Bhagwat Chapter 1 Raakshas release date, where to watch, what to expect, trailer, and more about Arshad Warsi-Jitendra Kumar's movie

One of the most awaited movies of the month is Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas in 2025. Arshad Warsi returns for the crime thriller genre after Asur (2020), but this time with a movie, instead of a series. Another intriguing part is TVF Pitchers-fame Jitendra Kumar's dark and mysterious avatar in Bhagwat that hints at the main antagonist role. Arshad Warsi was last seen in Jolly LLB 3, and this sudden change of genre, from comedy to thriller, proves the 57-year-old actor's imprssive versatility.

When and where to watch Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas

The crime thriller movie is directly making digital debut on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on October 17, 2025, instead of a theatrical release. Apart from Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar in the leads, Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas also features Ayesha Kaduskar, Hemant Saini, and Tara-Alisha Berry.

What to expect from Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas

The movie centers on a fictional prostitutional racket which police officer Bhagwat must catch and find out the mysterious man who's behind the missings of young women from a small town in UP. While investigating the case, Bhagwat suspects a man named Suraj who appears to be a science teacher.

The whole story surprisingly shifts when Suraj gets arrested but police has not proof against him yet. Now, the real question is who is Suraj actually? Is he the true criminal mastermind behind the whole racket, or is he simply a smaller piece, a puppet, being controlled by someone else? The official synopsis did not reveal who's the real antagonist in the movie, but trailer hints at Jitendra Kumar.

Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas trailer breakdown

The 2-minute-42-second video introduces Arshad Warsi as police officer Bhagwat who has a dark history of brutal violence on criminals that leads him to get transferred to a small town in UP. As soon Bhagwat lands of the town he encounters a massive riot amount the locals claiming to get their young daughters back.

As the trailer progress, we see Jitendra Kumar as Suraj a common man who's trying to impress a woman from his locality and later the duo becomes a lovey-dovey couple. Things take a thrilling turn in Suraj's life when he gets arrested by Bhagwat without any warrent and kept in behind the bars. The video ends by teasing a classic showdown between the Bhagwat and Suraj.

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.