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Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas out on OTT: Where to watch, plot explained, and more about Jitendra Kumar and Arshad Warsi's crime thriller

Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas out on OTT: Starring Jitendra Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Ayesha Kaduska, this crime thriller film follows the story of a police officer who hunts down a serial killer.

Arpita Sarkar
Oct 17, 2025
Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas out on OTT: Where to watch, plot explained, and more about Jitendra Kumar and Arshad Warsi's crime thriller
Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas

Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas is a crime thriller film that stars Jitendra Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and Ayesha Kaduskar in the lead roles. The film is now out on OTT and streaming on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium). The film has been getting mixed responses from critics, while the performances were praised.

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Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas out on OTT

Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas is currently streaming on ZEE5. You can also watch the crime thriller film with your OTTplay Premium subscription. The film is 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 40 seconds long.

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Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas plot explained

Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas is a crime thriller where a police inspector investigates the disappearance of a young woman. During his investigation, he uncovers a pattern of similar cases linked to a prostitution ring.

The story follows Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat (Arshad Warsi) as he handles the case in Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh, where he is pitted against Sameer (Jitendra Kumar), a seemingly harmless professor with a sinister side. This film is a psychological thriller that explores the conflict between two central characters and delves deeply into themes of morality and the human psyche.

This narrative creates a cat-and-mouse-fight dynamic between a dedicated but flawed police officer and the psychopathic killer hidden in plain sight. This film explores themes of ethics, justice, human psychology, and the concept of "raakshas" (demons) within society.

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Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas cast

The crime thriller casts Arshad Warsi as Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat, Jitendra Kumar as Professor Sameer, Ayesha Kaduskar as Meera, and Tara Alisha Berry in a supporting role.

Meanwhile, the OTTplay review for Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas stated that despite Jitendra Kumar's outstanding performance, the story feels like a retelling. "It lacks the 'depth' to surprise and ultimately feels like a chapter we've already 'read' before," it further read.

Catch Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium!

FAQs:

Q: Who are the main actors in the ZEE5 film Bhagwat?

A: The main cast of the film Bhagwat features Arshad Warsi as Inspector Vishwas Bhagwat and Jitendra Kumar as Sameer, a professor.

Q: Is the ZEE5 film Bhagwat based on a true story?

A: Yes, the ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) original film Bhagwat is officially stated to be inspired by true events. It is described as an emotionally charged crime thriller.

Q: When is the release date for Bhagwat on ZEE5?

A: Bhagwat is streaming on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

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