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The makers of Daayra have dropped a brand-new poster, and it has already got fans talking. The poster features Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran,
hinting at a gripping face-off between the two. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, Daayra marks the first time Kareena and Prithviraj are sharing screen space together. The crime thriller is backed by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, reuniting Meghna with Junglee for the third time after the success of Talvar and Raazi.
Daayra New Poster Teases Kareena Kapoor Vs Prithviraj Sukumaran
The new poster places Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran on either side of a cordoned-off crime scene, instantly building intrigue around their characters. It offers a glimpse into a world where crime and consequence collide, and where the boundaries between law, justice, morality and accountability are constantly challenged.
Daayra promises a layered narrative that poses difficult questions while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. The poster's stripped-down, intense visual style matches the film's serious tone. It avoids a flashy first look, instead choosing a raw and grounded feel that fits Meghna Gulzar's known style of realistic storytelling.
Prithviraj Sukumaran About Meghna Gulzar
Prithviraj Sukumaran has been vocal about his excitement to work with Meghna Gulzar on this project. He said Meghna is someone he had been watching closely for years, admiring both the stories she picks and the way she tells them. For him, getting to finally work with her was a long-time wish come true.
What stood out most to him was how balanced the film is. He explained that Daayra will raise uncomfortable, disturbing questions about justice, but it will not tell the audience what to think. The film stays objective right till the very end, which he said is extremely hard to pull off, especially with such heavy subject matter.
He said, "It is incredible how Meghna, from point A to B, she's never veered into one side of that line. It's tough for a filmmaker to do that. Especially with that written material, it's very easy for a filmmaker to sort of veer into one side of that line. And then the film stops becoming objective. But Daayra never does. Right till the last moment of the film, it'll keep asking you the question but not answer it for you."
Daayra is officially locked to release in cinemas on September 18, 2026, giving fans a clear date to look forward to.
