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'''''Inspector Rishi''''' is a [[Tamil language]] [[Crime fiction|crime]], [[Drama (film and television)|drama]], [[Horror film|horror]] [[Streaming television]] series created, written and directed by J.S. Nandhini for [[Amazon Prime Video]]. It stars [[Naveen Chandra]], [[Sunaina|Sunaina Yella]], [[Kanna Ravi]], [[Elango Kumaravel|Kumaravel]], [[Meesha Ghoshal]], [[Semmalar Annam]], Gajaraj and others.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inspector Rishi Web Series (2024) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Amazon Prime Video |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/inspector-rishi-web-series-124771 |website=[[NDTV|Gadgets 360]] |access-date=29 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |title=Inspector Rishi 2024: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, OTT platform and more |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/inspector-rishi-2024-release-date-trailer-plot-cast-ott-platform-and-more/05c9599da9997 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[HT Media|OTTPlay]] |date=March 27, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
'''''Inspector Rishi''''' is a 2024 [[Tamil language]] [[Horror film|horror]] [[Crime fiction|crime]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series created, written and directed by J.S. Nandhini for [[Amazon Prime Video]]. It stars [[Naveen Chandra]], [[Sunaina|Sunaina Yella]], [[Kanna Ravi]], [[Elango Kumaravel|Kumaravel]], [[Meesha Ghoshal]], [[Semmalar Annam]], Gajaraj and others.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inspector Rishi Web Series (2024) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Amazon Prime Video |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/inspector-rishi-web-series-124771 |website=[[NDTV|Gadgets 360]] |access-date=29 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |title=Inspector Rishi 2024: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, OTT platform and more |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/inspector-rishi-2024-release-date-trailer-plot-cast-ott-platform-and-more/05c9599da9997 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[HT Media|OTTPlay]] |date=March 27, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
The series was premiered on 29 March 2024 on [[Amazon Prime Video]].


