Murder 2 a Bollywood erotic thriller film and the sequel to the 2004 film Murder. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead. It is directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. It is scheduled for release on July 8, 2011.
Murder 2 has been inspired by legendary stories of such serial killers and other dark characters like psychopaths. It is said to be inspired by Hollywood movies like Saw, Hostel. Some of these stories have been myths while others are facts but Bhatt’s and director Mohit Suri have tried to incorporate those elements which are the most intriguing", informs a source, "You pick up any major city in India and it has it's own story to tell when it comes to such serial killings. Mumbai has its own share while Delhi too has its own. Goa setting comes into picture here because it again has a history of serial killers."The film was shot in Mumbai and Goa. Prashant Narayanan will play the role of the killer in the movie. Earlier, Bipasha Basu was offered the part of the leading lady, but she refused. The part then went to Jacqueline Fernandez. Bipasha Basu was also offered the part of the item number titled "Aa Zara Karib Se", but also refused, and hence the song was given to Yana Gupta.
