When audiences heard the name Naina many instantly thought of the infamous Naina Sahni tandoor murder case, one of India’s most sensational true crime stories from the 90s. But Search: The Naina Murder Case, which premieres on JioHotstar on 10 October 2025 is not a retelling of that case. It’s a fresh, fictional mystery that uses the name “Naina” to evoke intrigue, but builds its own story.
The series stars Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead role as ACP Sanyukta Das a seasoned investigator on the brink of moving departments to save her troubled marriage. Her life is derailed when she is drawn into the brutal murder case of a teenage girl named Naina.
She teams up with Surya Sharma who plays ACP Jai Kanwal a cop eager to prove himself.
The show captures cultural fears and societal issues around crime, media, the role of police, personal sacrifice, and political interference. These are common elements in many crime stories and resonate with real life.
The case, characters, timeline, and story arc are not direct recreations of the Naina Sahni murder case. The story is invented, though styled to feel realistic and gripping.
Wrapping it, that even though the name may echo a famous case, (Naina Sahni), Search: The Naina Murder Case is its own story.
