~ The seven-episode mini-series follows SI Sivakumar as a mysterious disappearance and a headless corpse lead him into a web of murder, corruption, and identity discrimination ~
Global, 29th October 2026: Zee 5 Global has announced Rudhra Vanam P.S., an investigative thriller that follows an honest police officer as he navigates a complex case that challenges his beliefs and sense of justice. Directed by Sasidhar Munnangi, the seven-episode mini-series centres on SI Sivakumar, played by Naresh Agastya, whose investigation into a mysterious disappearance and a gruesome headless corpse exposes the darker realities of a small town.
What begins as an investigation into a missing man and a headless corpse soon takes a complicated turn as SI Sivakumar follows a trail of clues that reveals identity discrimination, local power struggles, corruption, and long-buried secrets. As the case unfolds, he faces mounting pressure from the social and political forces around him. With each revelation bringing him closer to the truth, the investigation becomes not just a test of his abilities as a police officer, but also a personal and moral battle.
Through its investigative narrative, Rudhra Vanam P.S. explores how deeply entrenched prejudices, power dynamics, and hidden truths can shape a community. The series brings together a cast led by Naresh Agastya as SI Sivakumar, alongside Banerjee as CI Venugopal, Shiva Alapati as ASI Madhav, Sugali Siloni as ASI Nirmala, Ramesh Konambhotla as Head Constable Sundar, Narayana Swamy as Constable Gangadhar, Shravani Reddy as Sravani, Charu Wakan as Anji, and Preetee Sundar as Swarna.
Harish Goyal, Territory Head – Americas, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said, “Telugu content continues to build a strong and passionate audience across the U.S. and Canada, and Rudravanam P.S. adds an intriguing new dimension to our regional content offering. With its gripping mystery, layered storytelling and an investigation that steadily uncovers deeper secrets, the series has all the elements of an engaging crime thriller. We are excited to bring Rudravanam P.S. to our audiences across North America and further strengthen ZEE5’s commitment to delivering compelling stories from across India to viewers globally.”
Uncover the secrets hidden beneath the surface in Rudhra Vanam P.S., coming soon, only on Zee 5 Global.
About Zee 5 Global:
Zee 5 Global is India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform and the global window for South Asian content, reaching viewers across 190+ countries. As the digital entertainment destination of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., Zee 5 is driven by the philosophy of a language-first platform experience with hyper-local content, language-specific packs, and deeply personalized experiences across seven languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi. With a vast library spanning Originals, Indian and International films, TV shows, Live Sports, Kids’ content, News, Live TV, and Micro Dramas, Zee 5 Global is the destination for diverse, multilingual entertainment and live sporting experiences for Indians everywhere. Through Zee Entertainment’s long-term partnership with FIFA till 2034, the platform is also home to FIFA’s premier football tournaments in India, including the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and 2030.
