Taking their successful partnership forward, Fox Star Studios and Vishesh Films, join hands to produce the third installment of the Murder franchise. The film also happens to mark the directorial debut of producer Mukesh Bhatt's son Vishesh Bhatt.

While their last joint venture Raaz 3, set a benchmark in the horror genre, the producers with Murder 3 this time around, promise to thrill audiences with the Randeep Hooda, Aditi Rao Hydari starrer that tells the tale of the unraveling of a mysterious disappearance, all told in true Bhatt style.

Talking about the film's release, producer Mukesh Bhatt says," Murder 3 will release a day after Valentine's Day next year and we are very eager to see how the audiences lap up the latest film in the Murder franchise...the film is especially close to me since my son Vishesh makes his directorial debut with it."

Optimistic about their next offering, adds producer Mahesh Bhatt, "Murder 3 will take the Murder brand into another league. It will give it the halo of 'respectability.'"

Says Mr. Vijay Singh, CEO Fox Star Studios India "We are very excited to announce that, Murder 3 is up for release February 15, 2013. Murder 1 and 2 had made a splash at the box office and with the third offering we aim to raise the bar -We are very happy to associate with Vishesh Films yet again and hope to recreate the Raaz 3 magic."