Bhagwat Chapter 1 Raakshas OTT release date: When and where to watch Arshad Warsi-Jitendra Kumar's thriller movie

After Asur's massive success, Arshad Warsi returns to the digital space with a crime thriller movie. He has teamed up with Jitendra Kumar for the upcoming movie, titled Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas. ZEE5 recently announced the original movie along with the gripping trailer. While Warsi left a mark in the digital world with the Asur (2020) series, Kumar gained recognition for Kota Factory (2019) and Panchayat (2020) series. Now, they have joined forces for Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas, which promises to be a thrilling crime drama.

When to watch Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas

The movie is set to make a direct release on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on October 17, 2025. Apart from Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar in the lead roles, Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas also features Tara-Alisha Berry, Ayesha Kaduskar, and Hemant Saini in other pivotal roles.

What to expect from Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas

The story will feature Arshad Warsi as a police officer named Vishwas Bhagwat, who has been tasked with investigating a sinister case of disappearing girls. Jitendra Kumar, on the other hand, is seen as professor Sameer, but appears to be playing a negative or grey-shaded role, far removed from his much-loved Jeetu Bhaiya in Kota Factory.  With a chilling and dark tone, the movie's first chapter is set in Robertsganj, UP, featuring fast-paced sequences.

The trailer of Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas introduces Vishwas Bhagwat, who gets transferred to a small town in UP, where he takes up the case of the missing girl. Bhagwat has been given a deadline of fifteen days to search and bring back the girl to her family. Meanwhile, the video also introduces Jitendra Kumar as a hopeless romantic guy named Sameer who keeps trying to impress a young woman, Meera.  

As the video progresses, Bhagwat is seen arresting Sameer for the case of the abduction of young women. But Sameer claims he himself would fight his case in the court,  adding another layer of intrigue to his character. The trailer ends by teasing a classic showdown between the two characters.  Overall, Bhagwat Chapter 1 Raakshas seeks to be more than a tale of a standard missing person investigation.

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 slated to premiere exclusively on the ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) on October 17, 2025.