Justice will rise from the ashes. That’s the chilling tagline Prime Video chose when they unveiled the first look of Raakh — and honestly, it’s already haunting us. Ali Fazal cuts a striking figure in a police uniform, standing sternly by a jeep with intensity blazing in his eyes — hinting at a gripping crime drama that promises to push the boundaries of Indian OTT storytelling.
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Raakh — Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Title | Raakh |
| Genre | Investigative Crime Thriller |
| Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Director & Executive Producer | Prosit Roy (Paatal Lok) |
| Creators & Writers | Anusha Nandakumar & Sandeep Saket |
| Dialogue | Ayush Trivedi |
| Lead Cast | Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Aamir Bashir, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Rakesh Bedi |
| Production | EndemolShine India & Gulbadan Talkies |
| Release | 2026 — 240+ Countries |
What Is Raakh Actually About?
The official synopsis reads: “When two teenagers vanish, a close-knit family is shattered and the city is left on edge. Determined to uncover the truth, a relentless officer leads a nationwide manhunt that pulls him deep into a world of violence and human depravity.”
The main story follows two teenage boys who go missing and how their disappearance affects the lives of their close family — and ultimately changes the way an entire city feels about justice, truth, and the darkness hiding in plain sight This isn’t just a missing persons case. It’s a psychological reckoning.
The Cast That Makes This Unmissable?
Ali Fazal plays a cop for the very first time in his career — and his excitement was palpable. He said at the Prime Video event: “I have never played a cop before this… It’s a very interesting timeline to be a part of… It feels fresh and relatively new.” His wife Richa Chadha’s reaction to the first look poster? She left a cheeky comment: “Woof! Keep that uniform.” Enough said.
Sonali Bendre — who made a triumphant digital comeback with The Broken News — brings gravitas and emotional depth that few actors can match. She said: “When writers Anusha and Sandeep narrated the story to me, I was completely intrigued. Even if I had to just stand in the background, I would have said yes.”
Prosit Roy, who directed acclaimed episodes of Paatal Lok Season 1, brings a masterful understanding of layered crime storytelling — making him the ideal director for Raakh’s dark, morally complex world. He described the series as “a deeply immersive world that pushes boundaries while exploring the complex layers of human nature.” E
Prime Video India’s head of originals Nikhil Madhok added: “At the core, this is a highly emotional story that will stay with audiences long after they have finished watching — one of the most powerful stories we have told on Prime Video.”
For the latest on Raakh’s release date and Prime Video India’s full 2026 slate — including Farzi Season 2, Panchayat Season 5, and Mirzapur: The Movie — check out our Prime Video India 2026 complete coverage on TechnoSports and follow our OTT & web series section for daily updates.
To understand the investigative crime thriller genre that Raakh belongs to, visit the Crime drama Wikipedia page.
FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Raakh on Prime Video and who stars in it?
A: Raakh is a gripping Prime Video investigative crime thriller starring Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, and Aamir Bashir — following a relentless police officer’s nationwide manhunt after two teenagers mysteriously vanish, pulling him into a dark world of violence and human depravity.
Q: Who is directing Raakh and when will it release on Prime Video?
A: Raakh is directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy — the acclaimed filmmaker behind Paatal Lok Season 1 — created and written by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, and is set to premiere on Prime Video in 2026 across 240+ countries.
