Bhagwat: Chapter One - Raakshas trailer out: What to expect from Arshad Warsi-Jitendra Kumar's film

Arshad Warsi, best remembered for Asur and recently in news for The Ba***ds of Bollywood as well as Jolly LLB 3, is now trending for Bhagwat: Chapter One - Raakshas. The film also features Jitendra Kumar as one of the male leads. What is the movie all about? Here's everything you need to know...

What is Bhagwat: Chapter 1 Raakshas all about?

Bhagwat is about a prostitution racket. Arshad's character, who plays a cop, is out to arrest Suraj. The next thing you know, Jitendra Kumar's character is put under police inspection and is serving jail term for harassment. This time, the mystery revolves around him. Who really is Suraj? Is he really a mastermind or just a puppet?

Also Read: Bhagwat teaser: Jitendra Kumar sheds his acclaimed persona for dark role opposite Arshad Warsi's determined inspector

Is Bhagwat anything like Arshad Warsi’s Asur?

Although Bhagwat resembles the plot of Asur to a great length, both the projects are completely different. Both shows address the victory over evil but address a different topic. The storytelling also appears to be drastically different from each other.

Also Read: Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas first look poster - Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar lead a dark investigation into a sinister mystery

When and where can you watch Bhagwat: Chapter 1 - Raakshas on OTT?

Bhagwat: Chapter 1 - Raakshas can be streamed on Zee5 via OTTplay Premium. The film will be out on October 17.

Arshad Warsi’s success on the big screen as well as OTT

Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3 is now a part of Rs. 100 crore club. Not just the film co-starring Akshay Kumar and Satish Kaushik in the lead roles, Arshad is also in news for his appearance in Aryan Khan’s debut directorial web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The actor plays the role of underworld gangster Ghafoor in the Hindi series which has become the talk of the town. Next up, he is likely to be back in news for Raakshas.

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.