Naagin Shocker – The ‘Naagin’ franchise has always held a commanding presence in the world of television; however, lately, *Naagin 7* has been making headlines less for its storyline and more for the controversies surrounding it and its plummeting ratings. Amidst this situation, Ekta Kapoor has played her trump card: the entry of Bollywood’s “Original Khiladi”—Akshay Kumar!
What is the full story? The dynamic duo of Akshay and Rajpal
Akshay Kumar hasn’t merely made a guest appearance on the show; he is appearing in a powerful avatar as the ‘Naag Guru’ (Serpent Guru). Joining him in this special episode is the “King of Comedy,” Rajpal Yadav.
**The Reason?** Akshay and Rajpal are promoting their upcoming film, *Bhoot Bangla*—a project produced by Ekta Kapoor herself. To facilitate this promotion, a massive crossover event between *Naagin 7* and *Bhoot Bangla* has been planned within the show.
What did the promo reveal? The secret to the Dragon’s demise
In the recently released promo, Akshay Kumar (as the Naag Guru) is seen guiding Naagin Ahana.
Akshay’s Warning: “The Dragon is your greatest enemy; no one has any control over it.” Akshay reveals that there is only one way to slay the Dragon: using its own fire. Ahana, in turn, has vowed to Guruji that she will personally be the one to vanquish this Dragon.
Where and When to Watch?
This explosive episode is set to air on April 5th on Colors TV and will be available for streaming on Jio Hotstar.
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Is Naagin 7 really going off the air?
Rumors are rife on social media that the show is on the verge of cancellation due to low TRP ratings. Let’s look at the facts:
Launched on December 27, 2025, the show managed to secure a spot in the Top 10 during its first two weeks; however, it has since dropped out of the list. The show has faced significant criticism—and heavy trolling from fans—primarily due to its reliance on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its poor visual effects.
Ekta Kapoor’s Response
Responding to the trolling with a touch of humor, Ekta offered an explanation, “The budget is low, but the demands are high (involving dragons, airplanes, etc.), so we had to resort to using AI.” As of now, the makers have not issued any official statement regarding the show’s cancellation. It is hoped that Akshay Kumar’s entry will trigger a resurgence in the ratings.
Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Naagin’ brand is currently at risk, and enlisting Akshay Kumar’s support could prove to be a major masterstroke. Will the promotion of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ be able to breathe new life into the ‘Naagin’ franchise? Only the TRP ratings of the coming week will tell!
