The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case OTT Release Date - When and where to watch the political thriller
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case OTT Release Date - This is a political thriller based on true events, following the intense 90-day manhunt uncovering secrets and the cost of justice in India.
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case OTT Release Date - Some stories are too big, too sensitive, and too layered to be fictionalised. The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is one of those stories not just because it¡¯s about a former Prime Minister¡¯s brutal assassination, but because it traces the intense 90-day hunt that followed, a manhunt that changed the course of India¡¯s law enforcement history.
This Sony LIV original, streaming from 4th July 2025, is based on ¡°Ninety Days,¡± a detailed investigative book written by Anirudhya Mitra, the journalist who closely followed the aftermath of Rajiv Gandhi¡¯s death.
Meet the cast and crew of The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
Behind the camera is Nagesh Kukunoor, a National Award-winning director known for films such as Iqbal and Dhanak. He also co-writes the series along with Rohit Banawalikar (The Fame Game) and Sriram Rajan. Leading the ensemble is Amit Sial, who plays D.R. Kaarthikeyan, the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Other key players include Sahil Vaid as Amit Verma (SP, CBI), Bhagavathi Perumal as Ragothaman (DSP, CBI), Danish Iqbal as Amod Kanth (DIG, CBI), Girish Sharma as Radhavinod Raju (DIG, CBI) and Vidyut Garg as Capt. Ravindran, an NSG Commando. Supporting cast features Shafeeq Mustafa, Anjana Balaji, B Sai Dinesh, Shruthy Jayan and Gouri Menon among others.
What¡¯s the plot?
The Hunt kicks off in May 1991, moments after the devastating suicide bombing in Sriperumbudur. From there, it throws you right into a whirlwind 90-day chase involving intelligence failures, clues left behind by the LTTE operatives, and a country teetering on the edge. Through interrogations, forensic deep-dives, stakeouts, and psychological pressure, the officers work through a maze of misinformation, political interference, and bureaucratic delays to get to the truth.
Amit Sial, in a media statement, shared, "This isn¡¯t just a crime procedural drama; it¡¯s about how invisible hands shape history. The role challenged me to explore the darkest corners of power, grief, and justice. I¡¯m honoured to portray a character rooted in truth and resilience."
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