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Nagesh Kukunoor opens up about the challenges of adapting the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case into a web series. He emphasizes efforts to avoid political controversy while staying true to the sensitive subject. Actor Amit Sial reveals the emotional weight of portraying SIT chief D.R. Kaarthikeyan. The series, based on "Ninety Days," features a strong ensemble cast.

Key Points: Nagesh Kukunoor on Political Risks of Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Series

  • Kukunoor avoided politically sensitive scenes in "The Hunt"
  • Series adapts Anirudhya Mitra’s book "Ninety Days"
  • Amit Sial shares emotional challenges of playing SIT chief
  • Stellar cast includes Sahil Vaid and Bhagavathi Perumal
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Nagesh Kukunoor on possible political implication on The Hunt: 'I hope it doesn't happen, but...'

Director Nagesh Kukunoor discusses avoiding political controversy in "The Hunt," his web series on Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case.

"I hope it doesn’t happen, but we live in a time where people can generate controversy out of anything. – Nagesh Kukunoor"

Mumbai, July 5

National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor reflected on the possibility of political implications of his forthcoming web series, "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case".

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kukunoor shared that he has tried his best to steer clear of any scenes that could have any political implications but nowadays people tend to find controversy in anything.

Speaking to IANS, the director said, "See I have done it to the best of my ability. I have handled it with the utmost sensibility. I have made sure that I steer clear. When the opportunity presented itself to do scenes that could have political implications I stayed away from that - I have done everything, but we live in a time where people can generate controversy out of anything - So, that's the reality of the situation we are in. I hope it doesn't happen, but it's the nature of the beast."

"So, let's see what happens. From our side I have done everything to not include that," he concluded.

Based on Anirudhya Mitra’s bestselling book "Ninety Days", "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case" deals with a sensitive topic. The show revolves around the relentless 90-day chase following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Actor Amit Sial, who plays the role of D.R. Kaarthikeyan, the head of the SIT shared one of the most emotionally challenging scenes in the show for him.

“There’s a moment where Kaarthikeyan visits the site of the blast. There’s no body, only a massive patch of dried blood. That visual, it stays with you. Imagine not just losing someone, but losing even the chance to say goodbye. It shakes even the strongest," Sial revealed.

Penned by Rohit Banawalikar, and Sriram Rajan, the show boasts a stellar cast with Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan (Chief of SIT), Sahil Vaid as SP Amit Verma, Bhagavathi Perumal as DSP Ragothaman, Danish Iqbal as DIG Amod Kanth, Girish Sharma as DIG Radhavinod Raju, Vidyut Garg as Capt. Ravindran (NSG Commando). Shafeeq Mustafa, Anjana Balaji, B. Sai Dinesh, Shruthy Jayan, and Gouri Menon.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
As someone who lost a relative in that blast, I'm torn between wanting the truth to be shown and fearing sensationalism. The description of that blood patch scene gave me chills. Hope they've done justice to the victims' memories 🙏
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Amit S
Why do we always have to worry about political backlash when telling important stories? This is our history, whether uncomfortable or not. Kudos to the team for taking this on. The casting looks solid - especially Sahil Vaid as Amit Verma!
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Shweta Y
While I respect Kukunoor's work, I'm concerned this might reopen old wounds unnecessarily. Some things are better left as history books rather than dramatic retellings. The political climate is too charged right now for balanced discussions.
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Vikram M
The 90-day investigation was one of India's most intense manhunts. If done right, this could be our Indian version of 'Zero Dark Thirty'. But please don't water it down to avoid controversy - the truth matters more than political correctness.
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Nisha Z
I remember that day vividly - it changed India forever. Hope the series captures not just the investigation but also how ordinary Indians came together in grief. Sometimes we focus too much on the politics and forget the human tragedy.

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