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* Naveen Chandra as Rishi Nandhan
* [[Naveen Chandra]] as Rishi Nandhan
* Srikrishna Dayal as Sathya
* Srikrishna Dayal as Sathya
* Kanna Ravi as Ayyanar
* [[Kanna Ravi]] as Ayyanar
* Malini Jeevarathnam as Chitra
* Malini Jeevarathnam as Chitra
* Sunaina Yella as Kathy
* [[Sunaina]] as Kathryn "Kathy" Shobana
* Kumaravel as Irfan
* [[Elango Kumaravel|Kumaravel]] as Irfan
* Harini Sundararajan as Viji
* Harini Sundararajan as Viji
* Semmalar Annam as Mangai
* [[Semmalar Annam]] as Mangai
* Misha Ghoshal as Yamuna
* [[Meesha Ghoshal]] as Yamuna
* Gajaraj as Vinod
* Gajaraj as Vinod
* Vaishulisa Vallal as Punitha
* Vaishulisa Vallal as Punitha
* Mime Gopi as Sekar
* [[Mime Gopi]] as Sekar
* Deepthi as Hira
* Deepthi as Hira
* Vela Ramamoorthy as Kaliaperumal
* [[Vela Ramamoorthy]] as Kaliaperumal
* Vasanthi as Mallika
* Vasanthi as Mallika
* Kalairani as Mother Leana
* [[Kalairani]] as Mother Leana
* Geetha Kailasam as Faria
* Geetha Kailasam as Faria
* Yaar Kannan as Udhayan Nambeesan
* [[Yaar Kannan]] as Udhayan Nambeesan
* Anandhi Jayaraman as Thulasi
* Anandhi Jayaraman as Thulasi
* S.Pagalavan as Harish
* S.Pagalavan as Harish
* Manika Kandasamy as Ezhil
* Manika Kandasamy as Ezhil
* [[Vijayalakshmi (Kannada actress)|Vijayalakshmi]] as Tribal Shaman
* Vishrutha as Tribal Girl
* Vishva as Tribal Boy
* Vijayalakshmi as Tribal Shaman
* Radha Dhandapani as Mangai's Mother
* Radha Dhandapani as Mangai's Mother
* G.L. Srinivasan as Ekambaram
* G.L. Srinivasan as Ekambaram
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* Baby Meenu as Dhanam
* Baby Meenu as Dhanam
* Githa Mohan as Selvam
* Githa Mohan as Selvam
* Aswath Chandrasekar as Abdul
* VJ Aswath Chandrasekar as Abdul
* Saranya Ravichandran as Selvi
* Saranya Ravichandran as Selvi
* Videsh as Jagan
* Videsh as Jagan
* S.K. Gaayathri as Rani
* S.K. Gaayathri as Rani
* Madhuvanthi as Irfan's Granddaughter
* Madhuvanthi as Irfan's Granddaughter
* Shanmugam as Unruly Villager
* Jose Mathew as [[Superintendent of police (India)|SP]]
* Jose Mathew as [[Superintendent of police (India)|SP]]
* Mahendra Boopathy as Unruly Villager
* Sujatha as Ayyanar's Mother
* Sujatha as Ayyanar's Mother
* Jayaraj as Rathinam
* Jayaraj as Rathinam
* Ghitha Mohhan as Selvam
* Ghitha Mohhan as Selvam
* Sudharsanam as Rishi's Friend
* Negha as Theatre Group Owner
* Sudharsanam as Rishi's Friend
* A.V. Deva as Thangarasu
* A.V. Deva as Thangarasu
* Karthika Dinesh as Sangeetha
* Karthika Dinesh as Sangeetha
* Naveen Raj as Rishi's Friend
* Naveen Raj as Rishi's Friend
* Suraj as Irfan's Son
* Suraj as Irfan's Son
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* Brindha as Dr. Kamali
* Brindha as Dr. Kamali
* Keerthana as Jaya
* Keerthana as Jaya
* Dayalan Dayalan as Ayyanar's Father
* Dayalan as Ayyanar's Father
* Suresh Kayar as Robert
* Suresh Kayar as Robert
* R S Shivaji as Entomologist
* [[R. S. Shivaji]] as Entomologist
* Sophia Victor as Vasanthi
* Sophia Victor as Vasanthi
* Lakshan as Irfan's Grandson
* Lakshan as Irfan's Grandson
* Gaayathri Krishnan as Rani, Bala’s wife
* Jeeva Ravi as Rishi's Father
* [[Jeeva Ravi]] as Rishi's Father
}}

== Plot ==
An inspector, Rishi, loses his eyesight in one eye during a shootout, fails to save his pregnant girlfriend and gets transferred into a jungle area where he must have to solve the cases behind the myths.

== Episodes ==
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = The Huntress
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|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = When a wildlife photographer’s mysterious death is blamed on a deadly forest spirit called Vanaratchi, Crime Branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan is sent to Thaenkaadu to investigate the case, along with sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Devil is in the Details
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = The lack of physical evidence and the supernatural phenomena around the murder case baffles everyone. Rishi is haunted by a mysterious ghost from his past. Meanwhile, the Vanaratchi claims another victim.
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = In the Shadows
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = During a search for an abducted man inside the forest, police sniffer dogs get scared and behave wildly. Rishi and the team consult an entomologist regarding webspinner insects. Meanwhile, a handmade Vanaratchi doll mysteriously ends up in the hands of a little girl.
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = What Lies Beneath
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Rishi and Ayyanar have a clash of opinions. Fear spreads throughout the village as more Vanaratchi sightings are reported. Sathya assigns beat officer Kathy to help Rishi and his team in the investigation.
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Something Wicked
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Sathya and Irfan try to track down poachers who conduct illegal activities in the forest. A forest night vision camera captures a horrifying video. Villagers hold an urgent panchayat meeting. Rishi and his team arrest a suspect and question her.
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}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = The Ties That Bind
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Panic strikes when Kathy and another forest guard go missing in the forest during a routine night patrol. Rishi’s traumatic past with Viji is revealed. Meanwhile, a young village woman gets a visit from the Vanaratchi.
|LineColor = 50A2A6
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Deliver Us from Evil
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = The exorcism of a Vanaratchi-possessed woman gets interrupted by a group of unruly villagers. While Rishi digs deep and studies the victimology, Chitra and Ayyanar lock horns and get into a heated argument.
|LineColor = 50A2A6
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = The Darkest Hour
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Sathya and Irfan are abducted and tortured by poachers. While the rescue team searches for them in the forest, Rishi, Kathy, Ayyanar and Chitra conduct an investigation of their own to find the two officers before it’s too late.
|LineColor = 50A2A6
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = The Secret Cavern
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = Rishi, Ayyanar, Chitra and Sathya venture into a dark and mysterious cave to investigate a crime scene. The truth behind the tribal people’s deadly ritual is revealed. Kathy decides to confess her love to Rishi.
|LineColor = 50A2A6
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Close Encounters
|RTitle =
|DirectedBy = J.S. Nandhini
|WrittenBy = J.S. Nandhini
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|29|df=yes}}
|ShortSummary = One major clue in the investigation leads Rishi to find shocking revelations and discoveries. The team realises that the lives of many innocent people are at stake if they don’t do something soon.
|LineColor = 50A2A6
}}
}}


