The Hunt: If you are one of those who love to watch thriller series based on true events, then ‘The Hunt,The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case’ is a must-watch experience for you. This series is not only based on the most shocking political assassination in the history of the country but it is also shown in a way that will give you goosebumps.
21 May 1991: The story of a tragic incident and the investigation related to it
The assassination of the former Prime Minister of the country, Rajiv Gandhi, in a suicide attack in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu,u shook the whole of India. ‘The Hunt’ is based on the CBI investigation started after that incident. The character of DR Karthikeyan played by Amit Sial in the show leads this mission, who is given the responsibility of catching the killers in 90 days.
This series is based on the book of an investigative journalist
This series is inspired by Aniruddha Mitra’s popular book ‘Ninety Days’. In this, the groundwork, intelligence system and strategy of the CBI’s special investigation team have been shown in great detail. The series exposes all the twists and conspiracies that were behind this historic case.
The Hunt: From the deadly conspiracy to the search for the mastermind
The search for LTTE mastermind Sivarasan and his partner Subha goes on like a suspenseful journey. In this process of coming out of the world of terrorism and knowing the face of a person, the humanity, wisdom and struggle of the CBI officers is visible.
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The Hunt: Powerful acting brings life to the characters
Each character of the series has been written and played with such intensity that you start connecting with them. Amit Sial, Sahil Vaid, Bhagwati Perumal and Danish Iqbal have shown amazing depth in their characters. At the same time, the presence of Shafiq Mustafa as Sivarasan and Gauri Padmakumar as Subha makes every scene sharp and effective.
The Hunt: Direction, screenplay and camera work deserve praise
Nagesh Kukunoor’s direction makes this series extraordinary. The locations of Tamil Nadu in the 90s, the foggy corridors, and the quivering moments have been captured on camera in such a way that you can feel every frame. Tapas Relia’s music deepens the tension and emotions of the story.
A thriller that does not tire, but forces you to think
‘The Hunt’ is not just a murder mystery, it is the story of the struggle between the system, man and truth. The question arises again and again as to how the same person becomes a hero for someone and a villain for someone. This series shows that to reach the truth, not only guns are needed, but also patience, discretion and courage.
A little slow, but keeps you hooked till the end
Although this series of seven episodes slow down a bit after the fifth episode, the story of the last 36 hours again takes the thrill to the peak. The investigation, political pressure and the race against time will make your heart beat faster.
Disclaimer: This article is written for entertainment and information purposes only. All the events, characters and details mentioned in it are based on public sources. Viewers are requested to get their information about any sensitive topic and use their discretion.
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