Raakh Review on X: Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal’s Crime Thriller Grabs Mixed Reactions

Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre’s crime thriller Raakh began streaming on Prime Video from June 12 onwards. Despite receiving mixed reactions and reviews, the series has left a strong impression. Directed by Prosit Roy, the film also stars Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Aamir Bashir, Sonali Bendre, Rakesh Bedi, Anshul Chauhan, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Mukund Pal in key roles. 

The initial reactions suggest that Raakh has a gripping narrative, while viewers continue to praise the lead actors’ performances. The series draws inspiration from the Ranga-Billa case of 1978, one of India’s most shocking criminal cases. It is a perfect blend of crime investigation and emotional drama, with a search for justice. Soon after the series began streaming, the audience took to X to share their first reactions. 

Prime Video’s Raakh X Reviews: What Viewers Say?

@primevideoin has yet another winner in hand!! #Raakh keeps returning to the families, the officers and the people caught in the middle, making the story feel bigger than the search for answers alone. Prosit Roy, Anusha and Sandeep take a bow! MUST-WATCH series of the year!! pic.twitter.com/zX2wN75fB9 — Sonali Naik (@oneanonlysonali) June 11, 2026

Raakh is an eight-episode crime thriller based on the disappearance of two teenagers. A viewer shared two cents about the series, saying, “Started watching #Raakh really liking it so far totally my kind of show with outstanding @alifazal9.” Another user commented, “RAAKH on Prime Video is an outstanding watch. The performances unforgettable. Script crisp. One of the best chase sequence I’ve seen in a very long time. A must watch!” Most of the people appreciated the creator for its gripping storytelling, strong performances, and crisp screenplay. Moreover, netizens felt the series stands out for its detailed treatment of the real-life-inspired case. A viewer opined, “Raakh is gripping and brilliant but every time i listen or watch story about ranga billa and what happened with those 2 kids aches my heart . Brilliant show.” 

Raakh is gripping and brilliant but every time i listen or watch story about ranga billa and what happened with those 2 kids aches my heart . Brilliant show https://t.co/nNLOAjRdQH — Mukul (@mukulawasthi1) June 12, 2026

On the flip side, some stated that the series falls short compared to other Delhi-based crime dramas. They expressed their thoughts on X (foremerly Twitter), saying that the series began strongly but became stretched and less engaging in the later episodes. On of them wrote, “The web series started off well. But the 4th episode onwards is really a drag. Unnecessary scenes shows that the director wants to make it a 7-8 episode series. I stopped watching after the 5th episode.” 

Raakh is alright, but it’s not the most compelling version of itself. I’ve seen better Delhi crime dramas. Review: https://t.co/DGUd3D1z4Y — Rahul Desai (@ReelReptile) June 12, 2026

The other said, “ Raakh is a crime thriller inspired by a child kidnapping case that took place in Delhi in the late 1970s. The series wasn’t very engaging & felt stretched with too many filler episodes.I think it would’ve worked better as a movie, with a tighter narrative and stronger impact.” All in all, the series received mixed reviews from the netizens.