Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas was released on Zee5 on October 17, 2025 and ever since then fans are lavishing praise on the makers. Despite being released almost 10 days ago, Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas has been buzzing among fans on social media.
Directed by Akshay Shere, Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas is set in Robertsgunj of Uttar Pradesh. It revolves around a ACP named Vishwas Bhagwat who gets transferred to the small town of Robertsgunj from Lucknow due to his anger issues. There he starts investigation of a missing girl named Poonam during which he finds out that at least 19 women are missing in similar fashion.
Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you have already watched the movie on Zee5 and digging deep into Bhagwat Chapter 1 Raakshas True Story or Bhagwat Chapter 1 Raakshas Real Story. Moreover about real life ACP Vishwas Bhagwat. Continue reading below to know all about real life ACP Vishwas Bhagwat-
Bhagwat Chapter 1 Raakshas is a crime thriller inspired by real life serial killer named Mohan Kumar infamous as Cyanide Mohan.
Mohan, a former Karnataka schoolteacher, looked like any other middle-class guy. He was polite, pious, and apparently reliable. His public persona was that of a devout, orderly man who blended in perfectly with the small-town routine. Behind the mask, however, he carried out a string of heinous and well-planned atrocities that would torment investigators for years to come.
Mohan targeted vulnerable women from 2003 to 2009. Typically, they were members of traditional families looking for marriage alliances, widows, or divorcees. Prior to their marriage, he would accompany them to temples or lodges to perform religious ceremonies after building rapport and gaining their trust. He would give them a "contraceptive pill" to swallow there. However, that wasn't a pill for contraception. The pill was cyanide.
The character of Mohan is played by actor Jitendra Kumar. Jitendra's character in the movie is names Sameer.
The makers of the movie have not mentioned that on which officer ACP Vishwas Bhagat's character is based on. However, they have mentioned that the movie is inspired by true events. Based on story, multiple reports suggest that it is inspired by Cynide Mohan's case.
Notably, as per Times of India report that was published in 2019, Cynide Mohan admitted to the crime to ASP Chandragupta, who headed the team investigating a similar case involving Mohan.
A case was registered against him at Vittal police station based on his voluntary statement. He was taken to police custody on December 23. Police recovered the victim’s jewellery from the outlet in Mangaluru where he had sold it. Forensic experts confirmed that handwriting on the entry form at the Mysuru hotel was that of Mohan.
Interestingly, similar storyline has showcased in the movie. In the movie ACP Bhagwat played by Arshad Warsi cracks the case in similar fashion.
As per Deccan Herald Report published in July 2025, Chandragupta, who was posted as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Northeastern Range, Kalaburagi is now posted as IGP, Intelligence.