DR Sales has revealed that the Indian crime drama “Search: The Naina Murder Case,” set to premiere on JioHotstar next month, is based on the Danish television phenomenon “The Killing” (“Forbrydelsen”), originally produced by DR Drama. This makes it the fourth international version of the acclaimed Nordic noir series.
Directed by Rohan Sippy and starring Konkona Sen Sharma (“Mumbai Diaries”), Surya Sharma (“Hostages”), Shiv Panditt (“Shaitaan”), and Dhruv Sehgal (“Little Things”), the series consists of six episodes produced by Applause Entertainment and Highgate Entertainment.
Created by Søren Sveistrup, the original Danish series premiered on DR1 in 2007 and became a cultural milestone, helping establish the international Nordic noir movement. The show followed detective Sarah Lund, played by Sofie Gråbøl, whose distinctive knitwear and tenacious investigative methods became widely recognized. Running for three seasons, the series was notable for its real-time narrative approach and combination of criminal investigation with political themes. It earned a BAFTA among other honors and broadcast in over 100 territories worldwide.
“Each time ‘The Killing’ is adapted, it feels like an extraordinary honor,” said Sveistrup. “It serves as a lasting reminder of the exceptional talent and vision of the team behind the original. We created a deeply compelling story that resonated with millions around the world, placing Danish television drama on the international stage in a manner that exceeded all our expectations. Congratulations to ‘The Killing’ for continuing its long and remarkable journey.”
Previous adaptations include the four-season AMC series that aired from 2011 to 2014 and achieved significant success in its own right, a 2016 Russian adaptation, and “Monataf Khater,” which launched on Shahid VIP for Middle East and North Africa audiences in 2022.
DR Sales continues expanding its scripted portfolio, having recently received a greenlight from FX for “Cry Wolf,” with additional format deals expected to be announced.
The show streams on JioHotstar from Oct. 10.
