Exam is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language Crime thriller streaming television series created by Pushkar–Gayathri for Amazon Prime Video written and directed by A. Sarkunam. The show is about a young woman who carries a mysterious past and focuses on ambition, morality, and the consequences of systemic injustice.
The principal cast of the series includes Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas and Akash Venkatesan. It premiered on 15 May 2026 and consists of seven episodes.
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Development
Production
The series is Pushkar–Gayathri`s third collaboration with Amazon Prime Video, after Suzhal: The Vortex (2022–2025) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie (2022). The series is directed by National Film Awards winner A. Sarkunam, making his debut in a limited series.
Casting
Actresses, Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan was cast as police officer Jhansi and Maramalli. Tamil film actor Abbas cast as Jayachandran. This is his debut role in a limited series.
Release
Amazon Prime Video released the series' first teaser on 19 March 2026. On 30 April, it was released in a trailer and revealed the release date. Exam premiered on the platform two weeks later, on 15 May and the series will be released in Tamil and dubbed in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.