Raktanchal Season 3: Nikitin Dheer & Kranti Prakash Jha return in darkest chapter yet
Synopsis
Raktanchal is back — and according to director Ritam Srivastav, Season 3 is the franchise's most psychologically intense chapter yet. With Nikitin Dheer and Kranti Prakash Jha revisiting the origins of their characters' rivalry, Amazon MX Player is betting that the show's raw, rooted storytelling still has more ground to cover.
Key Takeaways
Amazon MX Player has announced Raktanchal Season 3 , directed by Ritam Srivastav .
Nikitin Dheer and Kranti Prakash Jha return as Waseem Khan and Vijay Singh respectively.
Supporting cast includes Rajesh Kumar , Karan Patel , Vikram Kochhar , and Mahie Gill .
The franchise launched in 2020 ; Season 2 premiered on 11 February 2022 .
Season 3 will stream on Amazon MX Player , Prime Video , JioTV , Airtel Xstream , and other platforms — premiere date to be announced.
Amazon MX Player has officially announced Raktanchal Season 3, the next instalment of its hit political crime thriller, with Nikitin Dheer and Kranti Prakash Jha reprising their iconic roles. The first look, unveiled on 30 June, promises a chapter that is darker, more personal, and more volatile than anything the franchise has delivered so far.
What Season 3 Brings to the Table
Directed by Ritam Srivastav, the new season digs deeper into the psychological and emotional roots of the rivalry between Waseem Khan (played by Nikitin Dheer) and Vijay Singh (played by Kranti Prakash Jha). The ensemble cast is bolstered by Rajesh Kumar, Karan Patel, Vikram Kochhar, and Mahie Gill in supporting roles.
The Director's Vision
Srivastav explained the creative intent behind the new season: 'One of the things that has always made Raktanchal connect with audiences is that beneath all the crime and conflict, it is ultimately about people, their ambitions, insecurities, loyalties, and the consequences of the choices they make. With Season 3, we wanted to peel back more layers and revisit the emotional and psychological roots of Waseem and Vijay's rivalry. This chapter is darker, more intense, and far more personal in its storytelling.'
He also credited the platform for enabling the vision: 'Collaborating with Amazon MX Player has been instrumental in shaping this vision, as they continue to champion rooted stories with authenticity, scale, and impact.'
What the Platform Said
Amogh Dusad, Director and Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, called Raktanchal one of the platform's most-loved crime franchises. 'With Season 3, we're not only expanding the world viewers have invested in for years but also revisiting the origins of the conflict between Waseem Khan and Vijay Singh,' he said.
The Franchise So Far
The first season of Raktanchal premiered in 2020, introducing audiences to the blood-soaked power struggle between Vijay Singh and Waseem Khan. Season 2 followed on 11 February 2022 on MX Player. Both seasons were produced by Arjun Singhh Baran and Kartik D Nishandar under the banner of Gseams.
Where and When to Watch
Raktanchal Season 3 will stream on Amazon MX Player shortly, with no exact premiere date announced yet. The show will be accessible across mobile devices, Connected TVs, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, JioTV, and Airtel Xstream.
Point of View
But it is also a risk: the show's core fanbase came for the raw, visceral power politics, not introspection. Whether Srivastav can deliver both will determine if this is a franchise peak or the beginning of a slow fade. Notably, Amazon MX Player's decision to keep the show going signals that regional-flavoured crime content continues to outperform glossy urban thrillers on engagement metrics — a trend the broader industry would do well to track.
NationPress
30 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Raktanchal Season 3 release on Amazon MX Player?
An official premiere date for Raktanchal Season 3 has not yet been announced. Amazon MX Player has confirmed the show is coming 'shortly' and will be available across multiple platforms including Prime Video, JioTV, and Airtel Xstream.
Who are the lead actors in Raktanchal Season 3?
Nikitin Dheer and Kranti Prakash Jha return as the leads, reprising their roles as Waseem Khan and Vijay Singh respectively. The supporting cast includes Rajesh Kumar, Karan Patel, Vikram Kochhar, and Mahie Gill.
Who directed Raktanchal Season 3?
Raktanchal Season 3 is directed by Ritam Srivastav, who also helmed previous seasons of the franchise. He has described this chapter as 'darker, more intense, and far more personal in its storytelling.'
What is Raktanchal about?
Raktanchal is a political crime thriller that follows the violent power struggle between two rivals — Vijay Singh and Waseem Khan — set against a backdrop of crime, ambition, and betrayal. The franchise launched in 2020 and has run for two seasons so far.
Where can I watch Raktanchal Season 3?
Raktanchal Season 3 will be available on Amazon MX Player, and also accessible via the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, Connected TVs, JioTV, and Airtel Xstream.
