SonyLIV (OTTPlay Premium) released the crime thriller web series Manvat Murders on October 4. The series stars Ashutosh Gowariker, Sonali Kulkarni, Sai Tamhankar, Makarand Anaspure, and more. Directed by Ashish Avinash Bende and written by Girish Joshi, the crime thriller is based on true events of the 1970s, when Maharashtra was shaken by a series of brutal killings targeting women. Hours after the release, the streaming platform shared a captivating promo of the series featuring Ashutosh as DCP Ramakant Kulkarni. 

Manvat Murders new promo

Taking to their official Instagram account, SonyLIV shared a gripping promo of Manvat Murders closely featuring Ashutosh Gowariker as DCP Ramakant Kulkarni. In the clip, we can see him investigating the brutal murders that shook Maharashtra.

Sharing the clip, they captioned the post, "Join DCP Ramakant Kulkarni on a gripping investigation into the sinister Manvat Murders. As he delves deeper, he navigates a tangled web of deceit and betrayal, racing against time to expose the shocking truth behind the brutal killings."

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Ashutosh Gowariker on playing IPS Officer Ramakant S. Kulkarni

During an early conversation with Mid Day, Ashutosh was asked how he felt about facing the camera for Manvat Murders. Gowariker shared that playing Kulkarni, who was famous for solving the Raman Raghav case, is the most fortunate thing that has happened to him. 

If it weren't for Ramakant S. Kulkarni, a lot of cold cases would still be unresolved. He added that the book Footprints on the Sands of Crime gave them a glimpse of his methods, his subtlety and how he dealt with suspects and coerced confessions.

Preparation for the role of Ramakant Kulkarni

During his preparation in January of 2024, Gowariker met Kulkarni's family. He also met Anita Bhogle, Ramakant Kulkarni's daughter, and her husband Harsha Bhogle to fully grasp the character—his demeanor, actions, and convictions. Their advice was invaluable as he prepared for the part. Kulkarni has done an outstanding job investigating the murders. 

Meanwhile, the cast includes Ashutosh Gowariker, Sai Tamhankar, Makarand Anaspure, Sonali Kulkarni, Kishor Kadam, and Mayur Khandge, among others. It is directed by Ashish Bende, and Girish Joshi has written the series. Saket Kanetkar composed the music, and Satyajeet Shobha Shriram did the cinematography.

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