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Manvat Murders is a Marathi-original crime-thriller series on Sony LIV, not a feature film. Its official trailer frames the story around the 1972 Manvat killings and Special Crime Branch officer Ramakant Kulkarni, who is sent to investigate. Sony LIV describes the series as based on Footprints on the Sands of Crime; the case details in the trailer are the platform’s promotional account, not independently established historical findings here.
What the trailer says
Sony LIV’s official Marathi trailer synopsis says that seven murders took place in Manvat in a year in 1972 and that the crimes remained unsolved until Special Crime Branch officer Ramakant Kulkarni was sent to the village. Sony LIV calls Kulkarni the “Sherlock Holmes of India.” Those details describe the platform’s framing of the series; they should not be read as independent verification of the historical case.
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The story is based on Footprints on the Sands of Crime. Sony LIV names the book as its source, and a contemporaneous report by Scroll identifies it as Kulkarni’s memoir.
Where and when to watch
Manvat Murders is listed on Sony LIV, which announced that the series would begin streaming on October 4, 2024. The platform’s current listing identifies it as an eight-episode series from 2024. Sony LIV advertises UHD, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision for the show; playback features and access may depend on the device, subscription, and region.
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Audio, subtitles, and rating
Sony LIV lists seven audio languages: Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali. Apple TV India lists Marathi as the original audio, English subtitles, and an A rating. Catalogue availability and language options can vary by territory and service, so check the current listing where you watch.
Cast and credits
The announced cast includes Ashutosh Gowariker, Sai Tamhankar, Makarand Anaspure, Sonali Kulkarni, Kishor Kadam, and Mayur Khandge. Apple TV identifies Gowariker as Ramakant Kulkarni, Anaspure as Uttamrao Barhate, and Sonali Kulkarni as Rukmini.
- Director: Ashish Avinash Bende
- Producers: Mahesh Kothare and Adinath Kothare
- Story, screenplay, and dialogue: Girish Joshi
What is established about the real case?
The available official synopsis connects the series to the 1972 Manvat killings and to Kulkarni’s investigation, but it is promotional copy. The sources cited here do not independently confirm the number of victims, the circumstances of the deaths, or the investigation’s historical details. For a factual account of the case, treat those specifics as claims made in the show’s synopsis rather than settled historical reporting.
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