Rajkumar Hirani, the filmmaker behind 3 Idiots and PK, steps into streaming for the first time with Pritam and Pedro — a cybercrime buddy-cop comedy-thriller that’s also his son Vir Hirani’s acting debut. Backed by a strong premise and a talented director in Avinash Arun (Paatal Lok), the series arrived with high expectations — though critics have landed on very different sides of whether it delivers.
Overview
The story is set in Goa. It is about Pritam Parkar, a guy who knows how to hack into computers. Pritam Parkar lives with his grandfather. He really wants to get his grandfathers old tape recorder. This tape recorder is very special to Pritam Parkar because it reminds him of his grandmother who has passed away.
Some people rob an ATM in Goa. The police are under a lot of pressure to catch the robbers. Pritam Parkar helps the police by using his hacking skills to solve the case. He impresses a police officer named Pedro Gonsalves. Pedro Gonsalves is a cop but he does things the old way. Pritam Parkar and Pedro Gonsalves become partners even though they are very different.
Then something big happens. The son of the sports minister gets kidnapped by a guy named Martin. Martin is very ruthless. He knows a lot, about technology. Pritam Parkar and Pedro Gonsalves have to work to rescue the kidnapped boy.
Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 6 Episodes, Season 1 |
| Genre | Cybercrime Comedy-Thriller / Buddy Cop Drama |
| Director | Avinash Arun |
| Release Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Where to watch | JioHotstar |
| Rating | 9/10 |
Plot Summary
After landing in police custody following a dispute, Pritam proves his hacking skills by helping crack a high-profile ATM theft, impressing Pedro enough to form an unlikely partnership. Their bond deepens as they work together to trace Pritam’s grandfather’s stolen tape recorder, while Pedro deals with a strained marriage and a demotion to the Cyber Crime Cell. When the sports minister’s son is kidnapped by the elusive and tech-savvy Martin, the pair are forced to combine old-school policing with modern hacking skills to crack the case — all while Martin continues to stay one step ahead of them.
Why You Should Watch It
- If you like buddy cops the difference between Pedro and Pritam is pretty cool. They are like school and new school. This is something we have seen before. It is still fun to watch.
- Some people who reviewed the show said it is really entertaining. The story moves fast. Has a lot of twists. This gets even better when Vikrant Masseys character shows up.
- This show is a deal because it is Rajkumar Hiranis first project on a streaming site. It is also his sons time acting. So if you like Bollywood you should definitely check it out.
- The show is based on cases of cybercrime. This makes it seem like it could be an interesting story. It is, like a crime story but not exactly.
- A lot of people liked Arshad Warsis performance in the show. Even people who did not like the show that much thought he did a job.
Recommendations — If You Liked Pritam and Pedro, Watch These Next
- Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega (Netflix) — a sharper, more grounded take on Indian cybercrime storytelling.
- Lok (Prime Video) — director Avinash Arun’s earlier, more acclaimed procedural work.
- 3 Idiots or PK (Rajkumar Hirani films) — for Hirani’s signature blend of comedy and social commentary in his more established medium.
- A Wednesday! (2008) — an earlier Hindi thriller frequently cited as a touchstone for this kind of tech-thriller storytelling.
- Sector 36 or Haseen Dillruba — for more of Vikrant Massey’s range in darker, more intense roles.
Conclusion
Pritam and Pedro is a first try for Rajkumar Hirani in streaming with a great cast and an interesting true crime story. It might not work for everyone depending on how much you like a old-style approach, to a new cybercrime story. Some people find it fun to watch while others think it’s old-fashioned so you should watch it with expectations.