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Vijay Raghavendra’s Raakshasa OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the thriller series?
ET Online | February 13, 2026 1:19 AM CST

Synopsis

A new crime thriller series, Raakshasa, is set to stream on Zee5 from February 20. The seven-episode series follows Sub-Inspector Hanumappa as he investigates mysterious deaths in Savadatti, North Karnataka. What begins as suspected crocodile attacks soon reveals a darker truth. The show promises a gripping blend of investigation, folklore, and emotional conflict, challenging beliefs and spreading fear.

Raakshasa starring Vijay Raghavendra in the lead, is all set to stream on OTT. (Instagram-@zee5kannada)

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A quiet temple town. A series of mysterious deaths. And whispers of something far more sinister than wild animal attacks. Raakshasa is set to pull viewers into a tense psychological world where fear spreads faster than facts. Headlined by Vijay Raghavendra, this seven-episode crime thriller blends investigation with folklore, promising a gripping watch. If you enjoy dark mysteries layered with rural texture and emotional conflict, this upcoming series might be your next binge.

OTT release details

Raakshasa will begin streaming on Zee5 from February 20. The makers confirmed the release date through an official update on Instagram, announcing it as North Karnataka’s first web series. Directed by Suhan Prasad, the show positions itself as an intense investigative drama rooted in the region’s landscape and culture. The caption added to the storyline, which read that in the village of Savadatti in North Karnataka, several bodies have been found following alleged crocodile attacks… Sub-Inspector Hanumappa is searching for answers, on the hunt for a demon.


Internet reacts

The trailer quickly grabbed attention online, leaving netizens visibly excited about the series. Many viewers flooded the comments section with enthusiastic reactions. One user simply called it super, while another expressed excitement over Mayuri's return. Several others predicted that the show is going to be a major hit. Some described the trailer as very interesting and wished the team all the best. Many fans also shared that they are eagerly waiting for the series to release.

At the centre of the story is Sub-Inspector Hanmappa, played by Vijay Raghavendra. He is tasked with investigating a string of suspected crocodile attacks near the Yellamma temple in Savadatti. What initially seems like a series of tragic accidents soon takes a disturbing turn when bloodied remains are discovered and rumours begin to circulate.


The two-minute trailer builds tension by revealing that several missing persons cases were earlier dismissed as crocodile attacks. As Hanmappa digs deeper, doubt begins to surface. Faith, superstition, and fear start influencing public perception, complicating the investigation. The deeper he goes, the more the case challenges not only his professional instincts but also his personal beliefs.


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