Making an OTT Series on Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassination Was Very Challenging: Director Nagesh Kukunoor
Seema Chishti
Real journalism holds power accountable
Since 2015, The Wire has done just that.
But we can continue only with your support.
Director, writer and film maker Nagesh Kukunoor is back with The Hunt, a critically acclaimed short-series on the assassination of a former prime minister that shook the nation.
When Rajiv Gandhi was killed during an election rally, it changed the course of India’s history. Director Kukunoor discusses why he has chosen to portray the grim killing now. Picturing the pre-cellphone nation, with muted colours and a completely different pace posed unexpected challenges in 2025.
Kukunoor discusses his creative process, the state of cinema in India today, and why he does what he does with The Wire’s Editor, Seema Chishti.
The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.