05 May,2026 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shivankit Parihar. Pic/Instagram
With Prime Video's Lukkhe dialling up the intensity with its gritty mix of rap, rivalry and redemption, the series brings together a dynamic ensemble navigating a loud and volatile world. Among them is Shivankit Parihar, who steps into the shoes of a fierce antagonist, adding edge and unpredictability to the narrative. Known for his comic timing, Shivankit takes a sharp turn with this darker, more demanding role.
Shivanakit's role as the antagonist came with its own set of behind-the-scenes challenges.
Reflecting on the experience, Shivankit shared, "Honestly, I was in full-blown FOMO mode throughout the shoot! While everyone else wrapped up and went off to chill, I was clocking in three hours early for tattoos and makeup - and then staying back another two hours after pack-up just to get it all off (plus continuity pictures, of course). So yeah, no cute post-pack-up bonding for me - just me and my team, either putting tattoos on or painfully taking them off. And the real plot twist? If even one tattoo was slightly off, we'd wipe the whole thing and start from scratch. At one point, I think I spent more time with my tattoos than with the cast. But hey⦠villain life chose me."
The trailer of Lukkhe takes viewers into a high-octane world, bringing MC Badnaam (played by King) into the spotlight as he commands the mic, his fierce rivalry with MC OG (played by Shivankit Parihar), along with the emerging love story between Lucky (Lakshvir Singh Saran) and Sanober (Palak Tiwari).
The narrative builds around the intensity and emotion as tensions escalate into the worlds of rap, crime, and relationships, which collide, spiralling into a gripping tale of revenge, redemption, and high-stakes action. Driving the momentum is a pulsating, genre-spanning soundtrack, from hard-hitting rap anthems to emotionally charged melodies, which amplifies every beat, leaving audiences with a lingering question, 'In a world where rap aur badla, dono loud hai, who will rise above the noise and who will be consumed by it?'
It also stars Raashii Khanna, Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Yograj Singh, and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal roles.
Produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP, Lukkhe is a high-octane Prime Original series directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive produced by Deobjit Das Purkayastha and Agrim Joshi.
Lukkhe premieres on May 8 exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
