Rajkummar Rao’s much-awaited theatrical film Raftaar has locked a new release date. The Amazon MGM Studios Original will now arrive in cinemas on October 16, coinciding with the extended Dussehra weekend.
The film promises a big-screen drama built around ambition, hustle, power and the emotional cost of chasing success.
Directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, Raftaar stars Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles. The film is produced by Patralekhaa under the banner of Kampa Film, marking the beginning of Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s entrepreneurial journey as producers.
Rajkummar Rao’s Raftaar Gets New Release Date
Raftaar is set to release in theatres on October 16. The film has been executive produced by Tarun Bali, while Rohan Narula has written the story and screenplay. PVR INOX Pictures will distribute the film.
Apart from Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, the film also features Anurag Thakur, Rohan Verma, Tanya Maniktala and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles.
Announcing the new release date, Rajkummar Rao shared a post and wrote, “They say building a dream takes time, but living it takes even more hustle! RAFTAAR is not just a film, it’s our first step into the theatrical world, a labour of belief, grit and countless dreams. When something is this personal and special, it deserves the time to grow into something truly memorable.”
He further added, “That’s why we are now arriving, in cinemas, on 16 October for the extended Dussehra weekend. When you see RAFTAAR, you won’t just watch a film, you’ll recognise the hustle, the ambition, the fear and the hope that drive every dream. Thank you for being our strength. We’re almost there.”
Rajkummar concluded his note by writing, “हमारे सपनों की रफ़्तार full on hai और hustle भी। Catch you on 16th October in Theatres.”
Raftaar Set Against India’s Ed-Tech Industry
Set in the ruthless world of India’s fast-growing ed-tech industry, Raftaar follows the dramatic rise of a start-up and the fiery relationship at its centre. The story revolves around a determined man and an ambitious woman who are chasing success with everything they have.
The film explores how the pursuit of big dreams can gradually blur the lines between right and wrong. As ambition grows sharper and the stakes rise higher, Raftaar looks at how greed, power and money can begin to affect love, honesty and personal relationships.
Rajkummar Rao And Patralekhaa Turn Producers
Raftaar holds special importance for Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa as it marks their first major step into theatrical production through Kampa Film. With a story rooted in contemporary India’s start-up culture and the emotional turbulence behind success stories, the film aims to offer a mix of drama, ambition and relationship conflict on the big screen.
Raftaar will release in theatres on October 16.
