The Hunt Trailer: Sony LIV Revisits the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination With a Gripping Political Thriller
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and based on real events, The Hunt brings the intense investigation behind India’s most shocking political murder to life.
Sony LIV’s latest original series The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is all set to premiere on 4th July 2025, and its newly released trailer has already grabbed everyone’s attention. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor, the series is a dramatized retelling of the investigation that followed the tragic assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.
Based on the book Ninety Days by Anirudhya Mitra, a former CBI officer who was directly involved in the case, the series promises an intense, fact-based portrayal of one of India’s most complicated manhunts. It stars Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan, the chief of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), who led the operation to track down the LTTE conspirators behind the attack.
The trailer delivers high-octane moments of suspense, intelligence failures, and the bureaucratic chaos that engulfed the nation in the wake of the assassination. From chasing leads across multiple states to dealing with political pressure, The Hunt captures the sheer scale and urgency of the investigation. The cast also includes Sahil Vaid, Vidyut Garg, and others who bring depth and realism to this dark chapter of Indian history.
What makes The Hunt stand apart is its rootedness in real events. It doesn’t just fictionalize a headline—it brings the audience face-to-face with the emotional and procedural complexities of the case. With crisp cinematography, authentic performances, and a gripping narrative, the show looks ready to raise questions, provoke discussions, and bring new light to a case that changed India forever.
If you’re a fan of political thrillers or true crime dramas, The Hunt could be a must-watch this season.
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