Cop's Relentless Hunt for Serial Killer Uncovers Shocking Truths

In 2025, the film "Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas" is being reviewed. The story is set in 2009, when cop Vishwas Bhagwat (Arshad Warsi) is transferred to Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh due to his anger issues. As soon as he joins duty, Bhagwat begins investigating the case of Poonam Mishra, who is alleged to have run away with a man from another community, leading to communal tensions.

Bhagwat realizes the investigation has been shoddy and promises Poonam's father that he'll find her in 15 days. The phone records indicate Poonam was talking to a woman named Kaushalya, whose records show she was on a long call with another woman. This leads Bhagwat to a shocking discovery - several women have gone missing, just like Poonam.

In a parallel track, the film follows Samir (Jitendra Kumar) as he woos a girl named Meera (Ayesha Kaduskar) in Banaras. The two storylines eventually converge, leading to a gripping climax.

While the film's performances, especially by Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar, are praised, it suffers from an uneven screenplay and an abrupt ending. Additionally, the story bears a striking similarity to the popular web series "Dahaad", which may dilute the impact for some viewers.