Murder

Murder

Year: 2004

Runtime: 130 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anurag Basu

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Bound to a secure yet suffocating marriage with work‑aholic Sudhir, lonely housewife Simran seeks excitement by rekindling a romance with Sunny, an old college boyfriend. Sudhir’s growing suspicion leads him to hire a private detective, and the secret affair is soon exposed, threatening their lives.

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1

Opening murder and deceptive lure

The film opens with a woman trying to entice a man dressed in a woman's outfit, who ultimately kills her. The act establishes a grim tone and a pattern of deception that threads through the story. This chilling briefing sets up the killer's dangerous psychology.

2

Arjun's church visits and charity

Arjun Bhagwat is depicted as a money-hungry ex-cop who still donates to orphans at the church. He frequently visits the church to give what he has, showing a complex mix of cynicism and charity. The church remains a recurring backdrop for his morally gray world.

church
3

Priya enters Arjun's life

At the church, Arjun meets Priya, a model who begins a casual relationship with him. Priya develops romantic feelings, but Arjun insists on a no-strings-attached arrangement. He makes it clear he does not seek a serious commitment.

church
4

Jyoti murdered and dumped at the well

The backstory reveals Jyoti, a prostitute who is killed and disposed of at a well filled with the bodies of other women. Dheeraj Pandey, a psychopathic killer, is revealed as the man behind these crimes. The well scene hints at the scale and cruelty of his crimes.

flashback well
5

Arjun partners with Sameer

Arjun makes a deal with Sameer, a gangster and pimp, to help solve the unexplained disappearances of the prostitutes. He uses this connection to access underworld information and potential suspects. The partnership marks a morally gray path in his investigation.

Sameer's hideout
6

The phone number leads to Reshma

While investigating, Arjun discovers a phone number linked to the missing girls and instructs Sameer to send a prostitute to that number. Sameer selects Reshma, a college newcomer who has entered prostitution to support her family. Reshma's arrival pulls her into a deadly chain of events.

Sameer's operation
7

Reshma goes to Dheeraj's house

Reshma is sent to the house of Dheeraj Pandey, a psychopathic killer. Dheeraj tortures and kills missing prostitutes, including Jyoti, and throws Reshma into a dark well to torment her. The encounter marks Reshma as another victim in his sadistic spree.

Dheeraj's house
8

Reshma escapes the well

Reshma manages to claw her way out of the dark well and begins a perilous trek through the forest to safety. She fights exhaustion and fear while evading Dheeraj's reach. Her escape raises the stakes for Arjun's pursuit of the killer.

Forest
9

Arjun identifies Dheeraj and informs the police

Arjun uncovers that Dheeraj is the murderer and promptly informs the police. With this breakthrough, Dheeraj is placed in jail as authorities mobilize to bring him to justice. The case enters a high-stakes phase for the investigation.

police station
10

Dr. Sania's confession and Dheeraj's motive

While Dheeraj is in jail, Commissioner Sadaa arranges for psychiatrist Dr. Sania to extract his confession. Dheeraj reveals his motive: he kills women because he believes they take advantage of men. The chilling rationale provides a window into his warped psychology.

jail
11

Dheeraj is released thanks to Nirmala

Dheeraj is released from custody due to the influence of Nirmala Pandit. This turn allows him to move freely again and continue his crimes. Arjun and the investigation brace for renewed danger as the killer resumes his rampage.

jail release
12

Temple confrontation and Reshma's location revealed

Dheeraj's renewed trail leads him toward a temple where Reshma is hiding. Nirmala and the temple priest are killed by Dheeraj, but the priest reveals that Reshma is nearby. The confrontation tightens the noose around Reshma's fate.

temple
13

Reshma is found and killed

Dheeraj locates Reshma, who trembles in fear and urinates at the sight of him. He brutally murders her, escaping just before Arjun and the cops arrive. The loss devastates Arjun and strengthens his resolve to stop the killer.

temple
14

Priya under threat and Arjun intervenes

Dheeraj targets Priya, inviting her for a photo shoot and attempting to torture her. Arjun arrives in time to save her and engages Dheeraj in a brutal fight as police intervene. Dheeraj's torture tapes are played, and Inspector Sadaa ultimately shoots him to end his reign of terror.

photo shoot location
15

Ending: faith, love, and a new resolve

After the confrontation, Arjun visits a church with Priya. The experience prompts him to accept faith and love, signaling a personal transformation beyond cynicism. The film closes with a sense of reconciliation and hope for the future.

church

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