Guwahati, Oct 5: After the phenomenal success of Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai and Neeraj Pandey's Special Ops, award-winning writer Deepak Kingrani and Almighty Motion Picture have joined hands to bring the spine-chilling story of Assamese judge Upendra Nath Rajkhowa, who gained notoriety for the horrific murder of his family members in 1970, to the big screen. The film, The Rajkhowa Murders, is based on the bestselling novel The Rajkhowa Murders - A case that Shocked India by author Niluptal Gohain. The film will deliver an intense dose of drama and suspense.
Rajkhowa was awarded a death sentence and hanged till death inside Jorhat Jail. However, he never revealed the motive behind the murders. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to take on the challenging role in the upcoming film that will delve into the dark events that led to Rajkhowa's arrest and execution.
"The story explores a shocking and unprecedented event in Indian history: the first case of a judge being hanged for his crimes. No crime like this has ever occurred before in the country," said Prabhleen Kaur, founder of Almighty Motion Picture. "We at Almighty Motion Picture are thrilled to collaborate with Deepak Kingrani for a thrilling, roller-coaster ride based on this true story.
It's a story that deserves to be told in the most gripping way possible," she added. Deepak Kingrani said, "When I first encountered this story, what drew me to write the script was the startling paradox—a judge, whose very .