India, July 2 -- Nagesh Kukunoor, a filmmaker-actor, consistently defies expectations. His debut independent film Hyderabad Blues and his political thriller series City of Dreams both include understated acts of rebellion. However, when you enquire as to whether the director considers himself a rebel, he responds with a smile-and an explanation.

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"I don't know if I've ever been accused of being a rebel. I'm going to smile at that and take it as a compliment," Kukunoor tells OTTplay in an exclusive conversation ahead of the release of The Hunt, a Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) original series premiering July 4, 2025.

"A lot of the ...