Lord Curzon Ki Haveli is produced by Golden Ratio Films and First Ray Films. It is presented by Max Marketing Limited. The film is an intriguing Hitchcockian black comedy thriller about the Asians in the West. The film is set against a single evening. It marks the directorial debut of actor Anshuman Jha. It is also the first presentation by Max Marketing Limited. It boasts a stellar ensemble, including Rasika Dugal, Arjun Mathur, Paresh Pahuja, Zoha Rahman and Tanmay Dhanania.
The trailer launch event saw the presence of director Anshuman Jha. Actors Rasika Dugal, Arjun Mathur, Paresh Pahuja, and Tanmay Dhanania attended. Writer Bikas Mishra was also present. Producers Abhayanand Singh and Piyush Singh from Golden Ratio Films were present. Presenter Bikas Mishrathe Founder of MAX, was there as well.
During the trailer launch event, Anshuman Jha said, “During my younger days, my uncle and aunt would bring VHS tapes. So, I have seen a few films, and ‘Rope’ was the first one. There’s a similar trunk in that film, so the trunk stayed with me. This film is an out-and-out thriller for our audiences who don’t really get to taste black comedies. When I think of black comedy thrillers made in Indian cinema, I immediately think of Delhi Belly. I also think of Blackmail. The effort was to make a pure genre film. I’m grateful to our five actors, including Zoha Rahman, for trusting the script. The workshopping was magic with them, and we discovered a lot throughout our course of filming. Everything I have learned from them while directing this film is magical. The audience can experience this in cinemas this October.”
Rasika Dugal revealed what made her give a nod to the film. “There’s nothing more exciting than being put into a room with four other brilliant actors. You can do what you want with some direction. I think Anshuman did a fantastic job when it comes to directing this film. When you have great actors to work with, then it’s a treat you cannot say no to,” she shared.
Arjun Mathur said, “I didn’t quite understand the script when I read it first. Primarily, I gave it a nod just because of that! It was different and out of the ordinary and filled with nuance. Performing in this film helped me understand it better.”
The makers of Lord Curzon Ki Haveli unveiled the film’s trailer. It promises to be a treat for thriller lovers. And this time, it’s NOT a joke! The trailer opens with a mysterious trunk. The actors are waiting to open it. They are stepping into their most layered and curious roles yet. As soon as the trunk is finally opened, an eerie energy surrounds. This paves the way for something entirely unexpected. It includes darkness, a hammer, blood, and suspense! Rasika Dugal, Arjun Mathur, Paresh Pahuja and others layer the intrigue with their acting brilliance.
The film was shot entirely in the UK on a single lens. This black comedy thriller is a pure genre film. It is set in the English countryside. This upcoming film had its world premiere at Melbourne. It was the only Indian Film at Europe’s biggest genre film festival – Razor Reel Flanders, last year. It also bagged the ‘Best Director’ award at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival in 2024 in London for Anshuman. He directly honors the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. He does so with a single-lens approach, creating India’s first single-lens mainstream film set for a theatrical release.
“The Haveli doors are open. ENTER if you dare…” Lord Curzon Ki Haveli is written by award-winning writer Bikas Mishra. It is slated for a theatrical release across India on 10th October 2025.
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