Raakshasa

Name: Raakshasa
Director: Suhan Prasad
Genre: Thriller
Released: 2026-02-20
Rating: 1.75
Cast: Vijay Raghavendra, Mayuri Kyatari, Avinash Yelandur, Appanna Ramadurga, MS Jahangir

Directed by Suhan Prasad

TezScore35/100 Unfavourable reception Unfavourable Early coverage · 2 scored of 4 Indian-media reviews How TezScore works

20 Feb 2026

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Synopsis

Raakshasa

Set against the backdrop of North Karnataka, the narrative follows an intense investigation into a series of gruesome deaths initially attributed to crocodile attacks. As the investigation unfolds, the protagonist, a dedicated police officer, uncovers evidence suggesting that the killings may be linked to dark cult rituals and human intervention rather than animal attacks. The series explores the psychological tension between local superstition and forensic reality.

Director: Suhan Prasad
Release: 20 Feb 2026
Language: Kannada, Tamil, Hindi

Cast & crew

VI Vijay Raghavendra Cast MA Mayuri Kyatari Cast AV Avinash Yelandur Cast AP Appanna Ramadurga Yellappa MS MS Jahangir Virupaksha HU Hulugappa Kattimani Ravindra MA Mahadev Hadapad Beera SU Sushmitha Jagappa Cast SU Suhan Prasad Director, Writer AP Apoorva Kumar Writer M M M Shrikantha Writer TH Tharun Sudhir Producer VI Vivan Vidyut Cinematographer A A S Aravind Editor BH Bhuvanesh Manivannan Editor

Reviews

Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.

Critics' consensus

Unfavourable

Across 4 available source-linked Indian-media reviews for Raakshasa, reception is unfavourable. The 2 scored reviews average 35/100.

Best forViewers looking for thriller and crime in Kannada cinema.

Reception Order

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Deccan Herald

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 1.5/5

In a critical review, Deccan Herald rated it 1.5 out of 5 stars, stating it "fell prey to the OTT template" with forced cliffhangers and "amateurish" dubbing.

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Firstpost

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 2/5

Firstpost gave it 2 out of 5 stars, arguing the show "loses its bite in translation" and suffered from a "generic" visual palette.

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India Today

Even as a remake, the writing holds attention and the central mystery is engaging enough to keep viewers invested.

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Technical specs

Release date: 20 Feb 2026
Language: Kannada, Tamil, Hindi
Country: IN
Director: Suhan Prasad

Trivia

Vijay Raghavendra made his digital streaming debut in the series Raakshasa.
The series premiered on the ZEE5 platform on February 20, 2026.
The narrative is set against the backdrop of North Karnataka.
The series is a remake of the Tamil series Vilangu.
The Times of India described the series as a 'gripping watch' with an atmospheric setting.

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