Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar is about to return to the large screen together with her next directorial enterprise, Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran within the lead roles. The makers officially announced that the thriller will release in cinemas on September 18, 2026, while also sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses from the film’s sets.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Daayra locks September 18, 2026 release
Inspired by true events, Daayra is described as an intense thriller that explores the complex themes of crime, justice, and punishment. The film marks the primary on-screen collaboration between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, a pairing that has already generated significant curiosity amongst moviegoers.
Kareena Kapoor Khan shares BTS glimpse
To announce the discharge date, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a behind-the-scenes video from the film on social media. Together with the clip, she wrote, “This one is for the books… Raw and unseen. A sneak peek behind the scenes of DAAYRA. #Daayra arrives in cinemas on 18th September.”
The BTS footage offered a temporary take a look at the atmosphere on set, hinting on the film’s gritty and realistic tone. While the makers have largely kept plot details under wraps, the visual style seen within the footage suggests that Daayra can be rooted in realism, a storytelling approach often related to Meghna Gulzar’s movies.
Prithviraj Sukumaran also shared the announcement along with his followers and teased the film’s central conflict. In his post, he wrote, “Some lines are drawn. Some are crossed. A alternative awaits… just 3 months to go! #Daayra arrives in cinemas on 18th September.”
His caption hints on the moral dilemmas which will lie at the guts of the narrative, reinforcing the thriller’s give attention to justice and accountability.
Because the countdown to September 18 begins, the newly released BTS footage has offered audiences their first glimpse into the world of Daayra, setting the stage for what guarantees to be a gripping thriller led by two of Indian cinema’s most acclaimed performers.
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