday Storytellers for Netflix.\n

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Netflix's ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’: Release date, cast, plot and where to watch

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