== Release ==
== Release ==
''Inspector Rishi'' was released on 29 March 2024 on [[Amazon Prime Video]] in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], and [[Kannada]] languages.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Bhavana |title=Inspector Rishi OTT Release Date Confirmed |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/global-premiere-of-horror-crime-drama-inspector-rishi-on-prime-video-885223 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=14 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |title=New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘Anatomy of Fall’, ‘Ferrari’, ‘Inspector Rishi’ and more |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/new-on-amazon-prime-video-this-week-anatomy-of-fall-ferrari-inspector-rishi-and-more/article68001498.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=28 March 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
''Inspector Rishi'' was released on 29 March 2024 on [[Amazon Prime Video]] along with dubbed versions in [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], and [[Kannada]] languages.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sharma |first=Bhavana |title=Inspector Rishi OTT Release Date Confirmed |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/global-premiere-of-horror-crime-drama-inspector-rishi-on-prime-video-885223 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=14 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |title=Prime Video locks premiere date for Tamil series ‘Inspector Rishi’ |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prime-video-locks-premiere-date-for-tamil-series-inspector-rishi/article67949568.ece |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=14 March 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
Sonal Pandya for ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the series 3 out of 5 and wrote "The dialogue is mostly expository, but it lays the groundwork for each episode."<ref>{{cite news |last=Pandya |first=Sonal |title=Inspector Rishi Review: Naveen Chandra Starrer Builds Interesting Horror Mystery Around Forest Legend |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/web-series/inspector-rishi-review-naveen-chandra-starrer-builds-interesting-horror-mystery-around-forest-legend-review-108857885 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=29 March 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>
[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' stated "What ''Inspector Rishi'' does with great skill is probe the myths and ingrained belief systems that inevitably exist on the boundaries of a world of human greed and exploitation."<ref>{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |author-link=Saibal Chatterjee |title=Inspector Rishi Review: Exceptionally Well-Mounted And Engaging Show |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/inspector-rishi-review-exceptionally-well-mounted-and-engaging-show-3-stars-5338211 |access-date=30 March 2024 |work=[[NDTV]] |date=March 30, 2024}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>


Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' stated "Several characters are plagued by terrifying visions, which convince them that Vanaratachi is on the rampage, even as human villains do their work."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title=‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1065912/inspector-rishi-review-a-superbly-crafted-battle-between-fact-and-fable |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=29 March 2024}}</ref>
Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "Unlike anything seen in the Tamil horror space, the ''vanaratchi'' makes for a fascinating horror subject, and having such a unique spectre in a setting like a forest helps a horror series that consciously shies away from the routine genre tropes like jump scares and gore. But though horror fans may not have many complaints, ''Inspector Rishi'' isn’t quite the best investigative thriller out there."<ref>{{cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |title=‘Inspector Rishi’ series review: Naveen Chandra headlines a mostly engaging but predictable investigative horror |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/inspector-rishi-series-review-naveen-chandra-headlines-a-mostly-engaging-but-predictable-investigative-horror/article68005822.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=29 March 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

