The wait for Meghna Gulzar’s next directorial has become even more exciting with the unveiling of the first official poster of Daayra. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles, the film is slated to arrive in cinemas on September 18, and the newly released artwork sets the tone for what promises to be a gripping crime drama.
A First Look At Meghna Gulzar’s Crime Drama
The poster presents Kareena and Prithviraj in intense avatars, hinting at a story driven by mystery, investigation and moral conflict. Accompanied by the tagline, “Two faces. Two sides. One truth. #Daayra arrives in cinemas on 18th September,” the first look teases a narrative where two individuals may be pursuing the same case from very different perspectives.
Kareena Kapoor shared the poster on social media with the caption, “Two faces. Two sides. One truth. #Daayra arrives in cinemas on 18th September.” The visual has already sparked curiosity among fans, with many eager to see the actor step into another layered role after receiving praise for her recent performances in thrillers.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, who is known for acclaimed films such as Raazi, Talvar and Chhapaak, Daayra is expected to blend emotional depth with an investigative narrative, a space the filmmaker has successfully explored in the past.
Kareena And Prithviraj Join Forces For The First Time
Daayra marks the first on-screen collaboration between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, making it one of the most anticipated pairings of the year. The film casts both actors as police officers navigating a complex case that challenges conventional ideas of crime, justice and punishment.
Earlier last month, the makers had announced the film’s September 18 release date through a behind-the-scenes video from the sets. Offering glimpses of the filmmaking process, the video featured candid moments with the cast and crew while hinting at the film’s gritty atmosphere. Sharing the clip, Meghna Gulzar wrote, “Towards our finish line. #Daayra in Cinemas on 18th September 2026…(sic).” The accompanying video also carried the intriguing message, “Some lines are drawn. Some are crossed. A choice awaits (sic).”
Those early glimpses suggested that Daayra would examine the fragile line separating justice from vengeance, with both lead characters confronting difficult choices in the course of their investigation. The newly unveiled poster builds on that intrigue, reinforcing the film’s central theme of truth existing beyond appearances.
For Kareena, Daayra marks another significant addition to a filmography that has increasingly embraced character-driven stories. The actor, who has spent over two decades in Hindi cinema, was last seen in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. Prithviraj, meanwhile, continues to balance acclaimed work across Malayalam, Hindi and pan-Indian cinema, adding yet another ambitious project to his growing slate.
With Meghna Gulzar at the helm and two powerhouse performers leading the cast, Daayra has all the ingredients of an engrossing investigative thriller. While the poster offers only a glimpse into its world, it effectively raises the stakes, teasing a story where every clue, every decision and every perspective could reshape the truth. As the countdown to September 18 begins, audiences now have their first look at one of the year’s most intriguing crime dramas.
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