On June 18, 2025, Sony LIV released the trailer for The Hunt, a web series directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, set to premiere on July 4, 2025. Filmed in Chennai and New Delhi, the series explores the investigation into the 1991 assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi by the LTTE. The trailer, showcasing a relentless CBI probe led by a determined officer, has sparked buzz on X for its promise to unravel one of India’s most pivotal cases.
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A Glimpse into a Historic Investigation
The Hunt centers on the 1991 assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, killed by a suicide bomber at a campaign rally in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on May 21. The trailer opens with intense visuals of the bombing, followed by a CBI team’s dogged pursuit of justice. It highlights the formation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) under CBI officer D.R. Karthikeyan, tasked with ensuring the case doesn’t become “another Kennedy-like probe,” as stated in the trailer. The series promises to depict the SIT’s global chase for LTTE operatives, including mastermind Sivarasan, and the arrest of 26 conspirators within two months.
Trailer Highlights: Tension and Resolve
The 2-minute trailer, blends archival imagery with dramatized scenes, capturing the chaos post-assassination and the SIT’s meticulous evidence-gathering. A voiceover declares, “We won’t let this become an unsolved mystery,” emphasizing the team’s resolve. Key moments include interrogations, forensic analysis, and high-stakes raids, with the trailer teasing the discovery of a cyanide-laced belt linked to LTTE’s suicide squad.
Cast and Creative Vision
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, known for Iqbal and Dhanak, The Hunt features a strong ensemble, though specific cast details remain under wraps. Kukunoor’s storytelling, rooted in real events, aims to honor the SIT’s efforts, which led to 26 convictions upheld by the Supreme Court in 1999, despite later releases like A.G. Perarivalan in 2022. The series, produced by Bodhi Tree Multimedia, promises a nuanced take on the LTTE’s motives and India’s response.
The Hunt trailer sets the stage for a riveting exploration of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, promising a thrilling yet respectful retelling. Premiering July 4, 2025, on Sony LIV, it’s poised to captivate audiences. Watch the trailer on Sony LIV’s YouTube channel to witness the chase begin.
By – Manoj