Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas X (Twitter) review - Netizens give thumbs up to Jitendra Kumar and Arshad Warsi film, call it ‘bawaal’

Bhagwat Chapter 1- Raakshas X review: The latest crime thriller centres around a cat-and-mouse chase between a determined cop and a shady suspect as the investigators try to solve a missing case.

Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas out on OTT

Bhagwat Chapter 1 - Raakshas has recently dropped on ZEE5 (accessible via OTTplay Premium), and fans are impressed with the dynamic duo of Arshad Warsi and Jeetendra Kumar. While many praised the stellar performances, some feel that the story lacks depth. The latest crime thriller centers around a cat-and-mouse chase between a determined cop and a shady suspect as the investigators try to solve the tangled maze.

Netizens react to Arshad Warsi’s film

Arshad Warsi’s crime thriller ‘Bhagwat’ had a direct-to-OTT premiere on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium. With the solid duo of Arshad and Jeetendra, Bhagwat manages to captivate viewers. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), several fans and critics praised the performances as they raised the bar high. Calling it a bawaal (terrific) film of the year, one user wrote, “Iss saal ki sabse bawaal movie mili, #Bhagwat on @ZEE5India. Jeetu aur Arshad ne acting ka level hi utha diya.”

Another lauded the gripping tale and compared it with Hollywood thrillers.

“Both these actors, brilliantly directed by @akshayshere in a gripping storyline. Must watch - beats a lot of Hollywood thrillers. I think after Mardaani2, this is one of the finest crime depictions that has come,” wrote another.

Bhagwat also garnered acclaim for holding the attention of fans with its twisted narration packed in a maze of secrets and crime.

Check out more reactions here:

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Bhagwat Chapter 1 plot and cast

Arshad Warsi has stepped into the shoes of a determined police officer who grapples to solve the mystery of a missing girl, who unravels other similar cases with hidden secrets and layered suspects. The case directs attention to the other nineteen missing girls, who disappeared without a trace. Panchayat fame actor Jeetendra steps into uncharted territory as he plays a shady role in the film, disguising his personality under the face of a simple science professor. Take a look at the trailer here:

Directed by Akshay Shere and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Bhagwat is among the latest OTT releases of the week. Meanwhile, fans are also intrigued by Ahsaas Channa’s movie debut with Netflix’s special ‘Greater Kalesh.’ The family drama film is getting love from viewers for its sweet and simple take on family chaos with a festive flavour of Diwali. A while ago, Ahsaas shared fans’ reactions to her film.

FAQs:

Q: Who are the main actors in Bhagwat Chapter 1?

A: The main cast of 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 loosely inspired by true events.

Q: Is Bhagwat available to watch online?

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

Stay tuned to OTTplay for more exciting news from the world of streaming and entertainment.

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