New Delhi: A film based on the sensational murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi by his wife is currently under development, after a case that sent shockwaves across the country.
The film is reportedly given a honeymoon title in Shillong and will be played by director SP Nimbawat, known for the direction of Kabbadi (2018).
Talking to ANI, Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of King Raghuvanshi, said that the family has approved the film and it is also expected that it will help fix the image of Meghalaya.
“… Sonam damaged the reputation of Meghalaya. This film will have a positive effect on the state by portraying it in a favorable light. The public should be made aware of the actions taken by the Meghalaya Police against Sonam. The film will be directed by SP Nimbawat, and we have given our consent to its production,” he said.
#Watch Indore, MP | On the film, ‘Honeymoon in Shillong’, his brother Raja Raghuvanshi, Vipin Raghuvanshi is based on the murder case, “… … Sonam damaged the reputation of Meghalaya. This film will have a positive impact by painting a favorable portrait on the state … pic.twitter.com/816V120h3L– Annie (@ani) 29 July, 2025
When asked about more information, such as artists and release date, Vipin said that those people would be kept in wrapped. He also revealed that the film would be shot in Indore and Meghalaya and will roam around those incidents due to the death of the king during a honeymoon visit to Meghalaya with his wife, Sonam.
He said that the script for the film has been allegedly completed.
Speaking to ANI, director SP Nimbawat said, “It is a secret of a murder … We will ensure that the film is good and talented Bollywood actors play the role. Shooting will take place in Indore and Shillong.”
#Watch Indore, MP | In the film, ‘Honeymoon in Shillong’, based on the murder of the film’s director Raja Raghuvanshi, SP Nimbawat says, “… It’s a secret of a murder … We will ensure that the film is good and talented Bollywood actor roles. pic.twitter.com/bb3svwj9kt– Annie (@ani) 29 July, 2025
What was the case of Meghalaya murder?
King Raghuvanshi went to Meghalaya on a honeymoon trip with his wife Sonam in May 2025. He soon went missing, and his wife and his wife were discovered. On June 2, his severed body body was recovered from a deep gorge near a waterfall (also known as Cherrapunji) in the Sohra area in East Khasi Hills district.
The police have arrested eight people, including Sonam- the main accused and his suspected lover, Raj Kushwaha. Three accused have been granted bail.
