The National (UAE) called it a "must-watch for history buffs" for its exploration of a pivotal moment in history.
The 2019 film is a historical conspiracy thriller that explores the events leading up to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. It posits a controversial theory: that authorities may have known about the plot in advance and failed to act, believing his martyrdom would unite a fractured post-partition India. Film Overview Genre: Historical Drama / Conspiracy Thriller Directors: Karim Traïdia and Pankaj Sehgal Main Cast: Stephen Lang as D.I.G. Sunil Raina Luke Pasqualino as DCP Jimmy Om Puri as T.G. Vinnie Jones as Sir Norman Smith Vikas Shrivastav as Nathuram Godse The National (UAE) called it a "must-watch for
The film faced significant backlash and did not see a wide release in India due to death threats over its controversial depiction of Gandhi's death. It draws bold parallels between the assassinations of Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln, suggesting both served as catalysts for national unity. 'The Gandhi Murder' Review: A Muddled Conspiracy Thriller Film Overview Genre: Historical Drama / Conspiracy Thriller
Some audience reviewers on Fandango praised the intense narrative and strong performances by Lang and Pasqualino, even while acknowledging subpar visual effects. Controversy and Release It draws bold parallels between the assassinations of
The film received mixed to negative reviews from major publications, though it found some favor with history buffs: