Series synopsis
Inspector Rishi is a mystery action & adventure drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 29, 2024. It was created by J. S. Nandhini. It stars Naveen Chandra, Kanna Ravi, Malini Jeevarathnam and Sunaina.
A sceptic one-eyed crime branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan assisted by his two trusted sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra, investigates strange and mind-bending cases involving supernatural or paranormal phenomena. He stops at nothing in his efforts to find the truth behind unexplainable murders while also battling various challenges in his personal life.
Premise
A sceptic one-eyed crime branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan assisted by his two trusted sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra, investigates strange and mind-bending cases involving supernatural or paranormal phenomena. He stops at nothing in his efforts to find the truth behind unexplainable murders while also battling various challenges in his personal life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Naveen Chandra as Rishi Nandhan
- Kanna Ravi as Ayyanar Moorthy
- Malini Jeevarathnam as Chitra Lokesh
- Sunaina as Kathryn Shobana
- Sri Krishna Dayal as Sathya Nambeesan
- Elango Kumaravel as Irfan
- Vela Ramamoorthy as Mangai's Father
- Semmalar Annam as Mangai
Supporting cast
- Geetha Kailasam as Faria, Irfan's Wife
- Gajaraj as DSP
- Misha Ghoshal as Yamuna
- Mime Gopi
- Yaar Kannan as Udhayan Nambeesan
- Harini Sundararajan as Viji
- Kalairani as Mother Leana
- Vasanthi Guru
- Ramesh Thilak
- Anupama Kumar
- KPY Kuraishi
- Dravid Selvam
Guest cast
- Saranya Ravichandran as Selvi
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 29, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Huntress When a wildlife photographer’s mysterious death is blamed on a deadly forest spirit called Vanaratchi, Crime Branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan is sent to Thaenkaadu to investigate the case, along with sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra. |
March 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
Devil is in the Details The lack of physical evidence and the supernatural phenomena around the murder case baffles everyone. Rishi is haunted by a mysterious ghost from his past. Meanwhile, the Vanaratchi claims another victim. |
March 29, 2024 |
| 3 |
In the Shadows During a search for an abducted man inside the forest, police sniffer dogs get scared and behave wildly. Rishi and the team consult an entomologist regarding webspinner insects. Meanwhile, a handmade Vanaratchi doll mysteriously ends up in the hands of a little girl. |
March 29, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 29, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2024 |
| Status | continue |