The Daayra trailer may be dominated by the high-voltage pairing of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, but it is the Marathi actors tucked into key moments who are giving the film an extra edge. In just a few brief shots, Kshitee Jog, Jitendra Joshi, Sandesh Kulkarni and Trupti Khamkar manage to deepen the mood of Meghna Gulzar’s crime drama, making the ensemble one of the trailer’s biggest talking points ahead of the film’s September 18, 2026 theatrical release.
Kshitee Jog Delivers The Trailer’s Most Emotional Beat
Among the supporting players, Kshitee Jog stands out instantly. Her brief appearance as the grieving mother of the victim lands with real force, and the anguish in that breakdown gives the trailer one of its most haunting moments. It is the kind of scene that shifts the focus from the mechanics of a crime investigation to the pain at its centre.
That is precisely why her glimpse has struck a chord. Even without a long stretch of screen time, Kshitee brings rawness and emotional weight, making viewers curious about how central her character’s grief will be to the larger story.
Jitendra Joshi Adds Grit To The Investigation
Jitendra Joshi, seen as an inspector in the trailer, brings a very different energy. His presence feels grounded, sharp and quietly intense, which fits neatly into the film’s investigative world. The trailer does not reveal much, but it gives enough of Joshi to suggest he will be one of the officers steering the case forward.
Sandesh Kulkarni and Trupti Khamkar further strengthen that police setup. Both appear only briefly, yet their presence helps build the sense of a larger operational team around the central investigation. In a trailer packed with tension, these familiar Marathi faces add texture and credibility rather than simply filling out the frame.
Meghna Gulzar Builds A Strong Ensemble In Daayra
That ensemble strength is not surprising coming from Meghna Gulzar. Her films, including Talvar, Raazi and Sam Bahadur, have consistently leaned on tightly chosen casts and performance-led storytelling. With Daayra, she appears to be following the same instinct, pairing big stars with actors who can leave a mark in even the shortest moments.
Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead and is backed by Junglee Pictures and Dr. Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios. Distributed by Pen Marudhar, the film is a crime drama built around a tense investigation, with the trailer already prompting viewers to scan every frame for clues about the wider cast and character dynamics.
Kshitee Jog’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Kshitee Jog has remained active across Marathi and Hindi projects in recent years. Her released film credits from the last few years include Pawankhind in 2022 and Jhimma 2 in 2023. She was also associated with Fussclass Dabhade, which released in 2025. Looking ahead, she is listed in the 2026 projects Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam and Tu Yaa Main, giving her an interesting mix of Marathi and Hindi visibility at a time when Daayra is bringing fresh attention to her screen presence.
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