The Buckingham Murders: Unveiling Two Unique Versions
The Buckingham Murders: A Bold Cinematic Choice
From tomorrow, theatres are set to showcase two versions of Hansal Mehta's The Buckingham Murders: one features all characters, including the British, speaking in Hindi, while the alternate version showcases Indian characters in Hindi and Brits in their native language. This unconventional linguistic decision was influenced by audience feedback during test screenings, as some viewers found British accents hard to comprehend. “It is a decision we took to make the language accessible to a larger audience,” reveals a source from Balaji production, headed by producer Ekta Kapoor.
Trade Insights and Audience Reaction
- Director Hansal Mehta highlighted that this film is “unlike anything he has done before.”
- In parallel, Stree 2's producers are running a buy-one-get-one-free ticket scheme for Friday at select locations.
- Trade analyst Girish Johar notes that the film's traction appears limited, primarily appealing to urban multiplex audiences.
- He anticipates a modest start, with expectations of Rs.1 to 1.5 crores, heavily relying on word of mouth for growth.
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