India, Jan. 9 -- After two hit seasons, the OTT series Raktanchal is back, and this time the action has moved from the Varanasi and Chunar region to the corridors of power in Lucknow. Braving extreme winter conditions, the crew is extensively shooting in Malihabad, Barabanki, and various locations across Lucknow.

HT City has exclusively learnt that the arch-rivalry between characters played by Kranti Prakash Jha and Nikitin Dheer will intensify, taking the revenge drama to new heights. The low daytime temperatures, fog, and cold weather are adding a distinct flavour to the shots.

Series director Ritam Srivastav, the maker of the Maniesh Paul-starrer heist-comedy Rafuchakkar (2023), reveals, "We moved to the state capital because now pol...