‘Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas’ Draws Notice for Moody Craft and Casting on ZEE5

Coverage highlights a moody, character-driven approach that reframes ZEE5’s action brand.

Overview

Now streaming after its October 17 digital release, the ZEE5 Original is also available via OTTplay Premium.
Arshad Warsi leads as Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat in a stark departure from his comic image, with Jitendra Kumar portraying Sameer in a darker, ambiguous register.
The story unfolds in Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh, where an investigation into missing women anchors a tense crime thriller without revealing key twists.
Reports emphasize restrained visuals and sound under director Akshay Shere, with shadowed frames, ambient audio, and measured pacing shaping psychological tension.
Fight scenes favor raw, close-quarters realism over spectacle, while the “Chapter One” tag signals franchise ambitions for a larger narrative arc.