Madhuri Dixit's 'Mrs Deshpande' has a South Korean version?
What's the story
The recently released show Mrs Deshpande, starring Madhuri Dixit, is receiving positive reviews for the actor's performance. The show, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and produced by Applause Entertainment, is an adaptation of the French thriller La Mante. But did you know that it also has a South Korean version? Titled Queen Mantis, the series was released in 2025 and stars Jang Dong-yoon and Go Hyun-jung in lead roles.
Plot similarities
'Queen Mantis' is the South Korean adaptation of 'La Mante'
The original French story, La Mante, which is the base for all adaptations, revolves around a police investigation into a series of copycat murders that replicate the crimes of a convicted female serial killer. The imprisoned killer agrees to assist the police on one condition: she will only work with her estranged son, who is now a detective.
About character
'She's like an onion, and as you go...'
In an interview with Times Now, Dixit said, "I'm excited for this one because Mrs. Deshpande is a character with a lot of layers." "She's like an onion, and as you go from episode to episode, you're peeling off the onion... literally getting to know her and who she is." The series is streaming on JioHotstar.