National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is set to bring the horrific tale of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination to the screen with his new series, "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case". The project is backed by Sony LIV in collaboration with Applause Entertainment and Kukunoor Movies. The series is a cinematic adaptation of the bestselling book Ninety Days by investigative journalist Anirudhya Mitra.
The preview of the series reveals that there was a death threat for Rajiv Gandhi before the assassination, which was ignored. The investigation that followed the assassination is shown to have raised many questions about accountability. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) was on the lookout for someone who was working closely with the suicide bomber. The series promises to be a gripping and intense portrayal of one of India's most tragic events.
The series boasts a cast, including Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan, Sahil Vaid as Amit Verma, Bhagavathi Perumal as Ragothaman, and Danish Iqbal as Amod Kanth. The show is penned by Nagesh Kukunoor, along with Rohit Banawalikar and Sriram Rajan. With a strong cast and crew, the series is expected to be a compelling watch.
"The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case" is expected to stream on Sony LIV from July 4th. The series promises to be a thought-provoking and intense portrayal of a pivotal moment in Indian history. With its strong cast, crew, and storyline, it's likely to generate a lot of interest among audiences.