---
title: "Raakh"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raakh-2026"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 284631
imdb_id: "tt35870921"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 8
community_rating: 9.1
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Raakh (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/raakh-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Raakh is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Prime Video. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A relentless officer pursues a nationwide manhunt after two teenagers vanish in 1978 Delhi."

### Why Watch
- outstanding performances
- sharp political commentary
- gripping investigation

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts scenes of human depravity
- disturbing subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA and contains themes of violence and human depravity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, haunting, procedural, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
Raakh is a 2026 Hindi-language crime thriller television series created by Anusha Nandakumar, Sandeep Saket, and Prosit Roy. The series features a cast that includes Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Akash Makhija, Rakesh Bedi, Ramandeep Yadav, and Aamir Bashir. The narrative is set in 1978 and is inspired by the Ranga-Billa case. The plot begins with the disappearance and murder of two teenagers in Delhi, an event that shatters a close-knit family and leaves the city on edge. During this period, such acts of brutality were considered rare and shocking. The series follows a determined officer who launches a nationwide search to track down the killers. As the investigation unfolds, the story explores the disturbing psyche of the men responsible for the crime, plunging the narrative into a dark realm of human evil and brutality. The series is classified as a crime and drama production. It serves as a haunting crime investigation that examines the impact of the abduction of two siblings on their family and the broader community. The production is documented as a 2026 series.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 8
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 5 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Prosit Roy
- **Networks / Studios**: Prime Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ali Fazal** as *SI Jayprakash Jatav*
- **Sonali Bendre** as *Mona Arora*
- **Akash Makhija** as *Babu*
- **Rakesh Bedi** as *Ghanshyam*
- **Dibyendu Bhattacharya** as *SP Indranil Hajra*
- **Aamir Bashir** as *Lt Col Ashok Arora*
- **Anshul Chauhan** as *Nisar Rizvi*
- **Ramandeep Yadav** as *Rajjo*
- **Vidhaan Sharma** as *Sahil Arora*
- **Divya Sharma** as *Suman Arora*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Raakh about?
The series follows a police investigation into the disappearance and murder of two teenagers in 1978 Delhi.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Aamir Bashir, Ramandeep Yadav, and Akash Makhija.

### Q: Is Raakh based on a true story?
The series is heavily inspired by the real-life abduction and murder of siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra.

### Q: How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season consists of eight episodes.

### Q: Where can I watch Raakh?
The series is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Raakh (TV Series 2026- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35870921/)
- [Prime Video: Raakh - Season 1](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0FB3Z6GESMKM5UFHF6QNBGVVOU/)
- [Raakh (TV Series 2026) Review: A Methodically Beautiful Rendition of ...](https://www.highonfilms.com/raakh-tv-series-2026-review/)
- [Raakh true story: The real-life Ranga-Billa case that inspired the ...](https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/raakh-true-story-the-real-life-ranga-billa-case-that-inspired-the-prime-video-thriller/articleshow/131715605.html)
- [Raakh true story explained: Everything you need to know about the ...](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/raakh-true-story-explained-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-chilling-ranga-billa-case-how-did-it-change-actor-bobby-deols-childhood/articleshow/131698038.cms)
- [Raakh (2026) - TV Show | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/untitled-ali-fazal-x-prosit-roy-series/RFnhhSWFkx9Ts8PEiM2Vb/)

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