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Director Brings Real-Life Crime Thriller to Life on Screen
22 Oct
Summary
- Director Akshay Shere's crime thriller 'Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas' inspired by a real-life incident
- Shere was not influenced by OTT trends, but by the authenticity of the original story
- Actors Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar praised for their compelling performances
In October 2025, director Akshay Shere is making waves with his latest crime thriller, 'Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas'. Shere explains that the film's inspiration came not from the current OTT-driven trend of thrillers, but from a real-life incident he had read about in the newspaper.
"When I first read the article, I actually thought it wasn't real, that the journalist had taken a bit of liberty," Shere says. "But then I read multiple articles, started doing research, and realized it was true." Determined to stay true to the original story, Shere has focused on maintaining realism in the film's locations, character behaviors, and language.
Shere has also received praise for his work with the film's lead actors, Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar. "I think both of them are such good actors that it wasn't difficult at all," he says. "The clarity Arshad sir has about a character is incredible, and Jitu had to really imbibe this odd character, which he did brilliantly."
With its gripping plot and authentic approach, 'Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas' is poised to captivate audiences, defying the current OTT-driven trends in the crime thriller genre.
