Mrigaya 1.5 ZEE5: Ritwick Chakraborty's Bengali thriller streams November 13
By Meera IyerGovernance & Policy Editor, Peepals Bharat
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Bengali crime thriller Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues, with Ritwick Chakraborty, is listed to stream on ZEE5 from Friday, 13 November 2026.
What Happened
Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues, a Bengali crime thriller directed by Abhirup Ghosh, is set to premiere on ZEE5 on Friday, 13 November 2026, according to the platform's listings and this week's OTT release round-ups. Ritwick Chakraborty returns as Kolkata Police officer Debanjan Dutta, the role he played in the first film, Mrigaya: The Hunt. Mir Afsar Ali and Koushani Mukherjee join the cast in new roles.
Key Facts
- Title: Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues, in Bengali.
- Platform and date: ZEE5, Friday, 13 November 2026, according to ZEE5 listings and weekly release round-ups; one ticketing listing gives 20 November, so viewers should check the app.
- Director: Abhirup Ghosh.
- Cast listed by ZEE5: Ritwick Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee, Arpan Ghoshal, Mir Afsar Ali and Ananya Bhattacharya.
- Characters: Ritwick Chakraborty as Officer Debanjan Dutta; Mir Afsar Ali as ACP Agnishwar Chatterjee; Koushani Mukherjee as Jayita Sen.
- Story: Debanjan Dutta and his team investigate a disturbing crime that shakes Kolkata, according to the film's synopsis.
- The first film, Mrigaya: The Hunt, was released in 2025.
Why It Matters
A follow-up to Mrigaya, built around the same investigating officer, shows the platform betting on a returning character rather than a one-off story, the way long-running detective franchises work in print and on television.
The "1.5" in the title is unusual. Rather than calling it a full sequel, the makers present it as a continuation of the first hunt, with the same lead officer and a new crime. For viewers who saw the first film, the draw is seeing Debanjan Dutta return; for new viewers, the film is pitched as a standalone investigation.
The new characters change the shape of the investigating team. Mir Afsar Ali plays ACP Agnishwar Chatterjee, a senior officer above Debanjan Dutta, and Koushani Mukherjee plays Jayita Sen, both described as new additions to the team.
The release also arrives in a busy week. Around 13 November, streaming platforms are releasing several Indian titles at once, including Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 on Prime Video, Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali on Netflix and the Malayalam film Bandra on ZEE5 itself, along with dubbed versions in many languages. A Bengali original on the same day competes for attention mostly within its own language audience, which is where regional films tend to find their most loyal viewers.
Peepals timeline: Mrigaya: The Hunt introduced Ritwick Chakraborty as Officer Debanjan Dutta in 2025. In November 2026, ZEE5 listed Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues, directed by Abhirup Ghosh with the same lead, for release on Friday, 13 November 2026, adding Mir Afsar Ali and Koushani Mukherjee to the cast.
| Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues | Detail |
|---|---|
| Language | Bengali |
| Platform | ZEE5 |
| Release | Friday, 13 November 2026 (as listed) |
| Director | Abhirup Ghosh |
| Lead | Ritwick Chakraborty as Officer Debanjan Dutta |
| New cast | Mir Afsar Ali (ACP Agnishwar Chatterjee), Koushani Mukherjee (Jayita Sen) |
Impact
Short-term: ZEE5 subscribers get a new Bengali crime thriller for the weekend of 13 November, and the film adds to the platform's line-up in a week crowded with new releases.
Long-term: If the film draws viewers, the Mrigaya story could grow into a continuing series around Debanjan Dutta, giving ZEE5 a recurring Bengali detective property and steady work for the cast and crew.
Who is affected: Bengali-speaking viewers in West Bengal, elsewhere in India and abroad, ZEE5 subscribers, the film's cast and makers, and Bengali film makers watching how regional thrillers perform on streaming.
Key Takeaway
Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues brings Ritwick Chakraborty back as Kolkata police officer Debanjan Dutta in a new Bengali crime thriller listed for ZEE5 on Friday, 13 November 2026.
Questions and Answers
Where can I watch Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues?
The Bengali crime thriller is listed to stream on ZEE5.
When does Mrigaya 1.5 release on ZEE5?
ZEE5 listings and weekly release round-ups give Friday, 13 November 2026; one ticketing listing shows 20 November, so viewers should check the ZEE5 app.
Who is in the cast of Mrigaya 1.5?
Ritwick Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee, Arpan Ghoshal, Mir Afsar Ali and Ananya Bhattacharya, with Abhirup Ghosh as director.
Is Mrigaya 1.5 a sequel?
It continues the story of the first film, Mrigaya: The Hunt, with Ritwick Chakraborty again playing Officer Debanjan Dutta, who investigates a new crime in Kolkata.
Who directed Mrigaya 1.5?
Abhirup Ghosh directed Mrigaya 1.5: The Hunt Continues, according to ZEE5's listing and release reports for the film, which streams in Bengali.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
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