Cinema VinesBollywood’s most awaited film of the year, Daayra, is set to hit screens on September 18, bringing together Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran and Bollywood legend Kareena Kapoor Khan. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, the crime thriller promises a gritty, grounded narrative that delves into the murky overlap of crime, justice and retribution.
The film’s trailer hints at a storyline inspired by real events, sparking speculation that it may draw from the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case. While the makers have not confirmed the exact incident, the trailer clearly shows the movie exploring the fine line between what is legally right and what is perceived as justice.
Prithviraj takes on the role of a police officer central to the investigation, while Kareena is cast in a layered, intense character that suggests both actors will have significant parts in the unfolding mystery. The duo recently appeared together at a press event in Mumbai, where they discussed the film and posed for photographs, generating buzz especially as Prithviraj’s presence in Hindi cinema grows.
Produced by Jungle Pictures and Pen Cinemas, Daayra is written by Yash Kesvani, Seema Agarwal and Meghna Gulzar. The screenplay promises a realistic approach to the crime‑thriller genre, avoiding conventional commercial tropes. This project marks Gulzar’s third collaboration with Jungle Pictures after the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Talvar and Raazi, both noted for their strong writing and treatment of complex real‑world subjects.
With Prithviraj and Kareena portraying substantial characters and Meghna Gulzar at the helm, Daayra is positioned as a tense thriller that questions the fragile boundaries between law, justice and revenge, promising audiences a powerful cinematic experience.
