The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case on OTT: Release date, platform, plot, trailer, cast and more about Nagesh Kukunoor's political thriller
Sony LIV’s latest political thriller, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination, is set for its OTT release this week. Here's everything you need to know about the interesting political series.
Last Updated: 11.00 AM, Jul 02, 2025
Nagesh Kukunoor’s The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, a political thriller, is gearing up for its OTT premiere. The upcoming series traces the events in the aftermath of former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. Featuring Amit Sial in the lead, The Hunt is among the biggest releases of the streaming platform. Ahead of its premiere this week, here’s everything you need to know about its release date, plot, trailer, cast, and why it makes an interesting watch.
When and where to watch The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination
Sony LIV’s latest political thriller, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination, is set for its OTT release on July 4. It will also be available to stream on OTTplay Premium.
The Hunt plot, trailer, and cast
Helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the upcoming political thriller is a fictional retelling of the harrowing assassination of India’s former PM Rajiv Gandhi. Amit Sial will be headlining the web series in the role of SIT chief who investigates the brutal assassination. The actor has previously showcased his craft in Sony LIV's Maharani and Z5's Sonchiriya.
The story takes you back in time when Rajiv Gandhi’s cold-blooded assassination shocked the nation. It will trace the events of the CBI probe as the investigators teamed up to solve the mystery and conclude the motive of the murder.
In the trailer, we get a glimpse of the thrilling political series and how various investigators teamed up to solve a twisted assassination plot. Packed with intense drama and historical elements, this one seems a captivating watch. A blend of politics, thriller, and drama turns The Hunt into a binge-worthy series. The solid star cast led by Amit Sial includes Sahil Vaid as SP-CBI officer Amit Verma, Bhagavathi Perumal as DSP Ragothaman, Girish Sharma as Radhavinod Raju, Danish Iqbal as DIG Amod Kanth, and Vidyut Garg as NSG Commando.
Essaying the role of D.R. Kaarthikeyan, who heads the SIT, Amit Sial seems quite promising in his character. During a conversation regarding his role, the actor expressed that his character’s main arc is honesty and strength.
For the unversed, investigative journalist Anirudhya Mitra’s book ‘Ninety Days’ inspired Nagesh Kukunoor’s series.
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