Jerax

Jerax
ಜೆರಾಕ್ಸ್
Genre
  • Fantasy
  • Comedy
  • Thriller
Created bySrinidhi Bengaluru
Written bySrinidhi Bengaluru
Directed bySrinidhi Bengaluru
Starring
Music byVinay Shankar
Country of originIndia
Original languageKannada
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Murali Shankar Shastry
  • Yadunandan K M
ProducerDhananjaya
CinematographyAdarsha R
EditorSanjeev Jagirdar
Running time18- 24 minutes
Production companyDaali Pictures
Original release
NetworkZEE5
ReleaseApril 24, 2026 (2026-04-24)

Jerax is a 2026 Indian Kannada-language fantasy comedy-thriller[1] television miniseries written and directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru.[2][3][4] Produced by Dhananjaya under the Daali Pictures banner, the series stars Nagabhushana NS in the lead role.[5][6] It is scheduled to premiere on ZEE5 on 24 April 2026.[7][8]

Synopsis

The series follows Prakasha, a modest xerox shop employee in the town of Malavalli. His life takes a supernatural turn when his photocopying machine gains the ability to create living duplicates, human clones that possess the memories and traits of the originals. The narrative explores the social and personal chaos that ensues as multiple versions of the town's residents begin to coexist.

Cast

  • Nagabhushana NS as Prakasha
  • Payal Chengappa as Sooji[9][10]
  • Manju Pavagada as Inspector Ravindra
  • Om Prakash Rao as Dodappa
  • Srivatsa S as Jingchak
  • Vijay Prasad as Ramanna
  • Thukali Santhu as Deepu
  • Yeshwanth Shetty as Revanth
  • Usha Bhandary as Kamalamma, Ramanna's wife
  • Sudhakar Gowda R as Viral Venky, youtuber
  • Siddu Mandya as Renu, Ramanna PA
  • Jagappa as Huli
  • Richard Louis as Sooji's father
  • Vishal Patil as Channa
  • Anand Ninasam as Nanjunda, Prakasha's father
  • Aruna Balraj as Rajamma, Prakasha's mother

Production

The series marks the directorial debut in the digital space for Srinidhi Bengaluru, who previously directed the critically acclaimed science-fiction film Blink (2024).[11] Actor Dhananjaya produced the series under his home banner, Daali Pictures, marking his first venture into OTT production.[5][2] The series was filmed primarily in the Mandya and Mysuru regions of Karnataka to capture a grounded, local aesthetic.[5][12]

Critical reception

The series received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and concept but criticized the execution and pacing.

Vivek M.V. of The Hindu gave the series a positive review, describing it as "a witty fantasy drama propelled by fine performances."[13] Anandu Suresh, writing for The Indian Express, noted that the lead actors "Nagabhushana [and] Payal Chengappa lead a simple fantasy comedy series that fumbles along the way."[14]

Other reviewers were more critical of the show's pacing. India Today rated the series 2 out of 5 stars, stating that while the show features an "innovative concept", it ultimately represents a "wasted opportunity."[15] Similarly, Susmita Sameera of The Times of India also awarded the series 2 out of 5 stars, concluding that it is "a unique concept that struggles to sustain engagement."[16]

References

  1. ↑ M.V, Vivek (2026-04-22). "Srinidhi Bengaluru on crafting 'Jerax,' a quirky fantasy thriller about a human-cloning machine". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  2. 1 2 "Daali Dhananjay announce OTT debut with 'Jerax'". The Times of India. 2026-04-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  3. ↑ "'Jerax' trailer: Srinidhi Bengaluru's film promises a fun fantasy thriller". The Hindu. 2026-04-15. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  4. ↑ Staff, Scroll (2026-04-24). "Review: In 'Jerax', surreal comedy ensues when a photocopier churns out human clones". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  5. 1 2 3 "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  6. ↑ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (2026-04-23). "Interview | Srinidhi Bengaluru On 'Jerax' And Its Intriguing Link To 'Blink'". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  7. ↑ VIJ, PALAK (7 April 2026). "Kannada ZEE5 unveils new fantasy comedy thriller Jerax". Mony Control. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  8. ↑ "Jerax takes charge". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  9. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2026-04-12). "Payal Chengappa Joins ZEE5's Srinidhi Bengaluru's Jerax". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  10. ↑ "Payal Chengappa on Jerax: I got hit during a scene, and it made the performance more real". The Times of India. 2026-04-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  11. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2026-04-22). "Srinidhi Bengaluru: 'Jerax is fun, magical, and purely entertaining'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  12. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (2026-04-10). "Dhananjaya: I like backing ideas that feel fresh". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  13. ↑ M.V, Vivek (2026-04-25). "'Jerax' series review: A witty fantasy drama propelled by fine performances". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  14. ↑ "Jerax review: Nagabhushana, Payal Chengappa lead a simple fantasy comedy series that fumbles along the way". The Indian Express. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  15. ↑ Ponnappa, Sanjay (2026-04-24). "Jerax review: Nagabhushan's show has innovative concept, but a wasted opportunity". India Today. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
  16. ↑ "Jerax Movie Review: A unique concept that struggles to sustain engagement". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
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