5 gripping historical thrillers to watch on OTT if you liked 'The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case'

The political mystery The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case is available for streaming. The series, which was directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, stars Amit Sial, Bagavathi Perumal, Girish Sharma, and others. The 90-day manhunt that followed the murder of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is the main subject of the series. It demonstrates the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) attempts to find the masterminds of the suicide bombing in 1991. Watch more political and historical thrillers on OTT platforms if you enjoyed The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case.

The historical TV series Freedom at Midnight is based on the book of the same title. India's fight for independence and its division into India and Pakistan are its main topics. The political climate, religious conflicts, and human values of this crucial juncture in history are all examined in this series. Along with Lord Louis Mountbatten and Lady Edwina Mountbatten, the series features portrayals of important figures such as Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The series, which was directed by Nikkhil Advani, stars Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, and Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru.

Four female scientists who were crucial in the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also called Mangalyaan, are the subjects of this web series. As they aim to make the mission a success, this series shows their personal and professional hardships. Sakshi Tanwar, Mona Singh, Nidhi Singh, and Palomi Ghosh play the four female scientists in the Ekta Kapoor-created series.

Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, two outstanding Indian scientists, are the subjects of the film Rocket Boys. It centers on their contributions to the early stages of India's scientific development. In the context of India's post-independence era (1940s–1960s), the program examines their aspirations to develop India's nuclear and space programs, respectively. Jim Sarbh plays Homi Bhabha in the Abhay Pannu-directed series, while Ishwak Singh plays Vikram Sarabhai.

The 1998 nuclear tests carried out by India at Pokhran served as the basis for Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran. Diana Penty plays Captain Ambalika in the movie, while John Abraham plays Ashwat Raina, an IAS officer in charge of the operation. The plot centers on Raina's attempts to plan and carry out the experiments covertly in spite of US resistance and other challenges. Abhishek Sharma is the film's director.

The 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre serves as the backdrop for this six-part web series. Kantilal Sahni, a lawyer returning from London, is at the heart of the narrative. He becomes involved in the events that follow the massacre and the British government's attempt at hiding it. It was directed by Ram Madhvani and stars Nikita Dutta as Poonam Aulakh, Bhawsheel Singh Sahni as Hari Singh Aulakh, Sahil Mehta as reporter Ali Allahbaksh, and Taaruk Raina as advocate Kantilal Sahni.