Inspired by real events, *Daayra* takes place after a crime that shook the country and caused a lot of anger.
It sets off a chain of events and two separate investigations.As the search for the truth continues, two top police officers — Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran — find themselves dealing with the same system but approaching their duty and ideas of justice in completely different ways, and they end up on opposite sides of a case that challenges the very idea of right and wrong.
The trailer shows a realistic and tense story, with new revelations that change how we see the case.
The sharp and thought-provoking conversations in the film raise tough questions about truth and justice.It also looks beyond the crime itself and explores how people see things and the stories that form around it.At its core, *Daayra* asks questions that don’t have easy answers.It questions how fast a story can turn into a verdict, who gets to decide what justice looks like when everyone has their own opinion, and what we choose to believe when we are just watching.
The trailer also gives a look at the wider cast, including powerful performances by Jitendra Joshi, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljeet Singh, Sandeep Kulkarni, and Trupti Khamkar.
These actors add even more emotional depth to a story that's built around conflicting viewpoints, tough decisions, and the aftermath of what people choose to do.
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared, “What I loved about working with Meghna is that she makes you question everything you think you know about a character.
There’s a lot of thought behind every detail, but she never takes away your instinct as an actor.Playing DCP Ajooni Kohli stayed with me because she pushed me into a space I hadn’t really explored before, and at this stage in my career, that’s always exciting.And then to have Prithviraj opposite me was such a pleasure.He’s an incredibly intelligent actor — very present, very instinctive — and there was an ease to working together that I really enjoyed.This was one of those films where the people you’re surrounded by make the experience that much richer.”
Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “What drew me to DCP Raman Kumar was the complexity beneath his composed exterior and the questions he finds himself grappling with during the investigation.
What I admire is how the film maintains that objectivity right till the very end, allowing the audience to form their own perspective.Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker whose craft I have closely followed, and *Daayra* gave me the opportunity to work with her.It was a rewarding experience, and working with Kareena made the journey even more special.I hope the audience connects with the world we have created — a story that is gripping and deeply human.”
Director Meghna Gulzar said, “*Daayra* doesn’t sit comfortably in black and white.
It explores the grey and dismantles it.As a filmmaker, that grey space is always challenging, and yet compelling — where characters make choices, live with them, and the audience is left to engage with what unfolds.The main protagonists of *Daayra* are brought to life with towering performances by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.I’m grateful that I got this dynamic combination of actors, along with an exceptional ensemble cast, to explore the delicate lines of law and justice that traverse the story of *Daayra*.I am very excited to share this world of grey with the audience and welcome them into it.”
Amrita Pandey, CEO of Junglee Pictures, said, “At Junglee Pictures, we have always gravitated towards stories that come from the world around us, particularly those inspired by true events or real experiences.
*Daayra* has been a story we have developed closely with our writers and Meghna, and it is a film that feels deeply relevant to the times we live in, while approaching its subject with the sensitivity it deserves.”
It is also a strong crime thriller that focuses on conflict, moral issues, tough decisions, and two strong perspectives.
Having powerful actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play these characters makes the story even more thrilling.Daayra is also our first co-production with PEN Studios, and we are happy to be working with them on this project.For our team, it is great to be working with Meghna for the third time after Talvar and Raazi.We really enjoyed making this film and hope the audiences feel as connected to it as we did.
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Jayantilal Gada, CMD, Pen Studios said, "Movies can be fun, but they can also make you think.Daayra is like that, and that's why it's special to us.Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker who makes movies that are deep, thoughtful, and well-controlled.Her skill in telling a story with emotion and care is really impressive.Having two famous actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran adds more to the film, and both bring a lot of sincerity and emotion to their roles.It has been a pleasure to work with a studio like Junglee Pictures that values good content and meaningful stories.We hope Daayra not only holds your attention but also stays with you, making you think and talk about it long after the movie ends."
With Daayra, Meghna Gulzar brings together a complex story and a strong group of actors to explore the tough choices people face when their beliefs clash with the law.
Distributed by Pen Marudhar, Daayra releases in cinemas on September 18, 2026.
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