“McGuffin”: Rohit Arora’s Flat Earth Detective Thriller to Release in Theatres on August 8

New Delhi, August 8, 2025

Acclaimed independent filmmaker Rohit Arora is all set to make a compelling return to the big screen with his latest and boldest project yet — “McGuffin”, a genre-defying detective thriller rooted in one of the most controversial conspiracy theories of modern times. The film will hit theatres across India on August 8, 2025, under the banner of Roar Picture Company, and is co-produced by Arora and Sarrah Durga.

Known for his immersive and emotionally intense storytelling, Rohit Arora is a true auteur. He not only directs his films but also writes, edits, and often acts in them — not out of a desire to be in front of the camera, but because of the emotional depth and commitment his stories demand.

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“These characters go through so much, and they live within the story for so long,” says Arora. “It’s not about performing — it’s about being completely vulnerable to the journey. That’s hard to ask of someone else.”

“McGuffin” is unlike anything Indian audiences have seen before. The film follows a private detective who is hired to track down an elusive and enigmatic figure known only as McGuffin. But as his investigation deepens, the world around him begins to shift in bizarre and unsettling ways — blurring the lines between reality, belief, and madness.

Loosely inspired by Eric Dubay’s controversial book “The Flat Earth Conspiracy,” the film builds on the core premise to explore deeper philosophical and psychological territory. Rather than promoting a theory, McGuffin uses it as a narrative lens to examine the fragility of perception and the search for truth in a fractured world.

This marks Arora’s return after the critical success of his 2020 feature “The Pickup Artist,” which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. With McGuffin, he pushes creative boundaries further, delivering a film that blends mystery, mind games, and bold cinematic experimentation.

“Every time I think I’ll stay behind the camera,” Arora says with a smile, “the story pulls me back in.”

With its provocative themes and unconventional style, McGuffin promises to be one of the most intriguing and talked-about releases of the year.

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