The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case

Overview

A gripping investigative drama chronicling the 90-day manhunt and investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, focusing on the CBI’s Special Investigation Team and the political intrigue surrounding one of India’s most pivotal tragedies.

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The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Story

The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case dramatizes one of India’s most consequential historical events with procedural precision. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and streaming on SonyLIV from July 4, 2025, the seven-episode series is based on Anirudhya Mitra’s investigative book, “Ninety Days.” It follows CBI officer D.R. Kaarthikeyan and his team as they reconstruct the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, unearthing layers of conspiracy, political pressure, and tactical roadblocks. With a focus on the meticulous forensic and intelligence work of the investigation, the series balances bureaucratic tension and emotional stakes, showing how each clue shaped the eventual breakthrough. The ensemble cast delivers grounded performances that strengthen the narrative’s documentary-texture, offering both suspense and context to a chapter of Indian history many viewers will recognize. The Hunt balances factual recounting with cinematic storytelling to engage audiences beyond traditional crime drama formats.

The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Casts

The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Crew Information

Director	Nagesh Kukunoor
Cinematographer	Sangram Giri
Music Director	Tapas Relia
Producer	Nagesh Kukunoor Sameer Nair
Production House	Applause Entertainment, Kukunoor Movies
Budget	NA
Box Office	NA
No of Seasons	1
No of Episodes	7
Total Runtime	Approx 330 minutes (7 × ~47-50 mins)
OTT Platform	SonyLIV