The drop of much anticipated teaser has stirred up a fever pitch buzz around Kareena Kapoor Khan’s new gripping thriller “The Buckingham Murders”.
Critically acclaimed director Hansal Mehta introduces a complex world of gruesome crime and personal tragedy in the film. Fans have been anticipating its theatrical release since its premier at the Jio MAMI Film Festival. The film is all set to hit the cinemas on 13 September.
Known for his works like Shahid (film) and Scam 1992 (web series), Hansal Mehta has acquired a reputation of curating compelling yet grounded stories that often resonate with reality. The director appears to be weaving a narrative combining unwavering tensions of crime with deep seated personal emotions. The teaser doesn’t revolve around solving the mystic crimes but also explores the complexities of one’s grief, loss, and resilience.
The highlight of the film is marked by the collaboration of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hansal Mehta, as it brings two reputed figures of the Indian film industry together. Mehta’s capability to extract nuanced performances and Kareena’s innate talent assures a thrilling and emotionally resonating film.
Coming to Kareena, it is the first time she steps in the shoes of a detective inspector. Kareena has been consistently pushing her boundaries as an actor, where ‘The Buckingham Murders’ marks a milestone in her two decades long journey. Known for her glamorous roles and powerpack performances, the role of a detective inspector appears to be a welcome change for her fans and intriguing for the critics.
Where the role seems to be a significant departure from her previous role it brought challenges along the way. As she enjoys picking and doing diverse and nuanced roles, she found it especially tough to portray the detective role. Kareena portrays a grieving mother who tragically loses her son and channels her desperate emotions to become a detective. Eventually these emotions become a driving force leading her to solve a series of murder cases and her determination ended up with her plunged too deep into dark and dangerous investigation.
Sharing her experience as a producer, Kareena expressed her expectations attached to the movie. ‘This is one of my most powerful performances’ she exclaimed in an interview with Forbes. She explained ‘The Buckingham Murders’ is a small scaled film with a limited publication.
13 September turns out to be a significant strategic release date. The slot was initially booked by ‘Metro in Dino’ featuring Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapoor. The strategic move has positioned the film as a major release, ensuring it garnishes all the attention it deserves. Moreover, this shift has resulted in escalating anticipation of fans as they eagerly await to see how the film will fare in the prime spot.
Also, the timing of release coincides with a period of appreciated interests of female-led thrillers nuanced with multi-dimensional characters. The Buckingham Murders offers a narrative of gripping thrill and thought-provoking that fits perfectly into the trend.
The teaser of the film remarks a masterclass of suspense. The somber opening and haunting visuals set the tone of the film right from the get-go. Kareena’s character grapples with grief while ensuring palpable intensity even in brief glimpses. As the teaser unfolds, flashes of investigation are quite evident suggesting a series of murder cases.
The cinematography enhances the dark, moody atmosphere of the film using shadows and muted colors to create a sense of foreboding. The dual narrative- of a women coming to a term for her own terms for the loss while bringing criminals to justice -is what sets the movie apart from typical crime-thrillers. Thus, whether you are a fan of Kareena Kapoor Khan, thriller-crime or simply great cinemas, ‘The Buckingham Murders’ is a must watch movie.
