“All that remained was a patch of dried blood…” Amit Sial shares a haunting memory from The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, premiering July 4 on Sony LIV
An ordinary evening in Tamil Nadu turned into a nightmare that shook the entire nation. The assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was not just a tragic event—it changed the future of Indian politics, national security, and justice forever.
What followed was one of India’s most intense and complicated investigations—a 90-day chase led by a small group of officers. These officers had to deal with shifting loyalties, cross-border plots, and the emotional burden of a country in grief.
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, releasing on July 4 on Sony LIV, brings this powerful and lesser-known story to screen. The series is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor and is based on Anirudhya Mitra’s bestselling book Ninety Days. It offers a gripping look at the real-life investigation that kept the nation on edge.
At the center of this story is D.R. Kaarthikeyan, the man chosen to lead the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Actor Amit Sial plays this role. Speaking about it, he says, “Playing a real person like Mr. Kaarthikeyan, who handled such a big responsibility with calm and strength, is not just about acting—it’s about honoring his courage.”
The show goes beyond just being a political drama. It also shows the emotional pain of those involved in the investigation. Sial shares one unforgettable moment from the series: “There’s a scene where Kaarthikeyan visits the blast site. There’s no body, just a big patch of dried blood. That image stays in your mind. Imagine losing someone and not even getting to say goodbye. It’s heartbreaking.”
The series has a strong cast, including Sahil Vaid as SP Amit Verma, Bagavathi Perumal as DSP Ragothaman, Danish Iqbal as DIG Amod Kanth, Girish Sharma as DIG Radhavinod Raju, and Vidyut Garg as Capt. Ravindran from the NSG. It also features Shafeeq Mustafa, Anjana Balaji, B. Sai Dinesh, Shruthy Jayan, and Gouri Menon in important roles.
The Hunt is more than a crime series. It’s a moving story about those who bore the heavy responsibility of finding the truth. It shows their quiet bravery and the deep emotional scars left behind after one of India’s darkest days.