Murder Mubarak

About the film

Murder Mubarak (transl. Congratulations on Murder) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller film based on the novel Club You To Death written by Anuja Chauhan. The film is directed by Homi Adajania and produced by Dinesh Vijan. The film features an ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Karisma Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar and Tara Alisha Berry.

The film was released on Netflix on 15 March 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

The Royal Delhi Club is a place made for the upper class citizens of Delhi, who idolize the British rulers of India. The members of club include:

Yash Batra: A drug addict who has returned from rehab, but still can’t overcome his addiction

Maharaja Rannvijay Singh: A descendant of a Royal Family who likes to show off his wealth. He is competing for the post of President at club

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2023 and wrapped in April 2023.

Release

The film was released on Netflix on 15 March 2024, while the satellite rights were sold to Zee Network.

Music

The music is composed by Sachin–Jigar. The lyrics are written by Priya Saraiya.

The first song of the film "Yaad Aave" was released on 8 March 2024. The second song "Bhola Bhala Baby" was released on 12 March 2024.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.4/10.

NDTV's Saibal Chatterjee rated the film 3/5, and opined: "The film does not rely on action for effect. And the script ensures that talk isn't dull. The editing keeps pace with the speed at which the investigation unfolds and the directorial flourishes ensure that the film is never less than riveting." A critic from Bollywood Hungama rated the film 2.5 out of five stars, and wrote: "Despite a slow narrative Murder Mubarak rests on the performances and unpredictable climax."

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of five stars, and stated: "This is the closest any film has come to re-creating Anuja Chauhan’s universe, very few can do the insider-outsider divide with such acuteness, both sharp and warm." Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave 2/5 stars and felt that "Despite director Homi Adajania’s ease around quirky ensembles and macabre touches, Murder Mubarak fails to draw the viewer into its shallow world of the vain and wealthy".

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