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About The Hunt The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
Follows the events leading up to the tragic 1991 assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and the intense manhunt that unfolded after , unraveling a complex web of espionage, intelligence failures, shifting allegiances, and the profound human cost involved in the pursuit of justice.
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Must Watch | Reviews Counted: 3
✓ Positive: 3
~ Neutral: 0
✗ Negative: 0
Reviews From All Critics
Rating: 3.5/5 · Times of India ·
Positive ✓
This investigative drama follows a team of CBI officers as they pursue the assassination case of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, tracing the events leading up to and following the tragic suicide bombing at a public rally in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on 21 May 1991.
Rating: 4.5/5 · Hindustan Times ·
Positive ✓
Alongside their investigation, the drama also follows the parallel track led by the perpetrators, with Sivarasan (Shafeeq Mustafa) being the mastermind behind the plan and the eventual events that will unfold in the next 90 days. From here on, Kukunoor allows no room for easy drama as the case tightens with astute observations and investigation. The intrigue is masterfully orchestrated.
Rating: 4.0/5 · Whatthefuss ·
Positive ✓
The finale handles Sivarasan’s dramatic end with procedural accuracy, but lacks the dramatic punch that such a climax might demand. In sticking closely to the facts, the series sometimes sacrifices emotional catharsis for narrative precision.
Production Details & Cast
Creators / Directors: Nagesh Kukunoor
Starring Cast: Amit Sial, Sahil Vaid, Bagavathi Perumal, Danish Iqbal
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Critical Consensus: 3 critics were counted for The Hunt The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Season 1, averaging 4.0/5 (Must Watch). 3 came back positive, 0 mixed, and 0 negative — Hindustan Times scored it highest at 4.5/5, while Times of India was toughest at 3.5/5.