Kannada Zee5 not too long ago unveiled the trailer of its upcoming authentic sequence Rakshasa, a haunting crime thriller that plunges viewers right into a world the place perception, violence, and reality collide. Set to premiere on twentieth February, the seven-episode sequence unfolds alongside the misty banks of the Malaprabha River in rural North Karnataka, the place worry strikes quietly, and nothing is what it appears.
What’s Rakshasa about?
The 2-minute trailer introduces Sub-Inspector Hanmappa (Vijay Raghavendra), who’s assigned to probe a string of alleged crocodile assaults close to the Yellamma temple in Savadatti. What initially seems to be unintended deaths quickly takes a darker flip as bloodied stays floor and murmurs of folklore start to cloud public notion. As religion and worry intertwine, Hanmappa finds himself navigating a psychological maze that challenges not simply his investigative instincts, but in addition his personal beliefs.
The seven-episode sequence has been written by Suhan Prasad and Apoorva, and directed by Suhan Prasad, Rakshasa is produced by Tharunsudheer Productions. The sequence is led by Vijay Raghavendra, alongside Mayuri, Avinash, Malavika, Appanna, and Abhijith, who collectively anchor a story pushed as a lot by internal battle as by investigation.
Vijay Raghavendra about Rakshasa trailer
Talking concerning the trailer, Vijay Raghavendra stated, “Rakshasa will not be a narrative that reveals itself simply. What excited me was the silence within the narrative, the pauses, the unanswered questions, and the emotional weight carried by the character. Hanmappa is a person torn between responsibility and perception, and the trailer provides a glimpse of that battle with out giving something away.”
Sharing his perspective as producer, Tharun Sudheer added, “From the very starting, we wished Rakshasa to really feel rooted and unsettling slightly than loud. The setting of North Karnataka, the folklore, and the psychological depth of the story make it distinctive. The trailer captures the temper of the sequence, the place worry isn’t created by spectacle, however by what individuals select to consider.”
With its atmospheric visuals, restrained storytelling, and a premise that blurs the road between delusion and homicide, Rakshasa guarantees a gripping viewing expertise that lingers lengthy after the investigation begins.