The trailer of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video investigative crime thriller, was unveiled. The trailer offers a glimpse of a brutal and unimaginable crime that not only shatters the victims’ families but also uncovers the disturbing depths of violence and human depravity that exist. The series features Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal, and Aamir Bashir in lead roles, along with Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles. Raakh is created by the makers of shows and films such as Paatal Lok and Pari.
Raakh trailer
Raakh is set against the backdrop of late 1970s Delhi. Without ado, the trailer reveals that a heinous crime has taken place and the investigation has to kick off immediately. The parents of two missing children are hopeful that the police will locate them. But it is not an easy case. Sub-inspector Jayprakash launches a relentless manhunt that drags him into the twisted psyche of the perpetrators, exposing a lack of morality so extreme it reveals the very darkest corners of human evil.
Raakh trailer ft Ali Fazal
Ali Fazal on signing Raakh
Ali recalled being approached for Raakh and said, “I expected it to be a conventional investigative crime thriller, but the moment I read the script, I was drawn in.” Further praising the concept and story, he shared that the crime thriller is layered, emotionally intense, and packed with gritty realism. Stepping into the shoes of Jayprakash was ‘exciting’, the actor shared. “Flawed, conflicted, and constantly trying to prove himself within a rapidly changing political and social environment. What makes Raakh truly compelling is that it is a character study as much as it is a police procedural,” Fazal concluded.
Sonali Bendre reveals why she said yes to Raakh
Sonali Bendre, who plays Mona Arora, the mother of the missing children, shared, “Raakh came to me at a time when I’ve become very conscious of the stories I choose to be part of. What drew me to it was how layered and emotionally complex it is. While it unfolds as a thriller, at its heart it is a deeply human story.” The veteran actress said the show allowed her to explore emotional spaces she hadn’t tapped into before. Calling Mona a character who carries both vulnerability and quiet strength, Sonali shared that playing her was ‘incredibly rewarding’.
The fictional series is directed and executive-produced by Prosit Roy, and created, written and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, along with dialogues by Ayush Trivedi. Raakh is set to premiere on June 12.