Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran wrap shooting for Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, crime drama to release on…
Ayushmann Khurrana was initially cast as the male lead in Daayra, but reportedly left the project due to scheduling conflicts. The Meghna Gulzar directorial, starring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will be released in theaters in 2026.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran have completed the shooting of their upcoming crime-drama thriller Daayra. The film is directed by Meghna Gulzar, who is known for directing films such as Vicky Kaushal starrer Sam Bahadur, Deepika Padukone starrer Chhapaak and Alia Bhatt starrer Raazi. Meghna is the daughter of legendary lyricist Gulzar and veteran actor Raakhee.
Sukumaran announced the completion of the film by sharing a photo on his Instagram account on Friday. The actor appeared in the film alongside his co-stars Khan and Gulzar. “This is what #Daayra is all about. The story we lived on the set will soon come to life for audiences everywhere. I’m grateful for this journey and can’t wait for you to witness it on the big screen in theaters in 2026,” she wrote in her caption.
Filming began in September. The filmmaker announced this with a montage video from the set featuring himself, Sukumaran and Khan. “A journey of blurred and intersecting lines… Here we go,” he wrote. Ayushmann Khurrana was initially cast as the male lead, but reportedly left the project due to scheduling conflicts.
Earlier this month, on December 13, Kareena had shared pictures from the sets of Daayra to celebrate Meghna’s birthday. He wrote: “To sum it up in words, the feeling I get from working with @meghnagulzar will always be less than. Daayra is one of my most special films as it was my first experience with the kind, gentle, passionate, smart and very sharp Meghna Gulzar and bringing such an exciting subject to life. Being under your direction and guidance has been one of my most fulfilling acts.”
“What an honor to be directed by your director sahiba… but… I have discovered an amazing soul in this journey… I wish you nothing but the best on your big day and can’t wait for the world to see the genius in our movie Daayra… Happy birthday tiger… I am so grateful that our paths crossed,” concluded the Heroine star.
Daayra is described as a crime-drama thriller that explores the age-old paradox of crime, punishment and justice. According to the official logline, it takes the pulse of the people as they confront the current and evil realities emerging in today’s society. The exact release date has not been announced yet, but the film will be released in theaters in 2026.
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