Inspector Rishi – Amazon Prime Web Series s1
Director: J. S. Nandhini (also writer and showrunner)
Cast: Naveen Chandra (Inspector Rishi Nandhan), Sunaina Yella (Kathy), Kanna Ravi (Ayyanar), Srikrishna Dayal (Sathya), Malini Jeevarathnam (Chitra), Kumaravel Wikipedia
Inspector Rishi (2024) unfolds as a brooding #HorrorMystery anchored in the dense forests of Thenakadu, where local superstition blames a string of gruesome murders on the deity Vanaratchi. Crime Branch Officer Rishi Nandhan, a detective marked by trauma and partial blindness, arrives to probe the killings. He is accompanied by Sub-Inspectors Ayyanar, Chitra, and forest ranger Sathya—together they tread the thin line between folklore and forensics.
Under the deft direction of J. S. Nandhini, the series combines the disciplined authority of a #CrimeProcedural with the lingering unease of supernatural horror. Themes of faith, skepticism, and human fallibility intertwine as Rishi wrestles not only with cryptic clues but with personal loss and denial.
Naveen Chandra delivers a layered performance—his Rishi is a figure of internal conflict and steely resolve. Supported by Sunaina’s empathetic portrayal of Kathy, Kanna Ravi’s grounded Ayyanar, and Malini Jeevarathnam’s nuanced Chitra, the ensemble brings emotional gravitas to an otherwise eerie narrative.
Cinematography is rich with shadow-drenched paths and fog-laced clearings, evoking foreboding more than sensational dread. Critics acknowledge its pacing as slow-burning, yet emotionally resonant, citing suspenseful tension built through mood rather than clichés The Times of IndiaRotten TomatoesWikipedia. While some narrative beats feel predictable, the exploration of superstition, justice, and identity root the series in cultural authenticity
Inspector Rishi (2024) unfolds as a brooding #HorrorMystery anchored in the dense forests of Thenakadu, where local superstition blames a string of gruesome murders on the deity Vanaratchi. Crime Branch Officer Rishi Nandhan, a detective marked by trauma and partial blindness, arrives to probe the killings. He is accompanied by Sub-Inspectors Ayyanar, Chitra, and forest ranger Sathya—together they tread the thin line between folklore and forensics.
Under the deft direction of J. S. Nandhini, the series combines the disciplined authority of a #CrimeProcedural with the lingering unease of supernatural horror. Themes of faith, skepticism, and human fallibility intertwine as Rishi wrestles not only with cryptic clues but with personal loss and denial.
Naveen Chandra delivers a layered performance—his Rishi is a figure of internal conflict and steely resolve. Supported by Sunaina’s empathetic portrayal of Kathy, Kanna Ravi’s grounded Ayyanar, and Malini Jeevarathnam’s nuanced Chitra, the ensemble brings emotional gravitas to an otherwise eerie narrative.
Cinematography is rich with shadow-drenched paths and fog-laced clearings, evoking foreboding more than sensational dread. Critics acknowledge its pacing as slow-burning, yet emotionally resonant, citing suspenseful tension built through mood rather than clichés The Times of IndiaRotten TomatoesWikipedia. While some narrative beats feel predictable, the exploration of superstition, justice, and identity root the series in cultural authenticity