If you’re in the mood for chills, mystery and a haunted-mansion style thriller blended with family drama, then Mansion 24 might just hit the spot. Directed by Ohmkar and set in a sprawling, eerie mansion with dark secrets, the series offers a mix of investigative suspense, psychological dread and supernatural undertones. The story centres on a daughter determined to uncover the truth behind her father’s disappearance — and what she finds in the mansion turns out to be more terrifying than she could imagine. Now, let’s jump into the quick overview of the show before breaking down the details.
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Title | Mansion 24 |
| Release / Platform | Released on 17 October 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar (Telugu-language) |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller / Mystery |
| Language | Telugu |
| Director | Ohmkar |
| Producers | Ashwin Babu, Kalyan Chakravarthy (under Oak Entertainment) |
| Cast (key names) | Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (Amrutha), Sathyaraj (Kalidas), Rao Ramesh, Avika Gor, Bindu Madhavi |
| Episodes / Season | Season 1 – 6 episodes, approx ~29-30 minutes each |
| Short Plotline | A brilliant archaeologist father disappears, accused of stealing artefacts; his daughter enters a haunted mansion to find him and uncovers terrifying secrets. |
Story & Key Themes
At its heart, Mansion 24 follows Amrutha, an investigative journalist whose father Kalidas (a famed archaeologist) vanishes under a dark shadow. He is accused of stealing valuable heritage artefacts, branded a traitor, and his disappearance leaves the family in turmoil — his wife falls ill, society shuns them, and Amrutha takes it upon herself to clear his name.
Her investigation leads her to a massive old mansion — one with a dreadful reputation: “Whoever enters never returns.” Despite the warnings, Amrutha enters the mansion, determined to discover why her father was last seen there and what really happened. Inside, she encounters a watchman who knows more than he reveals, and each room of the mansion holds stories of fear, deception, supernatural chills and dark legacies.
The key themes include:
- Family loyalty & truth-seeking – Amrutha’s fierce determination to restore her father’s honour drives the narrative.
- Fear & the supernatural – The mansion isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a living, breathing entity with past horrors and haunting echoes.
- Secrets & betrayals – The father’s disappearance, the stolen artefacts, the hidden pasts of the mansion’s residents all point to deception.
- Psychological tension & haunted space – Rather than just jump-scares, the series plays with atmosphere, memory, guilt and the unknown.
For those who love the “haunted house” trope with a layered investigative angle, Mansion 24 tries to combine both. The production values have been highlighted (art-direction, cinematography) though some reviews suggest the writing could have pushed deeper.
Cast & Characters

Here are some of the main cast details you should know:
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays Amrutha — the brave journalist daughter plunging into the unknown.
- Sathyaraj plays Kalidas — the missing archaeologist father whose reputation is at stake.
- Rao Ramesh appears as the Mansion’s Watchman/Seetharam — an important link to the mansion’s hidden past.
- Avika Gor, Bindu Madhavi, Archana Jois, Nandu etc. are in supporting roles, each contributing to the multi-story structure of the series (various haunted room stories within the mansion).
The ensemble is strong from a performance perspective: seasoned actors, credible presence, all of which helps in a horror thriller where mood and gravity matter. The challenge, however, is how much scope their characters get and how deeply the script allows them to explore the fear/psychology.
Timing & Viewing Info
The series premiered on 17 October 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar (tele-regional – Telugu).
It is a short-form series: 6 episodes of roughly 29-30 minutes each.
Streaming availability for viewers in India (including Delhi region) is via Disney+ Hotstar (subject to subscription and region), and possibly other platforms depending on distribution.
If you are in Delhi, check the Hotstar app, ensure you have the right language settings (Telugu version) or see if subtitles are available. Short runtime means you could binge the full season in a single evening.
Why You Might (or Might Not) Watch
Why you might watch:
- If you enjoy horror-thrillers with haunted houses, investigative plots and hidden secrets.
- If you prefer series with a compact format (6 episodes) so you’re not committed to a long stint.
- If you appreciate production design, mood-setting and strong lead performance (Varalaxmi etc).
Why you might skip or approach with caution:
- If you prefer deeply original horror storylines, you may find this one uses familiar tropes. Some reviews mention predictable elements.
- If Telugu is not your comfort zone (though subtitles may be available).
- If you want character-driven drama rather than haunted house thrills; here the pacing and narrative focus are more on atmosphere and mystery than deep emotional arcs.
Final Thoughts
Mansion 24 arrives with promise: a haunted mansion, a missing father, a daughter on a mission, terrific visuals and a horror mood. If the setting itself and the idea of “entering a mansion where no one returns” gets you excited, this series will deliver in that ambience department. On the flip side, if you’re looking for a deeply innovative story or jumps the horror genre hasn’t seen before, you might find parts of the story familiar.