'Raakh' OTT Release, Inside The Real Chilling Double Murder Case That Inspired Ali Fazal's Series

Raakh is gearing up for its digital premiere. The thriller series is directed by Prosit Roy. For the unversed, Prosit Roy received wider acclaim with the hit series, Paatal Lok. Now that a few hours are left for Raakh’s OTT release, people have grown curious to know more about the gripping storyline. Ali Fazal will be seen playing the male lead in the series, Raakh. Do you know that Raakh is inspired by a real-life murder case? Yes, you read it right. Well, we’ve got you covered.

Raakh OTT release: When and where to watch the thriller series

The story of Raakh is set in the 1970s in New Delhi and features a double murder case. Alongside Mirzapur actor, Ali Fazal, the thriller series also stars Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir in prominent roles. Speaking about the upcoming series, director, Prosit Roy said that Raakh is not an ordinary crime thriller. He highlighted that the series blends the suspense of an investigation with a deeper research of trauma and the hidden dark side of people. 

Now, if you are wondering when and where to watch this suspense-filled thriller series, continue reading. According to the latest reports, the thriller series starring Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre and Aamir Bashir is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 12, 2026. The announcement was made by Amazon Prime on its official Instagram handle. They wrote:

"They’re on the run… The chase is about to begin. #RaakhOnPrime, new series, June 12, 2026."

Plotline of the Amazon Prime series, Raakh

The series, Raakh, kicks off with the disappearance of two teenagers. The missing case quickly grabs the public's attention and leaves an entire town panicked. In fact, the families of the missing children are deeply devastated by their sudden disappearance. As panic spreads, Sub-Inspector 'Jayprakash' (played by Ali Fazal) is assigned to lead the investigation. As he goes deeper into the case, deeper truths, hidden motives and chilling violence begin to unfold. Sonali Bendre plays the role of the mother of the two teenagers and is a teacher by profession.

The real chilling double murder case that inspired the series, Raakh

The makers of Raakh have presented a fictionalised version of a real-life murder case. Yes, you read it right. The story of Raakh is inspired by the actual case involving the tragic deaths of two teenagers in New Delhi. The chilling incident took place on August 26, 1978, when siblings, Geeta and Sanjay Chopra set out from their home in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, to the All India Radio office in Sansad Marg, New Delhi. The duo were to participate in the show, Yuva Vani, for which they left their home at 6 pm.

The siblings were later to be picked by their father, Madan Mohan Chopra, a captain of the Indian Navy from the All India Radio office around 9 pm. However, Geeta and Sanjay never reached the station. On their way to the All India Radio office, the siblings were kidnapped by Kuljeet Singh, alias Ranga Khus and Jasbir Singh, alias Billa. The initial motive behind the kidnapping was ransom, but Ranga and Billa dropped the plan after knowing that Geeta and Sanjay’s father was a Navy officer.

Reportedly fearing that they might get caught as the teenagers had identified them, Ranga and Billa decided to kill Geeta and Sanjay. The kidnappers first claimed that they had raped Geeta, but later retracted their statements. In fact, forensic reports also did not indicate sexual assault. Nearly two days after the gruesome murder, Geeta and Sanjay’s decomposed bodies were found. The double murder case led to nationwide uproar. Ranga and Billa were convicted of the double murder and were sentenced to death. Their execution took place on August 26, 1982.

Are you excited to watch the series, Raakh? Let us know.

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