ZEE5, India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform announces the launch of its powerful true crime docu-series Honeymoon Se Hatya, premiering on 9th January 2026. The series is a bold and unsettling exploration of real-life cases where wives killed their husbands which seeks to go beyond the headlines to ask one haunting question - Why Women Kill. Honeymoon Se Hatya sheds light on marriages that began with promise but spiralled into violence, examining the emotional, social, and psychological factors that pushed these women to commit acts that shocked the nation. Without sensationalism or judgement, the series presents the facts as they unfolded, encouraging viewers to reflect on the complex realities hidden behind closed doors.
The true crime docu series revisits some of India’s most disturbing and widely discussed cases, including the Meghalaya Sonam Raja Raghuvanshi Case, the Meerut Blue Drum Case, and the Bhiwani Influencer Case, Mumbai Tile Case (Nalasopara Tile Case) and Delhi Electric Shock Case which captured national attention and sparked widespread debate. Through detailed factual narration, recreations, interviews, and archival material, the series presents a comprehensive account of each crime while highlighting recurring patterns of emotional trauma, control, suppression, and desperation that often remain invisible until tragedy strikes.
Kaveri Das, Chief Channel Officer &TV and Business Head Hindi Z5, said, “With Honeymoon Se Hatya, we are expanding our documentary slate into deeper, more emotionally charged stories. In today’s rapidly evolving social landscape, understanding the pressures within marriages, has never been more important. These stories highlight the fractures that often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Viewers can expect a gripping show marked by emotional depth, realism, and insights that linger long after the story ends. Honeymoon Se Hatya is meant to provoke conversations about relationships, power, and the silent battles fought within homes.”
