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Motive For Murder

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How it feels

A serial killer in Hyderabad stages murders to recreate famous paintings. A police officer and a journalist team up to track down the killer, with clues pointing to a former student and a school principal.

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What happens

Motive For Murder (also known as M4M – Motive For Murder) is a 2026 Indian psychological crime thriller film directed and produced by Mohan Vadlapatla. The film stars Jo Sharma and Sambeet Acharya in pivotal roles. The film marked the Indian cinema debut of American actress Jo Sharma. The film is set in Hyderabad and follows the investigation of a serial killer who recreates famous paintings through brutal murders. ACP Krishna and investigative journalist Radha become involved in unraveling the mystery as clues lead them toward a former student and a school principal connected to the crimes. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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