Murder In Mahim Review: Ashutosh Rana-Vijay Raaz Deliver A Mediocre Crime-Thriller

Murder In Mahim Review: Two gruesome murders and one similar suspect. There is the obvious one who looks guilty from the word go, and then there is the mysterious one with hidden motives. Looks like a yummy crime-thriller, right? Unfortunately, it isn't. Murder In Mahim, the latest web story on JioCinema, had all the ingredients needed to cook a delicious edge-of-the-seat thriller but became a bland 'khichdi' at the end.

Bollywood has failed once again to deliver a crispy murder-thriller. When two seasoned actors like Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz come together for a nitty-gritty murder-thriller, you expect nail-biting moments, thrilling suspense, a badass baddie that will send chills down your spine... But Murder In Mahim, streaming now on JioCinema, failed to meet expectations!

Murder In Mahim Review: Story

The 8-episode series Murder In Mahim opens with a horrifying murder of a young man named Lakshman aka Proxy. He is found dead with his stomach ripped open in the toilet, notoriously known for gay prostitution, of Mahim railway station in Mumbai. When an honest and tough-as-nails cop, Shiva Jende (played by Vijay) is assigned to investigate the case, Lakshman's friend Danish/Dinesh tries to inform him something about the murder but gets shooed away everytime. The investigation takes a serious turn when Danish/Dinesh also gets murdered.

On the other hand, retired journalist Peter Fernandes (played by Ashutosh Rana), once friends with Jende, tries to join hands with Vijay's character when he fears that his son Sunil might be homosexual. Soon after this, Sunil becomes a suspect in both the murders. While investigating the murder case, Jende and Peter come across a web of lies, the hidden world of gay prostitution, secret desires and greed.

Journalist Peter and inspector Jende rekindle their long-lost friendship as they try to track down the killer together. Is Sunil the actual murderer? If not, who is the real culprit then? Watch Murder In Mahim on JioCinema to see how the drama unfolds.

Muder In Mahim Review: Direction & Script

First things first, Murder In Mahim is not as gripping as the trailer promised it to be. The story lacks genuine suspense and it feels stretched unnecessarily at times. It's a poorly scripted part crime-thriller drama, part social-drama that sheds light on the LGBTQIA+ community and homophobia. While the intention is pure but it gets way too preachy. The story is all over the place with inconsistent narrative. Director Raj Acharya and the writer introduce new characters and subplots in almost every episode that it gets confusing at times. Also, some characters felt forcefully added to the narrative. Acharya directed a mediocre crime-thriller that faltered in its storytelling and pacing.

Ashutosh-Vijay starrer lacks crispiness that keeps the audience hooked throughout the show. The script could have been more nuanced and edited, elevating the show's impact. However, the series gets crispy here and there but it's not enough!

Murder In Mahim Review: Performances

The poorly-scripted Murder In Mahim is marked by a couple of commendable performances but falters in its narrative and character development. Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaj's delightful camaraderie is a treat to watch. While some characters remain underutilized, some laced background stories and character development.

Veteran actor Shivaji Satam as Jende's father remains underexplored. Rajesh Khatter and Shivani Raghuvanshi play their characters well.

Muder In Mahim Review: Last Word

Overall, Murder In Mahim is an undercooked crime-thriller that fails to live up to the expectation. The show lacked depth that was needed to make more impact. You might wanna give it a miss!