The Hunt internet sequence overview: Nagesh Kukunoor delivers a binge-worthy thriller

It’s been some time since I binged a brand new sequence on the Indian entrance. Whereas the latest ones picked up from earlier seasons, Nationwide Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor took the daring step and dug deep into the political archives with The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, for a 7-episode thriller that traces the extraordinary investigation into former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. 

Primarily based on Anirudhya Mitra’s ebook 90 Days, this sequence on SonyLiv follows the  Particular Investigation Workforce’s (SIT) race in opposition to time to uncover the lethal conspiracy and monitor down the elusive mastermind, Sivarasan, in a high-stakes quest for justice. 

All hail Nagesh Kukunoor

Nagesh Kukunoor, who has helmed a number of the most peculiar initiatives akin to Hyderabad Blues, Iqbal, Dor, and Trendy Love Hyderabad, to call a couple of, does justice to this undertaking by giving it an off-beat therapy. In contrast to some creators at the moment who exploit the OTT medium, Nagesh sticks to his weapons, armed with info. The story picks up after the assassination, and the hunt begins to nab the culprits. When you have watched Madras Cafe (2013) or Mission 90 Days (2007), the timeline for this sequence might sound acquainted. Nevertheless, this one retains you on the sting of your seat until the top. 

Because the incident occurred in 1991, the therapy displays the period. It’s not your fast-paced, dramatic sequence with slow-motion or tacky dialogues. Though Amit Sial as D.R. Kaarthikeyan (Chief of SIT) provides face worth, he does the naked minimal by way of appearing. Nevertheless, the actors who actually steal the present are Sahil Vaid as Amit Verma (SP-CBI), Vidyut Garg as Capt. Ravindran (NSG Commando) and Shafeeq Mustafa as Sivarasan. To not point out the actors who play Nalini and Dhanu nail it too, kudos to their uncanny resemblance. 

The Hunt: To stream or skip? 

The Hunt could appear to be a sluggish burn at first, however it positive factors momentum after the third episode. At no occasion will you discover sub-par appearing or a rushed try to summarise the case given its 90-day timeline. It doesn’t let boredom seep in. Nagesh Kukunoor, who can be a type of makers who understands an actor’s temperament, makes use of his expertise to the fullest to ship a masterpiece.