Raktanchal 2020
What is Raktanchal?
Raktanchal is a crime drama television series. The series is inspired by real-life events from the '80s of Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh, and focuses on the distribution of state development work through tenders.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- May 28, 2020
- Last aired
- Feb 11, 2022
- Original language
- HI
- Origin
- IN
- Networks
- MX Player, Amazon MX Player
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with AdsWith ads
MX Player
Amazon MX PlayerStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
Trailer
Overview
Raktanchal is a crime drama television series. The series is inspired by real-life events from the '80s of Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh, and focuses on the distribution of state development work through tenders. A young character, driven by vengeance, challenges the criminal empire of Waseem Khan, the tender mafia, setting in motion a clash for acquiring tenders amidst a political battle. This leads to a bloodbath in the city of Purvanchal, where the character must overcome great personal odds to emerge victorious. The series is classified as a crime and drama television show, with a TV-MA rating.
Should you watch it?
“A vengeful underdog battles a tender mafia king in 1980s Uttar Pradesh.”
- Authentic 80s setting based on real events
- Intense power struggle between criminal factions
- High-stakes political backdrop
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
- Complex criminal politics can be dense
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime sagas about power and vengeance.
The series features graphic violence and mature themes, suitable for adult audiences.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Raktanchal — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Raktanchal worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Bad Blood May 28, 2020
- E2 High Stakes May 28, 2020
- E3 You Win, You Die! May 28, 2020
- E4 Black Gold May 28, 2020
- E5 The Blood Feud May 28, 2020
- E6 Cat and Mouse May 28, 2020
- E7 Try Till You Succeed May 28, 2020
- E8 Land Is Your Mother May 28, 2020
- E9 Public Enemy May 28, 2020
Season 2 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide →- E1 Rebirth Of Vijay Singh Feb 11, 2022
- E2 Game Around The Chair Feb 11, 2022
- E3 Dead Or Alive Feb 11, 2022
- E4 Investigation Begins Feb 11, 2022
- E5 Uprising Of Vijay Singh Feb 11, 2022
- E6 Wait Is Too Long Feb 11, 2022
- E7 Chief Minister Is No More Feb 11, 2022
- E8 Real Culprit Is Found Feb 11, 2022
- E9 Conclusion But Not Concluded Feb 11, 2022
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide →- E1 Resurgence Jul 16, 2026
- E2 Setback Jul 16, 2026
- E3 License To kill Jul 16, 2026
- E4 The Dark Horse Jul 16, 2026
- E5 The Alliance Jul 16, 2026
- E6 The Mole Jul 16, 2026
- E7 Holy War Jul 16, 2026
- E8 Check-Mate Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Raktanchal?
Raktanchal follows a young criminal seeking vengeance as he challenges a tender‑mafia empire in 1980s Purvanchal.
When and where does the story take place?
The series is set in the 1980s in Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is the story based on real events?
Yes, it is inspired by real‑life events from that era.
Who are the primary antagonists?
The conflict centers on the tender mafia led by Waseem Khan and the challenger Vijay Singh.
What genre does Raktanchal belong to?
It is a crime drama series.