Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled the first look of Saif Ali Khan’s upcoming Netflix film Kartavya, a tense heartland drama backed by Red Chillies Entertainment. Taking to X on Wednesday evening, Shah Rukh shared the poster of the film and wrote, “Kartavya ke iss chakravyuh mein, har faisla ek imtihaan hoga. Watch Kartavya, out 15 May, only on Netflix.”
The poster features Saif Ali Khan in an intense avatar as a police officer, standing against the backdrop of a police vehicle and fire. The visual sets the tone for a gritty story rooted in duty, moral conflict and personal stakes. The film will premiere on Netflix on May 15.
Kartavya ke iss chakravyuh mein, har faisla ek imtihaan hoga. Watch Kartavya, out 15 May, only on Netflix.#SaifAliKhan @rasikadugal
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— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 30, 2026
Saif Ali Khan Leads A Story Of Duty And Dilemma
Directed and written by Pulkit, best known for Bhakshak, Kartavya explores what happens when doing the right thing comes at an unbearable personal cost. The film follows a police officer, played by Saif Ali Khan, who finds himself caught between rising threats, professional responsibility and the safety of his family.
As the lines between right and wrong begin to blur, Kartavya unfolds as a layered drama about power, guilt, silence and the moral cost of justice. The film is set against the lived realities of India’s hinterlands while addressing questions that go beyond its immediate setting.
Alongside Saif Ali Khan, the film also stars Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari and Saurabh Dwivedi, who makes his acting debut with the project.
Red Chillies Entertainment On Kartavya
Produced by Gauri Khan under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd., the film marks another collaboration between Red Chillies and Netflix.
Talking about the film, Venky Mysore, CEO, Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd, shared, “Kartavya is a story that stays with you because it asks difficult questions, about duty, about conscience, and about the choices we make when there are no easy answers. Pulkit’s nuanced storytelling, elevated by compelling performances from Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Mishra, Rasika Dugal, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, and a striking debut by Saurabh Dwivedi, lends the film a powerful and authentic voice. We are proud to bring this layered film to Netflix, further strengthening our partnership to bring thought provoking narratives to the fore.”
Netflix India Calls Kartavya A Thought-Provoking Story
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India, also spoke about the film and its creative intent.
“Kartavya is a thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of making the ‘right’ choices. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Pulkit in our second association with him following the success of Bhakshak, the film builds on our ongoing creative partnerships with the two powerhouses whose high-quality and socially relevant storytelling brings a distinct authenticity to the film. Led by a powerful performance from Saif Ali Khan alongside a stellar ensemble, the story draws from the lived realities of Indian hinterlands while speaking to themes that travel far beyond its immediate setting. We remain focused on backing creators with distinct ideas and unique voices, and Kartavya reflects that intent with a gripping story that is sure to stay with you well beyond the final frame,” she said.
Kartavya Release Date
With its rooted setting, morally charged premise and strong ensemble cast, Kartavya promises to be a gripping look at the fragile balance between duty and personal truth. The film will stream exclusively on Netflix from May 15.
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