Raktanchal season 3 goes on floors in Lucknow and Varanasi with a thrilling new chapter in crime-drama saga

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• Production for Raktanchal Season 3 has begun in Lucknow and Varanasi
• Season 3 will focus on revenge and politics, dropping the love angle
• Kranti Prakash Jha, Nikitin Dheer to return for more intense gang wars

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Production has officially begun on Season 3 of Raktanchal, the popular crime-drama web series that chronicles intense rivalries, gang wars and political ambition in Purvanchal during the 1980s. The latest chapter is currently shooting in and around Lucknow and Varanasi, where the makers are aiming to preserve the raw, authentic backdrop that has been central to the show’s identity and appeal.

Raktanchal first premiered on MX Player in 2020 and quickly became known for its gritty storytelling and powerful performances, particularly from Kranti Prakash Jha and Nikitin Dheer, who established the central conflict in earlier seasons. Both actors are expected to return for Season 3 as their characters continue to navigate the violent world of gang influence, mafia politics and shifting power equations.

As per a report by HT City, sources close to the production say that the third season will elevate the intensity and stakes, exploring the fallout from previous power shifts while introducing new challenges for the key players. Although official plot details and twists are being kept under wraps, insiders suggest that audiences will see even deeper character arcs and more confrontations as the narrative pushes forward.

Series director Ritam Srivastav reveals, “We moved to the state capital because now politics will get involved and the revenge will be stronger. This time we are going back to the roots from where it started—revenge! No love angle, no emotions, just action!”

The film’s line-producer, Aroon Singh Dicky, informs that the shoot started on December 14 and will continue till February. “After the major shooting in Lucknow, we will go to Varanasi for some days, and we have zeroed upon some locations in Prayagraj as well. From the 80s and 90s, the series will move towards the 21st century,” says Ritam.

This time, the love angle between the protagonist (played by Kranti) and actor Soundarya Sharma’s character may not figure prominently. “We are keeping it just very raw with politics in the backdrop. So, this time we will not be having any love angle, but we will keep the character alive and it will surely find mention in the series,” adds the director.