Raakh, in Hindi means ‘ashes’ — what comes at the end when everything has burned away. It’s a title that fits so perfectly for a show that is built on themes of grief, loss, and the search for justice. Raakh, an eight-episode crime drama loosely based on the infamous Ranga-Billa case of 1978 — that horrifying incident in which siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra were kidnapped and murdered in Delhi — is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from June 12, 2026.
The six-part series, directed by Prosit Roy and written by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, stars Sub-Inspector Jayprakash Jatav (Ali Fazal), who goes on an unrelenting manhunt in a bid to capture two serial killers while dealing with the caste discrimination at play within his own agency. The series is dark, procedural, and deeply affecting — but by far one of the best Hindi web shows 2026 has to offer.
Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 8 Episodes · ~40–50 min each |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller, Drama |
| Director | Prosit Roy, Anusha Nandakumar, Sandeep Saket |
| Release Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Where to watch | Amazon Prime |
| IMDb Rating | 7.6/10 |
Plot Summary
In a Delhi evening of 1978, it is raining, the brother-sister duo of Suman Arora and Sahil in their teen accept a ride from two strangers for a lift to perform at radio. They never arrive. With their family — driven by Lt. Col. Ashok Arora (Aamir Bashir) and grieving mom Mona (Sonali Bendre) — in a tizzy, the case falls into rookie officer Jayprakash Jatav’s hands.
What is structurally daring about Raakh, however, is that it has no qualms about showing whose hands are red — Babu (Akash Makhija) and Rajjo (Ramandeep Yadav) come to light right from the first episode. The tone is changed from “whodunit” to the far darker inquiry of “why — and will justice ever turn up? The investigation as it happens and in flashback the story of two anodyne men becoming capable of unimaginable darkness run parallel to each other.
Should You Watch Raakh?
Absolutely — if you can deal with the darkness. Raakh is not entertainment as we know it. It is a serious, sobering and often overwhelming experience. But it is also one of the most technically well-crafted crime sagas to come out of India in years. And that’s the thing that puts it shoulder to shoulder with Delhi Crime and Paatal Lok — and in some ways outstrips them for sheer psychological depth.
The ideal watch for true-crime drama enthusiasts, slow-burn thriller fans and anyone who thinks Indian web series can tell world-class stories. Raakh doesn’t glamorize — it normalizes It does justice to the victims, to the bereaved family, and to the unsung officer who refuses to give in.
The pacing here isn’t for people who want a fast-paced thrill ride; some middle episodes do drag on slightly. Yet those making it through earn a poignant, hopeful and thoroughly earned finale.
Recommendation
- The wonderful cast makes the emotions realistic and believable.
- A mix of suspense and human drama keeps you connected to the story.
- The cinematography is solid and the atmosphere is engaging in each scene.
- Raakh is a must watch for you if you like dark, character driven narratives with emotional void.
Conclusion
Raakh earns its grimness. It tells a story that needed to be told — with honesty, craft, and genuine respect for those who suffered. Ali Fazal has never been better, and the series marks Prosit Roy as one of the most important voices in Indian crime drama today.