Sandook (2024) is a Hindi-language drama directed by Punit Goyal, released on September 20, 2024. The story centers on a widow who, after years of legal battles, reclaims her ancestral home. Her daughter and son-in-law move in with her temporarily, but underlying tensions in their marriage quickly surface. As the strain between them grows, the son-in-law stumbles upon an old sandook (a wooden chest) containing a collection of letters. The discovery sets off a chain of events that begins to unravel his mental state, pushing him toward obsession and paranoia. The letters seem to hold secrets that threaten not just his sanity but the fragile balance within the household.
The series delves into themes of psychological unraveling, the haunting nature of the past, and the complexities of familial relationships. As the protagonist becomes increasingly consumed by the contents of the sandook, the narrative explores how hidden histories and unresolved tensions can resurface, impacting the present. With a cast including Abha Paul, Prity Dey, and Anshuman Kandwal, Sandook offers a suspenseful exploration of how the past can intrude upon and destabilize current realities.