Murder 2 is a dark psychological thriller where a disturbing villain outshines all, delivering a gripping and unforgettable crime drama.
A dark psychological thriller where the villain steals the spotlight
Murder 2 is often mistaken as a direct sequel to Murder, but in reality, it stands firmly on its own. Apart from a popular song from the original film being reused, the connection ends there. If the first film had a single murder, Murder 2 raises the stakes with multiple killings, making it darker, more intense, and far more disturbing.
This is a film that remains gripping even on repeat viewings, never losing its impact or freshness. One of its most striking aspects is the portrayal of the antagonist. Much like Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic role in Darr, the villain here walks away with an unsettling amount of audience sympathy.
Prashant Narayanan’s character, Dheeraj Pandey, is deeply disturbing and complex. Comparing him to Sadashiv Amrapurkar’s Maharani from Sadak would be unfair, as Dheeraj is not only a eunuch but also a psychotic misogynist, making the character far more twisted and terrifying.
While producer Mukesh Bhatt stated that the film was inspired by the infamous Nithari killings, the storyline bears a strong resemblance to the South Korean film The Chaser (2008), with only minor changes. Even the promotional posters appear to draw inspiration from another Korean movie, Bad Guy (2002).
Director Mohit Suri deserves praise for delivering such a powerful film before the age of 30. Remarkably, this was his seventh film in seven years, showcasing his growing command over dark thrillers. Under Mahesh Bhatt’s Vishesh Films, the production house continued its streak of delivering bold and unconventional cinema.
If one week belonged to Imran Khan with Delhi Belly, this one clearly belonged to Emraan Hashmi—or perhaps even more so, to Prashant Narayanan, who overshadowed everyone. Ultimately, Murder 2 becomes a chilling face-off between a serial kisser and an emerging serial killer.
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