OTT Review: Inspector Rishi is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Synopsis: In the Tamil web series "Inspector Rishi," crime branch inspector Rishi Nandhan (played by Naveen Chandra) investigates a series of mysterious murders in Thaenkaadu village near Coimbatore.The village is surrounded by dense forest land, and the crimes have left the community in fear.

Accompanied by sub-inspectors Ayyanar (Kanna Ravi) and Chitra (Malini Jeevarathnam), Rishi delves into the enigma behind the killings.The central question: Are these murders the work of Vanaratchi, the forest goddess? Highlights: - Naveen Chandra delivers a nuanced performance as the determined inspector.- Sunainaa shines as a Forest Beat Officer, bringing depth and innocence to her character.

- Supporting actors, including Malini Jeevarathnam, Kanna Ravi, Srikrishna Dayal, and Kumaravel, enhance the overall quality of the series.Challenges: - The series struggles to blend mystery, horror, and thriller elements, resulting in a poorly developed storyline and sluggish pacing.- The initial episodes test viewers patience, and the overall runtime of 10 episodes (8 hours) can be challenging.

- The horror elements lack genuine fear, and Vanaratchis sporadic appearances suffer from ineffective narration and camera work.- Inconsistencies in language use (Tamil songs in the Telugu-dubbed version) detract from the regional audiences experience.

- Excessive subplots burden the narrative, limiting character development.