PremiumInspector Rishi – 5 reasons to watch the supernatural crime thriller on Prime Video
Inspector Rishi is an upcoming Tamil horror crime thriller series that is set to stream this summer on OTT. The series is written and directed by filmmaker and comic book creator Nandhini JS.
Last Updated: 05.11 PM, Mar 28, 2024
Inspector Rishi is an upcoming horror crime thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video. Set to stream on OTT starting March 29, 2024, the show has been written and directed by Nandhini JS. Brought to life by Make Believe Production, the thriller series is a fusion of the horror and crime genre with a sprinkling of rural folklore that can send chills down the spine of any adult. Here are 5 reasons to not miss out on Inspector Rishi on Prime Video.
1. Inspector Rishi is directed by Nandhini JS
Inspector Rishi is conceptualised, written, and directed by Nandhini JS of Nila Nila Odi Vaa fame. Nandhini is a filmmaker and comic book creator who is an FTIT (Film & Television Institute of Tamil Nadu) gold medalist and winner of the Tamil Nadu State Award for ‘Best Director’ for her student short film Ottam. With her strong background in film studies, experience, and exposure to graphic design and comic creation, one can expect great things from Inspector Rishi as a series.
2. Inspector Rishi is a crime thriller with a supernatural tinge
The crime thriller show explores a series of mysterious murders committed in a mountain village. An unconventional, tough and rugged officer, Inspector Rishi, is given the case. He is a strong believer in science and logic. A cynic with little to live for, Inspector Rishi’s sharp intellect hits multiple brick walls while investigating the oddly cocooned deaths of villagers in the forest. While villagers firmly call it the doing of a Vanaratchi, or malevolent forest spirit, Rishi struggles to prove otherwise and prevent more deaths.
3. Inspector Rishi infuses horror with rural folklore for a refreshing premise
The series is brimming with the supernatural and horror, ranging from spidery web-wrapped dead bodies to multiple sightings of an evil forest spirit, to mysterious cults praying to the Vanaratchi. The infusion of the local rural myth of Vanaratchi in a cop thriller adds an extra edge to the terrifying supernatural drama.
4. Inspector Rishi highlights the battle between science and superstition
Inspector Rishi highlights the constant battle between science and superstition, with Inspector Rishi’s beliefs constantly clashing with that of the village locals, who all believe in the Vanaratchi. Even when several of them declare actual sightings, Rishi refuses to believe anything supernatural, choosing to follow the scientific path and following up on the mysterious blue insects. But Rishi has forgotten that the supernatural can neither be described by fear nor reason alone; only a combination of emotions and processes can lead to acceptance and survival.
5. Inspector Rishi features an impeccable cast
The series features a powerful cast, comprising the likes of Naveen Chandra, Sunaina Yella, Kanna Ravi, Malini Jeevarathnam, Srikrishna Dayal, and Kumaravel, among others in prominent roles. Known for their experience and versatility, these actors are aptly cast for characters that constantly evolve throughout the show and emerge maturer and wiser.