JioHotstar has released the gripping trailer for its upcoming Hotstar Specials’ crime thriller, ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case’, promising viewers an intense narrative filled with dark secrets and unpredictable twists. The seven-episode series is set to premiere on October 10, 2025.
The central figure in the mystery is ACP Sanyukta Das, played by the versatile Konkona Sensharma. Das is a seasoned investigator struggling with personal issues, whose final case before a departmental transfer—the brutal murder of a teenage girl named Naina—threatens to unravel her life. The show delves into the dark underbelly of society, where lies, deceit, and hidden fears are rampant, and the truth remains elusive.
The series, directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment and Highgate Entertainment in association with Applause Production, follows ACP Sanyukta Das and rookie ACP Jai Kanwal, played by Surya Sharma, as they navigate a maze of suspects. The ensemble cast also includes notable actors like Shiv Pandit, Varun Thakur, Dhruv Sehgal, and Shraddha Das.
Director Rohan Sippy emphasized that the show is far more than a conventional whodunit, describing it as an “emotional, political and psychological maze” where every character hides secrets. Konkona Sensharma spoke about her layered role, stating, “I often gravitate towards strong, female, layered characters and ACP Sanyukta is as strong as they come. She’s confident at work while juggling the complexities of family life, which makes her journey deeply relatable.”
Surya Sharma, who plays the ambitious but flawed young cop ACP Jai Kanwal, added that the case quickly shakes his character’s sense of morality, making him “real and human.” With its powerhouse cast and intricate plot, ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case’ is poised to be a compelling watch on JioHotstar.
Key Highlights:
- Trailer Released & Premiere Date Set: JioHotstar released the trailer for its crime thriller ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case’, which will premiere on the streaming platform on October 10, 2025.
- Lead Cast and Plot: Konkona Sensharma stars as ACP Sanyukta Das, a veteran cop dealing with personal struggles while investigating the brutal murder of a teenage girl; Surya Sharma plays her rookie partner, ACP Jai Kanwal.
- Intense Thriller Format: Director Rohan Sippy describes the series as an “emotional, political and psychological maze” filled with twists, where every character is a suspect hiding dark secrets.
- Production Houses: The Hotstar Specials series is directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment and Highgate Entertainment.