'Inspector Rishi' Review: Naveen Chandra show drowns in predictability – India Today

Director JS Nandhini’s ‘Inspector Rishi’ begins with a tribal ritual adopted by a mass suicide within the forest of Thaenkadu in Tamil Nadu. Years later, sequence of murders happen and residents imagine it’s the spirit of Vanaratchi that haunts the forest. Nonetheless, inspector Rishi (Naveen Chandra), who leads the crime investigation feels that there’s extra to the murders. Together with sub-inspectors Ayyanar (Kanna Ravi) and Chithra (Malini Jeevaratnam) and forest officers Irfan (Elango Kumaravel), Sathya (Srikrishna Dayal) and Kathy (Sunainaa), Rishi tries to search out the explanation behind the murders.

‘Inspector Rishi’, which is a 10-episode-long present, blends supernatural/horror with homicide thriller. The present, directed by JS Nandhini, works effectively so long as it stays an investigative thriller. When it will get into the supernatural/paranormal parts, it turns into clichéd and predictable. The set properties and the weather which point out the arrival of Vanaratchi wanted extra finesse. Whereas the general manufacturing worth is nice, these points stick out like a sore thumb.

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Naveen Chandra’s Rishi is a neatly-written character who’s haunted by the ghosts of his previous. And his efficiency makes one invested within the net sequence. Rishi’s character additionally makes the viewers curious to find out about his previous and why he misplaced one in every of his eyes.

JS Nandhini must also be applauded for the world she has created. She tried to merge folklore and superstition within the present. Whereas it really works initially, because the episodes progress, it turns into repetitive. A number of the scientific explanations within the present additionally add an eerie contact to ‘Inspector Rishi’. Ultimately, when the present takes the person vs nature route, you may guess each twist that’s coming your means.

‘Inspector Rishi’ fails on this side because the twists and turns remind us of many Tamil movies, together with ‘Whistle’. The present might have been just a little extra taut for it to have most influence.

Nandhini additionally included a same-sex love story, which was a welcome contact and was handled sensitivity. With some nice touches peppered all through the sequence, ‘Inspector Rishi’ is an honest watch.

2.5 out of 5 stars for ‘Inspector Rishi’.

‘Inspector Rishi’ is streaming on Prime Video.

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