Kill 2024
Kill (2024) is an Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar, Guneet Monga, Apoorva Mehta, and Achin Jain under Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment. The film stars Lakshya in his feature film debut alongside Tanya Maniktala.
Plot
The story follows army commando Amrit (Lakshya), who boards a New Delhi-bound train to derail an arranged marriage between his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) and another man. However, his plan is disrupted when a gang of knife-wielding thieves, led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal), begins to terrorize innocent passengers. Amrit takes matters into his own hands, engaging in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him, turning a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride.
Release and Reception
Kill (2024) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023, and was first runner-up for the People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness. It received positive reviews from critics, with 90% of 93 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes being positive, averaging 7/10. The film was theatrically released in India on July 5, 2024, and internationally on July 1, 2024.
Remake and Distribution
Lionsgate and 87Eleven Entertainment, known for their collaboration on the John Wick franchise, announced an English remake of Kill (2024) on July 1, 2024, just three days prior to its North American theatrical release. The film is available for rent or purchase on various platforms, including Fandango, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Action and Thrills
Kill (2024) has been praised for its relentless action sequences and raw emotional stakes, serving up a “knuckle sandwich” that action fans will enjoy. The film’s thrilling ride is grounded in Amrit’s emotional journey, making it a standout in the action thriller genre.
