Murder 3(2013)
Murder 3 is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Vishesh Bhatt. It stars Randeep Hooda, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sara Loren in lead roles. The story follows Vikram, a photographer whose new girlfriend Nisha moves into his isolated mansion. Strange events and the mysterious disappearance of Vikram's ex-girlfriend Roshni create tension and suspicion. The film is an official remake of the 2011 Spanish film The Hidden Face. It was produced by Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its twist ending and atmospheric setting. It was released on February 15, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 February 2013
- Director
- Vishesh Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
After a painful breakup, photographer Vikram starts dating Nisha. She moves into his grand but creepy mansion outside the city. Strange noises and ghostly activities terrify Nisha. Vikram's ex-girlfriend Roshni has vanished without a trace. The police suspect Vikram of murder. Nisha must uncover the dark secret hidden inside the house before it destroys her.
“Love will be murdered.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Murder 3
Cast reunions in this film: Randeep Hooda & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), and Mahesh Bhatt & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the 2011 Spanish thriller 'The Hidden Face' ('La cara oculta'), which was also remade in several other languages.
- This was the third film in the 'Murder' franchise but had a completely new story and characters, unlike the first two movies.
- Director Vishesh Bhatt is the son of veteran filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt, who produced the film under the Vishesh Films banner.
- The movie marked the Bollywood debut of Pakistani actress Sara Loren, who played the role of Roshni.
- Much of the film's tense atmosphere comes from its primary setting, a single isolated mansion where most of the story unfolds.
- Despite being part of a popular thriller series, 'Murder 3' received mixed reviews and was not a major box office success.
- The plot heavily relies on a secret room within the mansion, a central device borrowed from the original Spanish film.