Sankalp is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language socio-political drama streaming television series directed by Prakash Jha and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Dishaa Jha under the banner of Jio Studios and PJP Films. It stars Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kubbra Sait, Sanjay Kapoor and Neeraj Kabi.
The series premiered on 11 March 2026 on Amazon MX Player.
SANKALP is a premium Indian socio-political drama that explores how power is manufactured not through elections, but through mentorship and institutional control. Inspired by the ancient Chanakya-Chandragupta chronicles, the series reimagines political strategy for modern India, where classrooms replace battlefields and bureaucrats replace soldiers.
Prakash Jha announced a socio-political web series starring Nana Patekar and Sanjay Kapoor, which was initially reported under the working title "Laal Batti". The project marks Nana Patekar's debut in the OTT space and is set against a political backdrop, with the actor playing a lawyer-turned-politician while Sanjay Kapoor portrays his close associate. The series was officially unveiled by Jio Studios on 12 April 2023 during its large content slate announcement at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Later in development, the show's title was changed and it is now known as "Sankalp".
The series primeired on 11 March 2026 on Amazon MX Player.
Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India calls it a "A welcome return to basics," and as formulaic as Sankalp is, it's one of those uncannily sketched shows that mines a long-standing culture of reverence and obligation. Archika Khurana of The Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that "With its mix of strategy, ideology and personal conflict, Sankalp ultimately stands as a thought-provoking exploration of how power operatesâÂÂnot just in politics, but in the relationships that shape it."
Bollywood Hungama rated it 2.5/5 stars and writes that "SANKALP rests on a compelling storyline and strong performances by Nana Patekar and the other lead actors. However, the excessive length, silly goings-on and weak climax dilute the impact. Nevertheless, the show should manage to garner viewership due to its mass-appealing treatment and casting." BH Harsh of Cinema Express also gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that "The Prakash Jha series has its moments, but struggles to maintain momentum with its many subplots."
Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that "'There is a fortune in stolen money, counterfeit notes floating around, and political skullduggery afoot, along with treachery, double dealing, kidnapping and all manner of wickedness packing the series so densely that the pace never flags and a profusion of twists keeps the story engaging even when it strains credibilit." Anuj Kumar of The Hindu observed that "The attempt at subversive social-political inquiry into mentorship and manipulation is diminished by overwriting and tiresome visual and creative contrivances."
Zinia Bandyopadhyay of Firstpost rated it 2.5/5 stars and said that "Sankalp is a show with ambition, ideas and a commanding central performance. But a sprawling narrative and uneven pacing dilute what could have been a far sharper political drama." Free Press Journals Troy Ribeiro gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Sankalp is an engaging political thriller on mentorship, power and revenge, elevated by strong performances despite occasional narrative imbalance."