Filmmaker Prosit Roy, who made his directorial debut with Anushka Sharma's supernatural thriller "Pari" and co-directed the first season of "Paatal Lok", is back with a new crime series "Raakh", fronted by actor Ali Fazal. Prime Video, which will launch the show, has announced a June 12 premiere date.
Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir play the other lead characters alongside Fazal.
Prosit, who is also serving as executive producer, has co-directed the series with Anusha Nandakumar (who previously co-directed the MX Original series "Pandu"), who also handled writing duties, and Sandeep Saket (writer of "Kaala Pani"). Ayush Trivedi penned the dialogues.
The series is backed by Deepak Dhar, Rishi Negi, Mrinalini Jain, and Shyam Rathi under the banner of Endemol Shine India and BhaDiPa.
The official logline says "Raakh" is an "investigative drama that unfolds as a visceral study of the criminal mind and the darkness that lingers beneath the surface of everyday life. When two teenagers vanish without a trace, a close-knit family is shattered, and an entire city is left on edge. A relentless investigating officer launches a nationwide manhunt to uncover the truth — but the deeper he goes, the more the case pulls him into a world of violence and human depravity."
“Raakh has been one of the most creatively fulfilling and emotionally intense projects I have worked on, because at its heart, it goes far beyond being a crime thriller," said Prosit Roy. "What excited me most about Raakh was the opportunity to merge the thrill of a gripping manhunt with an unflinching exploration of trauma and the darker impulses of human nature. Anusha and Sandeep have created a world that is meticulously researched, intricately layered, and rich with moral ambiguity. Ali brings a quiet ferocity that anchors the entire narrative, while Sonali and Aamir inhabit their characters with an intensity that makes every moment feel real. It has also been wonderful to once again collaborate with Prime Video after 'Paatal Lok', and I cannot wait for audiences to experience this on June 12.”
In an official statement, Nikhil Madhok, director and head of Originals, Prime Video India, said: “With 'Raakh', we had a brilliant script, but the on-screen execution has been even better. Prosit Roy, Anusha Nandakumar, and Sandeep Saket have built a narrative that is as devastating as it is compelling. Ali Fazal delivers a performance of extraordinary depth as an officer consumed by a case that threatens to unravel everything he believes in, while Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir bring a layered intensity that elevates every frame. This is the kind of story that stays with you long after the screen goes dark.”
