There’s something about gripping investigative dramas that pull you into their world instantly. Pratik Gandhi believes the same holds true for his upcoming series, The Great Indian Murder.

The actor’s next big outing after the raging success of Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story is built on a solid foundation — the Disney+ Hotstar special is based on Vikas Swarup’s bestseller Six Suspects. “The script was the starting point because the subject itself is intricate and complex. If you have read the book, you get a sense of how elaborate the subject at hand is,” says the actor, who plays Central Bureau of Investigation officer Suraj Yadav, tasked with investigating the murder of a minister’s son. The drama, which delves into the lives of the corrupt and powerful, also stars Richa Chadha, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav and Shashank Arora.