Chirag Sehgal of ''[[CNN-News18|News18]]'' rated the series 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "The series plays out like a slow-burner getting us impatient at times, but the screenplay (although I could not see why it should not have been shorter) does effectively create an eerie atmosphere. And the jungle setting bathed in mist and mystery sends shivers down our spines."<ref>{{cite news |last=Sehgal |first=Chirag |title=Inspector Rishi Review: The Deep Woods Play Host To An An Evil Spirit and Silly Superstition |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/inspector-rishi-review-the-deep-woods-play-host-to-an-an-evil-spirit-and-silly-superstition-8833366.html |access-date=30 March 2024 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |date=30 March 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

Sonal Pandya for ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the series 3 out of 5 and wrote, "The dialogue is mostly expository, but it lays the groundwork for each episode."<ref>{{cite news |last=Pandya |first=Sonal |title=Inspector Rishi Review: Naveen Chandra Starrer Builds Interesting Horror Mystery Around Forest Legend |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/web-series/inspector-rishi-review-naveen-chandra-starrer-builds-interesting-horror-mystery-around-forest-legend-review-108857885 |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=29 March 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>

Janani K for ''[[India Today]]'' wrote "‘Inspector Rishi’ fails in this aspect as the twists and turns remind us of many Tamil films, including ‘Whistle’. The show could have been a little more taut for it to have maximum impact."<ref>{{cite news |last=K |first=Janani |title='Inspector Rishi' Review: Naveen Chandra show drowns in predictability |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reviews/story/inspector-rishi-review-naveen-chandras-show-drowns-in-predictability-2520852-2024-03-29 |work=[[India Today]] |date=March 29, 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref>

Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' stated, "Several characters are plagued by terrifying visions, which convince them that Vanaratachi is on the rampage, even as human villains do their work."<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title=‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1065912/inspector-rishi-review-a-superbly-crafted-battle-between-fact-and-fable |url-access=limited |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=29 March 2024}}</ref>

Aswin Devan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' awarded 3 stars to the series and wrote that "The show follows the formula of a police procedural: expository table discussions about the case, mysteries being unravelled as a new mystery evolves, red herrings, and chase sequences. However, Inspector Rishi excels in depicting the complexities and inner turmoils of the characters beyond the apparent chills."<ref>{{cite news |last=Devan |first=Aswin |title=Inspector Rishi Series Review: Masterfully combines the strengths of police procedural and supernatural thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Apr/04/inspector-rishi-series-review-masterfully-combines-the-strengths-of-police-procedural-and-supernatural-thriller |access-date=26 April 2024 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=4 April 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External Links ==
== External links ==
{{IMDb title|31701070}}
* {{IMDb title|31701070}}
* {{rotten-tomatoes|tv/inspector_rishi|Inspector Rishi}}


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Inspector Rishi
Genre
Created byJ.S. Nandhini
Directed byJ.S. Nandhini
Starring
Music byAshwath
Country of originIndia
Original languageTamil
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producerJithin Thorai
Producers
  • J.S. Nandhini
  • Shukdev Lahiri
Production locationIndia
Cinematography
  • Bargav Sridhar
Production companyMake Believe Productions
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
Release29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)

Inspector Rishi is a 2024 Tamil language horror crime drama television series created, written and directed by J.S. Nandhini for Amazon Prime Video. It stars Naveen Chandra, Sunaina Yella, Kanna Ravi, Kumaravel, Meesha Ghoshal, Semmalar Annam, Gajaraj and others.[1][2] The series was premiered on 29 March 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.

