India, July 15 -- When it comes to true crime thrillers in India, there's usually a formula at play-either the stories are overly dramatised to grip audiences or they become too preachy, pushing a specific narrative. Nagesh Kukunoor's The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case on Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium) breaks out of both these traps. It's one of the most daring and restrained OTT shows, which is why it works.

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Based on the events following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the series doesn't waste time sugarcoating or overdramatising the subject....