Kannada blockbuster ‘Agnyathavasi’ is set for its world digital premiere on ZEE5 Global following a sensational run at the box office.
This critically acclaimed mystery-thriller has already become a hit, with audiences raving about its thrilling storyline, haunting atmosphere, and standout performances. Directed by Janardhan Chikkanna, written by Krishna Raj, and produced by Hemanth M. Rao, Prachura P.P. and Jayalakshmi, the film stars the legendary Rangayana Raghu in a career-defining role.
Director Janardhan Chikkanna: “When we set out to make ‘Agnyathavasi’, I wanted it to be more than just a crime thriller — I envisioned it as a memory, slow, quiet, and eerie, lingering long after the credits roll.
“Rangayana Raghu’s performance is truly remarkable; his presence alone carries the weight of the story, and I can’t imagine anyone else bringing that stillness and intensity to the role. After a fantastic theatrical run, it feels surreal to see the film reaching new heights with its digital premiere on ZEE5 Global.”
With its haunting tone, slow-burning suspense, and a story that gradually uncovers long-buried secrets while confronting painful truths of the past, ‘Agnyathavasi’ premieres exclusively on ZEE5 Global starting May 28.
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Set in the mist-laden village of Nalkeri in the Malenadu region of Karnataka, Agnyathavasi follows the life of a reclusive police inspector (Rangayana Raghu), who has spent years tending to his farm as his station lay dormant — until the sudden, suspicious death of a respected village scholar, Srinivas Iyer, shatters the silence. As whispers of foul play begin to surface, the inspector is forced to reopen a past long buried, drawing unsettling connections to a decades-old murder from the 1970s.
Aided by a curious young techie who introduces the village to its first computer, and a woman still waiting on an unresolved love, the investigation slowly peels back the layers of a community haunted by secrets, superstitions, and something darker known only as Pashambara. Is this just a murder mystery — or has the village awakened something it can no longer contain?
A ZEE5 spokesperson said: “With an amazing storyline, haunting atmosphere, and masterful performances, this film is an outstanding addition to our diverse catalogue. We are incredibly proud to collaborate with the visionary director Janardhan Chikkanna and the phenomenal Rangayana Raghu, whose performance has brought both authenticity and intensity in the film.
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“At ZEE5 Global, we are committed to bringing high-quality, unique stories from every corner of the country for our diaspora audiences, and ‘Agnyathavasi’ is a perfect embodiment of the kind of bold, distinctive entertainment we strive to deliver.”
