The Hunt- The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is an upcoming series starring Amit Sial in the lead role. The series is helmed by filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, who is known for making films like Iqbal and Bombay To Bangkok. The web series is based on Anirudhya Mitra's bestselling book, Ninety Days. The series is set to stream on OTT in July 2025.
The Hunt- The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case streaming details
The series is set to be released on Sony LIV, starting from July 4, 2025. The streaming giant shared the trailer on X and wrote, "The assassination that shook the nation. The manhunt that stunned the world. The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, streaming from July 4 on Sony LIV."
Storyline
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case series depicts the rigorous inquiry into the 1991 killing of ex-Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi by a suicide attacker. It centres around the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and their 90-day urgent effort to identify those accountable, revealing a complicated network of espionage, intelligence shortcomings, and political machinations. The series examines the human toll of seeking justice and the shadowy aspects of authority.
The cast and crew of the series
The series features Amit Sial as DR Karthikeyan, Sahil Vaid as Amit Verma, Girish Sharma, Vidyut Garg, Shafeeq Mustafa, Anjana Balaji, B Sai Dinesh, and Shruthy Jayan, among others. This series has been produced by Kunkunoor Movies and Applause Entertainment.
The Hunt isn't merely a crime drama; it serves as a profound analysis of one of India's key historical events. Its careful focus on specifics and dedication to accurate storytelling render it essential for viewing by anyone fascinated by history and politics.