ZEE5, India’s largest home-grown video streaming platform, dropped its latest direct-to-digital film, Rautu Ka Raaz on the platform. This thrilling mystery, produced by Zee Studios and Phat Phish Records and directed by Anand Surapur, features the renowned Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role as Police officer Deepak Negi. Set against the idyllic village of Rautu Ki Beli in Uttarakhand, the film also stars Rajesh Kumar, Atul Tiwari, and Narayani Shastri in pivotal roles. The expectations are high incase of Rautu Ka Raaz as this marks the coming together of ZEE5, Zee Studios and Nawazuddin Siddiqui after the success of Haddi (Nawazuddin’s release on ZEE5 last year).
Rautu Ka Raaz revolves around the enigmatic death of a warden at a blind school in a town that hasn’t seen a murder in over fifteen years. SHO Deepak Negi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and his team, including Inspector Dimri (Rajesh Kumar), are drawn into this unusual and high-profile investigation. The film presents a unique blend of suspense and humor, highlighting the quirky camaraderie between the lead characters as they navigate the investigation. The film received a warm reception during its Gala Premiere at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) last year and is now available for streaming on ZEE5.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared, “I am someone who enjoys watching crime dramas, and hence, I can confidently say that this film will be an entertaining watch with a unique twist. What really sets Rautu Ka Raaz apart are the quirky characters and the lazy but breathtaking backdrop of Uttarakhand. The trailer encapsulates the film’s suspenseful plot and highlights the film’s USP i.e a smart cop unravelling a lazy murder investigation. We had a Gala Premiere at IFFI last year where we received a warm response and now with the film’s release on ZEE5, I am looking forward to the film reaching ZEE5’s viewers across 190+ countries”