Cast

  • Naveen Chandra as Rishi Nandhan
  • Srikrishna Dayal as Sathya
  • Kanna Ravi as Ayyanar
  • Malini Jeevarathnam as Chitra
  • Sunaina as Kathryn "Kathy" Shobana
  • Kumaravel as Irfan
  • Harini Sundararajan as Viji
  • Semmalar Annam as Mangai
  • Meesha Ghoshal as Yamuna
  • Gajaraj as Vinod
  • Vaishulisa Vallal as Punitha
  • Mime Gopi as Sekar
  • Deepthi as Hira
  • Vela Ramamoorthy as Kaliaperumal
  • Vasanthi as Mallika
  • Kalairani as Mother Leana
  • Geetha Kailasam as Faria
  • Yaar Kannan as Udhayan Nambeesan
  • Anandhi Jayaraman as Thulasi
  • S.Pagalavan as Harish
  • Manika Kandasamy as Ezhil
  • Vijayalakshmi as Tribal Shaman
  • Radha Dhandapani as Mangai's Mother
  • G.L. Srinivasan as Ekambaram
  • B. Smruthi as Nalini
  • Baby Meenu as Dhanam
  • Githa Mohan as Selvam
  • VJ Aswath Chandrasekar as Abdul
  • Saranya Ravichandran as Selvi
  • Videsh as Jagan
  • S.K. Gaayathri as Rani
  • Madhuvanthi as Irfan's Granddaughter
  • Jose Mathew as SP
  • Sujatha as Ayyanar's Mother
  • Jayaraj as Rathinam
  • Ghitha Mohhan as Selvam
  • Sudharsanam as Rishi's Friend
  • A.V. Deva as Thangarasu
  • Karthika Dinesh as Sangeetha
  • Naveen Raj as Rishi's Friend
  • Suraj as Irfan's Son
  • Tamizharasi as Rishi's Friend
  • P Rajalakshmi as Chitra's Mother
  • Brindha as Dr. Kamali
  • Keerthana as Jaya
  • Dayalan as Ayyanar's Father
  • Suresh Kayar as Robert
  • R. S. Shivaji as Entomologist
  • Sophia Victor as Vasanthi
  • Lakshan as Irfan's Grandson
  • Gaayathri Krishnan as Rani, Bala’s wife
  • Jeeva Ravi as Rishi's Father

Plot

An inspector, Rishi, loses his eyesight in one eye during a shootout, fails to save his pregnant girlfriend and gets transferred into a jungle area where he must have to solve the cases behind the myths.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Huntress"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
When a wildlife photographer’s mysterious death is blamed on a deadly forest spirit called Vanaratchi, Crime Branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan is sent to Thaenkaadu to investigate the case, along with sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra.
2"Devil is in the Details"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
The lack of physical evidence and the supernatural phenomena around the murder case baffles everyone. Rishi is haunted by a mysterious ghost from his past. Meanwhile, the Vanaratchi claims another victim.
3"In the Shadows"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
During a search for an abducted man inside the forest, police sniffer dogs get scared and behave wildly. Rishi and the team consult an entomologist regarding webspinner insects. Meanwhile, a handmade Vanaratchi doll mysteriously ends up in the hands of a little girl.
4"What Lies Beneath"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Rishi and Ayyanar have a clash of opinions. Fear spreads throughout the village as more Vanaratchi sightings are reported. Sathya assigns beat officer Kathy to help Rishi and his team in the investigation.
5"Something Wicked"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Sathya and Irfan try to track down poachers who conduct illegal activities in the forest. A forest night vision camera captures a horrifying video. Villagers hold an urgent panchayat meeting. Rishi and his team arrest a suspect and question her.
6"The Ties That Bind"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Panic strikes when Kathy and another forest guard go missing in the forest during a routine night patrol. Rishi’s traumatic past with Viji is revealed. Meanwhile, a young village woman gets a visit from the Vanaratchi.
7"Deliver Us from Evil"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
The exorcism of a Vanaratchi-possessed woman gets interrupted by a group of unruly villagers. While Rishi digs deep and studies the victimology, Chitra and Ayyanar lock horns and get into a heated argument.
8"The Darkest Hour"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Sathya and Irfan are abducted and tortured by poachers. While the rescue team searches for them in the forest, Rishi, Kathy, Ayyanar and Chitra conduct an investigation of their own to find the two officers before it’s too late.
9"The Secret Cavern"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Rishi, Ayyanar, Chitra and Sathya venture into a dark and mysterious cave to investigate a crime scene. The truth behind the tribal people’s deadly ritual is revealed. Kathy decides to confess her love to Rishi.
10"Close Encounters"J.S. NandhiniJ.S. Nandhini29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
One major clue in the investigation leads Rishi to find shocking revelations and discoveries. The team realises that the lives of many innocent people are at stake if they don’t do something soon.

