Meghna Gulzar’s *Daayra* brings Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran together in a pairing loaded with dramatic potential. The film also continues Meghna Gulzar’s strong track record of drawing layered performances from major stars.
Daayra is at the center of Indian cinema’s latest casting shift as South-Bollywood collaborations become the new mainstream. From Ramayana: Part 1 to Spirit, major 2026 films are casting for impact over region.
Ahead of *Daayra*, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s morally complex screen roles show why he is such a natural fit for Meghna Gulzar’s storytelling world. The film looks set to extend the layered intensity that defines his strongest performances.
Before *Daayra* arrives, here are five Kareena Kapoor Khan performances that underline her dramatic power. The list traces the roles that make her return to intense, performance-led cinema especially compelling.
Daayra to Toxic, the first-look posters of these 2026 films have already turned heads and set expectations. Here is how these striking reveals put major upcoming titles on the radar.
The new *Daayra* poster puts Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran at the center of a tense, morally charged face-off. Meghna Gulzar’s crime thriller uses the reveal to sharpen intrigue around *Daayra*’s central mystery.
*Daayra* is shaping up as a meticulously crafted thriller, with Meghna Gulzar reportedly insisting on rigorous casting even for one-line roles. The Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer now has a September 18, 2026 release date.
*Daayra* is set for a September 18, 2026 release as Meghna Gulzar brings Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran together for the first time. The true event-inspired thriller is building momentum with a new behind the scenes glimpse.
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar has officially wrapped shooting on Daayra, her upcoming investigative crime thriller featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film, jointly produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, is now entering post production and is scheduled for a 2026 theatrical release.
Kareena Kapoor has confirmed her next film Daayra, a crime thriller with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Check photos!
Ayushmann Khurrana has reportedly left Meghna Gulzar’s project with Kareena Kapoor due to date issues. Read to know more!
