The much-anticipated teaser of The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor is finally out, offering a chilling glimpse into what promises to be a gripping murder mystery. Set for release on September 13, the film has already garnered praise following its global premiere at the BFI London Film Festival 2023. The teaser plunges viewers into a dark and intense narrative, introducing Kareena as Jasmeet Bhamra, a British-Indian detective with a haunting past. Bhamra, who is still grieving the loss of her own child, is determined to solve the murder of a young boy from an Indian family, whose death in a local park has sparked public outrage and protests.
The one-minute teaser opens with Jasmeet joining the police force in Buckingham, where her arrival is met with a mix of scepticism and respect. An officer says, "The new DI is tough." Viewers then see flashes of a violent scuffle on the streets, the heart-wrenching funeral of a child, and a sombre Jasmeet standing before her son's pyre, clutching his clothes.
As the narrative unfolds, Jasmeet takes on the daunting task of finding the missing child amidst rising tensions and community unrest. A chilling line, "No one should lose their loved ones," echoes the emotional stakes of the case. The tension escalates when Jasmeet tracks down a suspect, but he remains tight-lipped. The teaser ends with a blood-curdling scream and the shocking image of blood splattering on Jasmeet's face, leaving viewers on edge and eager for more.
The teaser for The Buckingham Murders draws clear parallels to the American crime drama Mare of Easttown, created and written by Brad Ingelsby for HBO. Directed by Craig Zobel, Mare of Easttown features Kate Winslet in the role of a detective sergeant in Easttown, Pennsylvania, tasked with unravelling the mystery behind a young girl's murder.
With a supporting cast that includes Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon and Assad Raja, The Buckingham Murders promises to be a riveting watch. Marking her debut as a producer, Kareena Kapoor co-produces this murder mystery alongside Ektaa Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under the banners of Balaji Telefilms, Mahana Films and TBM Films. Kareena was last seen in Rajesh A. Krishnan's Crew with Tabu and Kriti Sanon.