The Buckingham Murders, a gripping mystery thriller starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, has emerged as a box office success during the festive season, collecting an impressive ₹6.75 Cr. in its opening weekend. The film, which has captivated audiences with its intense storyline and edge-of-the-seat climax, has garnered widespread praise from both critics and viewers alike, bolstered by strong word-of-mouth recommendations.
Despite being a niche offering with its unique genre and language format, The Buckingham Murders has managed to carve out a strong presence at the box office. The film opened to a collection of ₹1.62 Cr. on Day 1, followed by an impressive 90% surge on Day 2, bringing in ₹2.41 Cr. With continued positive feedback, Day 3 saw the film rake in ₹2.72 Cr., bringing the total weekend collection to ₹6.75 Cr. These numbers are particularly noteworthy for a mystery thriller, a genre often catering to a more selective audience.
Released exclusively in cinemas on September 13, 2024, the film boasts a stellar cast, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. Directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker, The Buckingham Murders is produced by Mahana Films and TBM Films, presented by Balaji Telefilms. The production is helmed by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and marks Kareena Kapoor Khan’s debut as a producer.
A couple of days back, Kareena Kapoor posted a bunch of pictures comprising some BTS stills from the shoot of The Buckingham Murders. Sharing the pictures, Kareena wrote, “As an actor, it’s the choices one makes…And I am very proud of this choice. Please watch this story and dive into my world of crime and drama… a dream I have always had to act in or produce one… but here I got the best of both worlds. Go find a screen The Buckingham Murders now in cinemas.”
News18 gave the film 4 out of 5 stars for its powerful performances, intention and brilliant cinematography. Our review read, “The Buckingham Murders is a slow-burn police procedural, mounted on the able shoulders of Kareena Kapoor Khan. It is a two-hour testament to Kareena’s brilliance as an actor. Mehta brings out the best in her. The actress, who once called herself ‘the most commercial heroine’, impresses with her unglamorous, nuanced expression of unresolved grief and devastation. Her silent desolation and subtle ways of rebellion become the film’s driving force.”
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