Season 1 • Episode 6
LatestWhat does the cursed Residence of the Sardeshmukh unveil to Rao after finding Lakshman? And how does the story of these cursed yakshas end?
Athang is the tale of a discerning young man named Rau also known as Raavan living under the shadow of a soul trapped in its own curse. While Rau is battling his demons and trying to survive the inevitable pain, a curious young woman named Sushila arrives at the Sardekhmukh's residence, where women are forbidden. Rukmini, who is Rau's widowed maternal aunt advises Sushila that she stays hidden from Rau and away from the lake.
Direction
Evocative visual storytelling using Maharashtra's misty landscapes.
Writing
Mythological nameplay—Raavan as protagonist, not villain.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Athang draws from Konkani folklore and the 'nagmandal' tradition of cursed water bodies in coastal Maharashtra.
The title refers to a state of restless wandering in Marathi—fitting for both the lake-bound spirit and Rau himself.
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