Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to make her second appearance on the digital platform with a Netflix original film, The Buckingham Murders. The film is directed by Hansal Mehta, the mastermind behind the acclaimed web series Scam 1992 and Scoop 1992. The first look of the film was released on Twitter by Mehta, who praised Kareena’s performance as a detective.
“Grief, hope, resilience and motherhood. Presenting Kareena Kapoor as Detective Jass Bharmra in #TheBuckinghamMurders. And yes, more exciting news soon.” Mehta tweeted along with a black and white poster of the film.
The Buckingham Murders is a crime thriller based on a series of murders that take place in London’s Buckingham Palace. Kareena plays Jass Bharmra, a police detective who is assigned to solve the case. She is also a single mother who struggles to balance her personal and professional life.
The film is written by Asheem Arora, Raghav Raj Kakket and Kashayap Kappor, who have previously worked with Mehta on Scam 1992 and Scoop 1992. The film also features Atul Kulkarni, Rishi Ghai, Nikhita Bavishi and Shaky Shadow in pivotal roles.
The first look of the film has created a lot of buzz among the fans and critics alike. Many have praised Kareena’s choice of role and Mehta’s direction. Netflix has also acquired the streaming rights of the film, which is expected to release in 2024.
The Buckingham Murders is one of the most anticipated films of Kareena Kapoor Khan, who made her digital debut with Jaane Jaan, another Netflix thriller directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Jaane Jaan received rave reviews from the critics and the audience for its gripping plot and stellar performances by Kareena, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma123
The Buckingham Murders is also said to be inspired by the HBO series Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet as a detective investigating a murder in a small town45 However, Mehta has not confirmed or denied this claim yet. He has only stated that his film is an original story with its own twists and turns6