India, June 21 -- With the recently released OTT crime thriller Raakh gaining attention, actor Akash Makhija opens up about how his portrayal of serial killer Babu has left some viewers genuinely intimidated.

Recalling a recent incident, the actor says, "Literally, a group of people were so scared of me that they backed away. I was like, 'Arre, I just played Babu, but I am not him!'"

The 31-year-old's Instagram, too, was flooded with hundreds of messages. "I never thought Babu would scare people to this extent, but honestly, it's making me feel like sahi kaam kiya hain."

Describing his wife's reaction, Akash further shares, "My wife binge-watched the show. She cried uncontrollably and asked me to just go away!"

The actor, who was also...