Manoj Bajpayee

Web Series Name : The Family Man Season 3
Streaming Date : Nov 21, 2025
Streaming Platform : Amazon Prime Video
123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
Starring : Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur and Others
Director : Raj & DK, Suman Kumar, Tusshar Seyth
Producers : Raj & DK
Music Director : Sachin-Jigar, Ketan Sodha
Cinematographer  : Jay Charola
Editor : Sumeet Kotian

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Prime Video has dropped the much-awaited third installment of The Family Man, one of the most loved web shows in the Indian digital space. The third season is headlined by Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat. Let’s see if it has lived up to the expectations or not.

Story:

The Indian government launches a new initiative called ‘Project Sahakar’ in the Northeastern states of the country, which have been deprived of development and peace. The common people always suffer the most because of local rebel groups, and with the Chinese government trying to establish its forces along the border to weaken India. Six blasts happen in this territory, leading to ‘Project Sahakar’ being put on hold.

Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), along with the NIA Chief Gautam Kulkarni (Dalp Tahil), meets the most respected local leader, David Khuzou (Sunil Thapa), to successfully carry out Project Sahakar, but Rukma (Jaideep Ahlawat) assassinates Gautam Kulkarni and David Khuzou, which brings new challenges for the Indian government.

Plus Points:

The third season is packed with enough meat in the narrative, offering an engaging ride. In this installment, Srikant Tiwari and TASC face unexpected complications as they attempt to stabilize the situation in Northeastern India. There are a good number of thrilling moments, and each new character is well written with depth, who have their own motives and modus operandi, but their ultimate goal remains the same, which is to weaken India in every possible way.

The best part of the show is that Srikant Tiwari, along with his family, also gets stuck in the entire mess, and the main lead is believed to be a suspect in the assassination of the NIA chief. How Srikant Tiwari tries to prove his innocence and protect his family draws our attention. Apart from the smartly written geopolitical episodes involving political moves, the family drama of the protagonist is quite well showcased.

The action choreographers and writing team did a very fine job. Every action sequence looks sublime and is presented stylishly, and they keep us on the edge of our seats. Among all the new characters, it is Jaideep Ahlawat who gets the lion’s share of the screentime, and he is menacing as the biggest threat to the country. The show also taps into the emotional side of the antagonist, making his role more impactful.

The fun moments work pretty well with Srikant and JK Talpade’s witty dynamic in the tense moments, though the show leaves us wanting more of this aspect. Manoj Bajpayee once again captivates with his effortless performance, and it is difficult not to like his character. Sharib Hashmi brings the comic relief with his dialogues.

Nimrat Kaur leaves an impact, while Shreya Dhanwanthary as Zoya makes a strong return to the show. Jugal Hansraj, Harman Singha, Jason Tham, and Gul Panag did a fine job. The rest of the cast also lent their ample support, elevating the proceedings. Telugu actor Rag Mayur, though present for a very short time, evokes laughs with his one-liners.

Minus Points:

The biggest drawback of The Family Man Season 3 is its release window. The show is set in Northeastern India and explores the geopolitical tensions and political instability there. Very recently, Paatal Lok 2 explored the same subject, and coincidentally, Jaideep Ahlawat played the protagonist there.

The main plot, hence, gives a familiar feel at the outset, reducing the freshness. Though the subplots and approach are different, the concept is very similar to Paatal Lok 2, and it somewhat diminishes the overall impact. The pacing gets slow at times, and the editing team could have done a better job. The cliffhanger is weak and also looks forced, leaving many questions unanswered.

Technical Aspects:

The makers haven’t compromised a bit on the technical front, as the show offers a solid experience, especially during the action sequences. The production design is brilliant. Jay Charola’s superior camera work keeps us glued to the screen, while Ketan Sodha’s background score is electrifying. The editing could have been better, though.

The Telugu dubbing is quite good, just like that of the first two seasons. Apart from Raj & DK, Tusshar Seyth and Suman Kumar also directed the new season, and they did a good job. They made sure the show never runs out of steam by neatly fleshing out new characters and tense moments.

Verdict:

On the whole, The Family Man Season 3 deals with a new mission with bigger stakes, and the outcome is satisfactory. There are enough gripping moments to hold our attention for the most part, and the newly added characters make the proceedings engaging. The show’s biggest drawback is that the backdrop and plotline are quite similar to Paatal Lok 2, reducing the impact to some extent. Also, the cliffhanger could have been executed better. Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat shine the most, and the rest of the cast did a very fine job. Despite its share of flaws, the new installment still makes for a decent watch, banking majorly on performances and action blocks.

123telugu.com Rating: 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team