Inspector Rishi
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| Created by | J.S. Nandhini |
| Directed by | J.S. Nandhini |
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| Music by | Ashwath |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Tamil |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jithin Thorai |
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| Production location | India |
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| Production company | Make Believe Productions |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 29 March 2024 |
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]
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
- 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
- Jeeva Ravi as Rishi's Father
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]
Plot summary
Inspector Rishi Nandhan, a sceptic of the Supernatural, along with his dedicated sub-inspectors, Ayyanar and Chitra, embarks on a quest to unravel the truth behind these killings. Set against the backdrop of the Thaenkaadu forest in Tamil Nadu, the investigation uncovers victims found in unusual circumstances, cocooned in giant spider webs high in the trees. The trio's journey is not just a pursuit for the murderer but also a test of their personal resolve and beliefs as they face challenges that blur the lines between the natural and the supernatural. [5] [6]
As the investigation progresses, the series skilfully interweaves themes of environmental conservation, highlighting the impacts of illegal logging, Poaching, and the encroachment of human activity on natural habitats. "Inspector Rishi" transcends the boundaries of traditional supernatural thrillers by incorporating a critical commentary on the importance of preserving our natural world. [7] [8]
"Inspector Rishi" offers a fresh perspective on the supernatural genre, melding horror with a poignant environmental message, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre and environmental advocates alike. [9] [10]
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."[11]
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."[5]
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."[12]
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."[13]
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."[14]
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."[15]
References
- ^ "Inspector Rishi Web Series (2024) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Amazon Prime Video". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (March 27, 2024). "Inspector Rishi 2024: Release date, trailer, plot, cast, OTT platform and more". OTTPlay. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Bhavana (14 March 2024). "Inspector Rishi OTT Release Date Confirmed". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (14 March 2024). "Prime Video locks premiere date for Tamil series 'Inspector Rishi'". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "I Saw Almost 50,000 To 60,000 Leeches While Shooting For Inspector Rishi, Says Actor Naveen Chandra". TimesNow. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-03-14). "Prime Video locks premiere date for Tamil series 'Inspector Rishi'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Inspector Rishi ending explained: Is Vanaratchi real?". News9live. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Amazon Prime Video IN's 'Inspector Rishi' team celebrates the success of the horror-crime drama with fans". Firstpost. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Devan, Aswin (2024-04-04). "Inspector Rishi Series Review: Masterfully combines the strengths of police procedural and supernatural thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (March 30, 2024). "Inspector Rishi Review: Exceptionally Well-Mounted And Engaging Show". NDTV. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pandya, Sonal (29 March 2024). "Inspector Rishi Review: Naveen Chandra Starrer Builds Interesting Horror Mystery Around Forest Legend". Times Now. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ K, Janani (March 29, 2024). "'Inspector Rishi' Review: Naveen Chandra show drowns in predictability". India Today.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (29 March 2024). "'Inspector Rishi' review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable". Scroll.in. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
