The Hunt Twitter Review: Fans are impressed with Amit Sial's series but had hard time watching Tamil dialogues without subtitles
The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case was released on SonyLIV on July 4. The reviews have been amazing for the series. Here's how the fans reacted on social media!
Last Updated: 02.03 PM, Jul 05, 2025
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, is streaming on SonyLIV via OTTplay Premium. The political thriller features Amit Sial, Bagavathi Perumal, and others. As the series drops on OTT and critics' reviews have been decent, here are how fans have recated to the series on X (Twitter).
The Hunt Twitter Review
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case follows the 90-day investigation after the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. On X, fans have been sharing their valuable reviews, and most of them are positive. However, some said that they had a hard time watching as Tamil dialogues did not have any subtitles.
One fan said, "How is anyone even watching #thehuntonsonyliv it's full f Tamil dialogues minus d subtitles ..how are audiences supposed to understand the storyline.. kya bakcho di hai bhai."
Another commented, "Just finished with #TheHuntOnSonyLIV #TheHuntTheRajivGandhiAssassinationCase Every Character has played their roles perfectly... Definitely worth watching!!!"
One comment read, "Brilliant. That's it. Hadn't intended to binge watch, but ended up watching in One Go. Swiftly Paced,Extremely Realistic, Powerfully Enacted and Intensely Narrated,this one is a Masterpiece. Must Watch."
More about The Hunt
The OTTplay review for The Hunt reads, "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case isn’t just a manhunt—it’s a haunting. With pitch-perfect casting, layered languages, and a ticking clock of justice, the series tightens its grip episode after episode. Though the final lap stumbles a bit, this hunt remains a gripping pursuit—equal parts history, mystery, and misery."
The story portrays the 90-day manhunt following the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The series, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, is based on journalist Anirudhya Mitra's book, Ninety Days, which focuses on the investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The story revolves around the aftermath of a suicide bombing at a gathering in Sriperumbudur, the subsequent investigation, and the efforts to find the perpetrators. The series also examines the political and social context surrounding the killings, shedding light on the LTTE's ideology and the motivations behind their actions.
The series features a strong ensemble cast, including Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan, Sahil Vaid, Bagavathi Perumal, Shafeeq Mustafa, and Danish Iqbal in key roles.
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