Release

Inspector Rishi was released on 29 March 2024 on Amazon Prime Video along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.[3][4]

Reception

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV stated "What Inspector Rishi does with great skill is probe the myths and ingrained belief systems that inevitably exist on the boundaries of a world of human greed and exploitation."[5]

Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu stated "Unlike anything seen in the Tamil horror space, the vanaratchi makes for a fascinating horror subject, and having such a unique spectre in a setting like a forest helps a horror series that consciously shies away from the routine genre tropes like jump scares and gore. But though horror fans may not have many complaints, Inspector Rishi isn’t quite the best investigative thriller out there."[6]

Chirag Sehgal of News18 rated the series 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "The series plays out like a slow-burner getting us impatient at times, but the screenplay (although I could not see why it should not have been shorter) does effectively create an eerie atmosphere. And the jungle setting bathed in mist and mystery sends shivers down our spines."[7]

Sonal Pandya for Times Now rated the series 3 out of 5 and wrote, "The dialogue is mostly expository, but it lays the groundwork for each episode."[8]

Janani K for India Today wrote "‘Inspector Rishi’ fails in this aspect as the twists and turns remind us of many Tamil films, including ‘Whistle’. The show could have been a little more taut for it to have maximum impact."[9]

Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in stated, "Several characters are plagued by terrifying visions, which convince them that Vanaratachi is on the rampage, even as human villains do their work."[10]

Aswin Devan of Cinema Express awarded 3 stars to the series and wrote that "The show follows the formula of a police procedural: expository table discussions about the case, mysteries being unravelled as a new mystery evolves, red herrings, and chase sequences. However, Inspector Rishi excels in depicting the complexities and inner turmoils of the characters beyond the apparent chills."[11]

References

  1. ^ "Inspector Rishi Web Series (2024) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Amazon Prime Video". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ Sundar, Anusha (March 27, 2024). "Inspector Rishi 2024: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, OTT platform and more". OTTPlay. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. ^ Sharma, Bhavana (14 March 2024). "Inspector Rishi OTT Release Date Confirmed". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  4. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (14 March 2024). "Prime Video locks premiere date for Tamil series 'Inspector Rishi'". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (March 30, 2024). "Inspector Rishi Review: Exceptionally Well-Mounted And Engaging Show". NDTV. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (29 March 2024). "'Inspector Rishi' series review: Naveen Chandra headlines a mostly engaging but predictable investigative horror". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  7. ^ Sehgal, Chirag (30 March 2024). "Inspector Rishi Review: The Deep Woods Play Host To An An Evil Spirit and Silly Superstition". News18. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  8. ^ Pandya, Sonal (29 March 2024). "Inspector Rishi Review: Naveen Chandra Starrer Builds Interesting Horror Mystery Around Forest Legend". Times Now. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  9. ^ K, Janani (March 29, 2024). "'Inspector Rishi' Review: Naveen Chandra show drowns in predictability". India Today.
  10. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (29 March 2024). "'Inspector Rishi' review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable". Scroll.in. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  11. ^ Devan, Aswin (4 April 2024). "Inspector Rishi Series Review: Masterfully combines the strengths of police procedural and supernatural thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 26 April 2024.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Inspector_Rishi&diff=1223983827&oldid=1216132111

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