Commander Karan Saxena is an Indian action espionage thriller series that premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on July 8, 2024. Based on Amit Khan’s book series, the show follows the fearless RAW agent, Commander Karan Saxena, portrayed by Gurmeet Choudhary, as he confronts looming threats to national security. The series also features Iqbal Khan as ISI Chief Nasir Khan and Hruta Durgule as ACP Rachna Mhatre.
In the first episode, “Namak Ka Paani,” the discovery of a deceased RAW agent in Mumbai prompts Commander Saxena to investigate, while ISI agent Javed activates sleeper cells, indicating an imminent threat. The subsequent episodes delve deeper into the complexities of espionage and counter-terrorism, showcasing intense action sequences and political intrigue. Despite its action-packed narrative, the series has been critiqued for its lack of originality and predictability.
