My Wife's Murder(2005)
'My Wife's Murder' is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Jijy Philip. The cast includes Anil Kapoor, Suchitra Krishnamurti, Boman Irani, and Nandana Sen. The story follows Ravi Patwardhan, who accidentally kills his wife and hides her body in a pond. Inspector Tejpal Randhawa investigates the case and slowly uncovers the truth. The film is a remake of the 2004 Telugu movie 'Madhyanam Hathya' and is loosely inspired by the Luton Sack Murder Case. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its tense atmosphere and Boman Irani's performance. The movie was released in theaters on August 19, 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Jijy Philip
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Ravi Patwardhan accidentally kills his wife during a heated argument. Panicking, he hides her body in a pond and reports her missing. But Inspector Tejpal Randhawa does not believe his story. As the investigation deepens, Ravi's lies begin to unravel, and his life spirals out of control.
“One mistake. One lie. No escape.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for My Wife's Murder
Cast reunions in this film: Ram Gopal Varma & Amar Mohile (8 films together), Boman Irani & Anil Kapoor (3 films together), and Ram Gopal Varma & Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'My Wife's Murder' in English but had no official Hindi title, which is rare for a Bollywood release.
- Director Jijy Philip had previously worked as an assistant director on several major Bollywood films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actor Anupam Kher, who played the detective, was praised for his understated performance in a role that avoided typical Bollywood cop clichés.
- The film's plot was inspired by real-life unsolved murder cases that intrigued the director, though it is not a direct adaptation.
- It was shot extensively in Pune and Mumbai, with the pond scene being filmed at a real location to add authenticity.
- Despite its thriller genre, the movie avoided graphic violence and focused more on psychological tension and investigation.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained a cult following through television broadcasts and home video.