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Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Debuts on ZEE5 as Critics Praise Leads, Question Familiar Tropes

Set in Robertsganj, the series delivers a gritty true-crime tale with moral ambiguity at its core.

Overview

  • The series began streaming on ZEE5 Global on October 17, 2025, aligning with the Diwali weekend.
  • Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar lead the cast, with reviewers widely crediting their performances as the show’s standout strength.
  • Directed by Akshay Shere, the thriller focuses on justice, vengeance, guilt, and redemption in a small-town Indian setting.
  • Critics note inspiration from real incidents and draw comparisons to cases like Cyanide Mohan and recent true-crime dramas such as Dahaad.
  • The project is credited to writers Bhavini Bheda and Sumit Saxena and is produced by Baweja Studios, with Ayesha Kaduskar in a key supporting role.