The Hunt The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case

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The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case (2025) is a Hindi crime thriller web series that dramatizes the 90-day investigation following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on May 21, 1991. The series follows the CBI and its Special Investigation Team (SIT) as they track down LTTE operatives, uncovering the planning, execution, and aftermath of one of India’s most high-profile political assassinations. Through a mix of archival footage, reenactments, and interviews, the series explores the political, operational, and investigative challenges faced by authorities.

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"The 90-Day Hunt That Changed History."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A=13+

Trivia

• The series is based on Anirudhya Mitra’s book Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassins.
• Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, it marks one of the most detailed dramatizations of the assassination investigation.
• Amit Sial and Sahil Vaid underwent extensive research to accurately portray CBI officers.
• Real locations across Tamil Nadu were used for filming to maintain historical accuracy.
• The series blends archival footage with dramatized sequences for authenticity.

Goofs

• A few minor inconsistencies in props and uniforms in different investigation scenes.
• Some dialogues referencing locations are slightly modernized compared to the 1991 setting.
• Background crowd sequences occasionally repeat extras or vehicles.

Quotes

• “Justice doesn’t sleep; it hunts relentlessly.”
• “Even in chaos, the truth can be tracked.”
• “History is written not just by events, but by those who uncover them.”
• “A single act of courage can reveal decades of deceit.”
• “Tracking the past is the only way to protect the future.”

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• Opening credits feature archival footage of 1991 political rallies, newspapers, and CBI operations.
• Closing credits include brief biographies of key investigators and historical context.
• Occasional text overlays emphasize: “Based on the true 90-day investigation after Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination.”

Connections

• Comparable to other Indian historical and crime web series like Indian Predator and Delhi Crime.
• Explores political assassination and counter-terrorism, connecting it to historical events in India’s recent political history.
• Highlights the intelligence, investigative techniques, and operational challenges faced by Indian authorities in the early 1990s.

Soundtracks

• Background score emphasizes tense investigation sequences, suspense, and drama.
• Subtle instrumental music accompanies emotional and political scenes.
• Score composed to reflect the early 1990s India setting, enhancing authenticity without overshadowing the narrative.
• Themes highlight urgency, tension, and historical gravitas throughout the series.