The Pankaj Tripathi-led courtroom drama Criminal Justice: A Family Matter has made a historic impact, delivering the strongest opening day ever for a Hindi original in the streaming universe with a staggering 8.4 Million Views! (as per Ormax) Within hours of its premiere, the show recorded the highest viewership for any Hindi Special on JioHotstar, cementing its place as a cultural and streaming phenomenon.

Produced by Applause in association with BBC Studios India, directed by Rohan Sippy the show launched with a three-episode premiere on May 29, followed by a weekly episodic rollout, the series has struck an emotional chord with audiences across the country. Viewers have praised its layered storytelling, nuanced characters, and powerful performances.

Returning as the beloved Madhav Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi leads a stellar ensemble cast including Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Barkha Singh, Mita Vashisht, and Shweta Basu Prasad.

Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment said, "Criminal Justice is the longest-running and one of the most cherished franchises in the Hindi streaming space, built on trust, scale, and consistent storytelling. The record-breaking opening of season 4 is a proud milestone for all of us. We’re grateful to our partners at JioHotstar and BBC Studios India for their continued collaboration and commitment in bringing this franchise to life, season after season”.

Pankaj Tripathi, returning as the ever-charismatic Madhav Mishra, shared his personal reflections "Portraying Madhav Mishra has always been a journey of deep emotional discovery. This character is very close to my heart, and witnessing audiences connect with his journey in such a big way is incredibly fulfilling. Their reactions filled with empathy, excitement and hope fuel my dedication to bring this character to life in ways that honor both the story and our shared human experience and I’m truly grateful for all the love and support."

With its groundbreaking opening and compelling narrative, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter reaffirms the franchise’s status as one of the most successful and beloved Hindi originals in India’s OTT streaming landscape.