Anshuman Jha is preparing to release his directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, a black comedy‑thriller, across India on October 10, 2025. The film stars Rasika Dugal, Arjun Mathur, Tanmay Dhanania, Paresh Pahuja, and Zoha Rahman in key roles.
Anshuman Jha’s directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli releasing across India on October 10: “I always saw it on the big screen”
Shot entirely in the UK, the movie operates in the style of a chamber drama with Hitchcockian influences — a suspenseful evening set‑up blending wit, tension, and commentary about identity. The production was paused for over six months as it wasn’t cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before it finally secured an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate with certain modifications. The film is produced by Golden Ratio Films and First Ray Films, and presented by MAX Marketing Limited. It had already gathered international interest through film festivals before its release in Indian theatres.
Director and Cast Reflections
Anshuman Jha explained that when he and writer Bikas Mishra conceived the project, they envisioned it for the big screen. He described Lord Curzon Ki Haveli as his tribute to Alfred Hitchcock. For Jha, making this film felt as electrifying as the first time he acted, in Love Sex Aur Dhokha. Rasika Dugal shared that the film had already premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival and traveled to other international festivals, where audiences responded well. She noted that the humour — along with its darker moments — was best appreciated in a theatre full of viewers. Arjun Mathur said the film was unlike anything he had worked on before: quirky, unpredictable, and offering a blend of darkness and humour. He expressed excitement that audiences would soon experience it in cinemas.
Censorship Journey & Certification
Lord Curzon Ki Haveli has undergone a prolonged waiting period at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). It finally got an ‘A’ certificate after over four to six months of review. The filmmakers expressed disappointment over certain demands from the CBFC, including muting or removing a curse word used by a female character and concerns over the film’s mixed Hindi‑English dialogue. Despite these challenges, the certification allowed the film to move forward to its much-anticipated release.
What Audiences Can Expect
With its intriguing title, sharp writing, and strong cast, Lord Curzon Ki Haveli aims to stand out among the year’s releases. Its tone, visuals, and narrative style aims to appeal to audiences seeking something bold and different in Indian cinema.
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