The Buckingham Murders Teaser: Kareena Kapoor Portrays a Grieving Mother-Turned-Detective in a Riveting Thriller

In a career first, Kareena takes on the role of a detective in this crime drama, where her character’s journey begins with the tragic loss of her child. Overcome with grief, she channels her pain into becoming a detective, setting the stage for a suspenseful narrative. The teaser has already heightened expectations for the film.

The Buckingham Murders received widespread acclaim at its global premiere at the BFI London Film Festival 2023 and was later screened at the Mumbai Film Festival at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. This film marks Kareena's first collaboration with Hansal Mehta, and she also serves as a co-producer.

Kareena discussed her role during Netflix’s The Actors’ Roundtable 2023, revealing that her character, a grieving mother, is thrust into a new town after her child is tragically killed, where she tackles a complex case. She expressed her excitement about playing a detective for the first time, noting that despite the emotional challenges, it was a deeply rewarding experience. She even asked the director to expand the story into a four-part series because she didn’t want to part with the character.