Meghna Gulzar’s directorial venture, Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, is set to release on 18th September 2026. The film marks the third collaboration between Meghna Gulzar and Junglee Pictures, following their acclaimed films Raazi and Talvar. It also marks the first-ever co-production between Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, united by a story they unanimously believe needed to be told now more than ever. Inspired by true events, the gripping thriller is written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal, and Meghna Gulzar.
Adding to the intrigue, Daayra brings together Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran on screen for the very first time-a casting coup that only Meghna Gulzar could have envisioned. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, Kareena Kapoor Khan has remained at the forefront of Hindi cinema through constant reinvention, blockbuster successes, and fearless choices. Equally compelling, Prithviraj Sukumaran has established himself as one of Malayalam cinema’s most versatile and accomplished performers, delivering acclaimed hits across genres, including Jana Gana Manaand The Goat Life.
With just 3 months to go before audiences step into its world, the countdown has officially begun. The makers have chosen to mark the release date with an intriguing glance into the world and making of Daayra with raw and unseen behind-the-scenes footage.
Known for bringing emotional depth, gut-punch intensity, and nuance to stories inspired by real-world complexities, Meghna Gulzar once again crafts a gripping exploration of crime, justice and punishment. Anchored by powerful performances from Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, Daayra, along with its stellar ensemble adds the much-needed gut punch and gravitas to its world.
As the mystery unfolds on 18th September 2026, and the lines between law and justice begin to blur, audiences may find themselves walking out of the theatres, questioning fundamentally held beliefs and opinions
