•South Indian web series 'Rakshas' is trending on OTT, receiving a 9.6 IMDb rating.
•The series blends crime, superstition, and human cruelty, making films like 'Drishyam' and 'Maharaja' seem pale.
•Set around Karnataka's Malaprabha River and Yellamma Temple, it follows Sub-Inspector Hanumappa investigating mysterious deaths initially blamed on crocodiles.
•Hanumappa, portrayed by Vijay Raghavendra, believes a human is behind the killings, leading to a strained personal life.
•Directed by Suhan Prasad, 'Rakshas' is streaming on ZEE5 with subtitles, offering a dark thriller experience similar to 'Asur' or 'Paatal Lok'.