Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s latest release, The Buckingham Murders, has made a notable impression at the box office, with a ₹1.62 crore collection on its opening day. This strong start is particularly impressive given the film’s mature themes, intense narrative, and unique title. The film’s day 2 earnings have seen a remarkable 90 percent increase, reflecting its growing popularity and positive reception.
The film’s exceptional critical acclaim, emphasizing that this is Kareena Kapoor Khan’s career’s best performance and one of her most highly reviewed films in her 25-year career. To perform in English is very difficult but Kareena has truly outperformed herself in this film. The film has already recovered money and the budget. The film dwells on the tangent of the film like, Lipstick Under My Burkha, which is made for niche people with a love for compelling storytelling.
At the trailer launch of The Buckingham Murders that took place in Mumbai, Ektaa stated that the film has already recovered its budget. “The Buckingham Murders’ full cost has been covered including its P&A. Theatrically and box office wise (in India and worldwide), it’s a profit,” she said.
This performance is a standout moment in Kareena Kapoor Khan’s career, as her portrayal of the grieving mother in this mystery thriller has resonated well with audiences, leading to a significant boost in box office numbers. The buzz for the film is expected to continue growing.
‘The Buckingham Murders’ marks Kareena Kapoor Khan’s debut as a producer and brings an intriguing, suspenseful story to the screen. The film also features another collaboration between Ektaa R Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, following their successful projects like ‘Veere Di Wedding’ and ‘Crew’. Together, they are set to make a strong impact in the mystery thriller genre with this film.
Released exclusively in cinemas on September 13, 2024, ‘The Buckingham Murders’ features an exceptional ensemble 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, it is a Mahana Films and TBM Films production, presented by Balaji Telefilms and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and first-time producer Kareena Kapoor Khan.