The Tamil original series ‘Exam’ was announced during a recent Amazon Prime Video slate event. This high-stakes socio-thriller explores the dark underbelly of India’s competitive testing system, highlighting the intense pressure faced by millions of students.
Produced by Pushkar and Gayathri under Wallwatcher Films, the series continues their run of grounded, gritty storytelling after Vikram Vedha and Suzhal. It has now locked its streaming date. Amazon Prime Video confirmed that Exam will premiere on May 15, 2026, with seven episodes. It will stream simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
The story follows a determined young woman with a mysterious past who infiltrates the world of the Regional Public Service Exam scam to expose a paper-leak network exploiting students.
Written and directed by National Award-winner A. Sarkunam, the series stars Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, and Abbas, with supporting roles by Vasundhara Kashyap and Naren Mani.