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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Daayra<br />
| image = Daayra film poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Meghna Gulzar]]<br />
| based_on = <br />
| producer = [[Vineet Jain]]<br/>Dhaval Gada<br />
| writer = Meghna Gulzar <br /> Sima Agarwal <br />Yash Keswani<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kareena Kapoor]]<br />
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br />
}}<br />
| music = '''Score:'''<br/>Ketan Sodha<br />
| cinematography = Saurabh Goswami<br />
| editing = Charu Shree Roy<br/>Meghna Gulzar<br />
| studio = [[Junglee Pictures]]<br />[[Pen Studios]]<br />
| distributor = [[Pen Studios|Pen Marudhar]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|2026|09|18|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| budget = <br />
| gross = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Daayra''''' ({{Translation|Circle}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime thriller]] film co-written and directed by [[Meghna Gulzar]] and produced by [[Vineet Jain]] and Dhaval Jain under the banners of [[Junglee Pictures]] and [[Pen Studios]]. The film stars [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in lead roles.<br />
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Inspired by true event, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on 18 September 2026.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as [[Deputy commissioner|DCP]] Ajooni Kohli [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]<br />
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as DCP Raman Kumar IPS<br />
* [[Biswapati Sarkar]]<br />
* [[Jitendra Joshi]]<br />
* [[Kanwaljit Singh (actor)|Kanwaljit Singh]]<br />
* Pragati Mishra<br />
* Prammod Sanghi<br />
* Mounis Ratta<br />
* Sumali Khaniwale<br />
* Upendra Chauhan<br />
* [[Kshitee Jog]]<br />
* Trupti Khamkar<br />
* Satish Badal<br />
* Ashiesh Bist<br />
* Ashutosh Sohan<br />
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== Production ==<br />
=== Development ===<br />
In 2020 [[Meghna Gulzar]] was approached to make the film, even before [[Sam Bahadur (film)|Sam Bahadur]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Panchamatia |first=Komal |title='What May Be Justice For You May Be Injustice For Me' |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meghna-gulzar-on-daayra-what-may-be-justice-for-you-may-be-injustice-for-me/20260902.htm |access-date=2026-09-04 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-09-02 |title=Knew that the story of ‘Daayra’ will always be relevant, says Meghna Gulzar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/knew-that-the-story-of-daayra-will-always-be-relevant-says-meghna-gulzar-101788330500297.html |access-date=2026-09-05 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref> In April 2025, it was announced that [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] would star in a crime-thriller directed by [[Meghna Gulzar]].<br />
<ref><br />
* {{Cite news |date=2025-04-14 |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran to star in Meghna Gulzar’s crime-drama ‘Daayra’ |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-sukumaran-to-star-in-meghna-gulzars-crime-drama-daayra/article69448303.ece |access-date=2026-08-01 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}<br />
* {{Cite news |last=Fernandes |first=Shefali |date=2026-07-29 |title='Two Sides, One Truth': Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran Hint At Twisted Mystery In Meghna Gulzar's Daayra Poster |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/two-sides-one-truth-kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-sukumaran-hint-at-twisted-mystery-in-meghna-gulzars-daayra-poster |access-date=2026-08-01 |work=[[The Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}<br />
* {{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Riya |date=14 April 2025 |title=Kareena Kapoor announces Daayra with 'dream team' Prithviraj Sukumaran, Meghna Gulzar; fans call it ‘GOAT combination’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-announces-daayra-with-dream-team-prithviraj-sukumaran-meghna-gulzar-fans-call-it-goat-combination-101744606268352.html |access-date=1 August 2026 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}<br />
* {{Cite news |last=T |first=Sachin |date=2025-04-14 |title=Is Kareena Kapoor Khan & Prithviraj Sukumaran's Daayra Based On 2019 Hyderabad Rape Case? |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/is-kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-sukumarans-daayra-based-on-2019-hyderabad-rape-case |access-date=2026-08-01 |work=[[The Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}<br />
</ref> Initially [[Ayushmann Khurrana]] and then [[Sidharth Malhotra]] were both considered for the male lead, but both exited from the project due to scheduling conflicts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Agarwal |first=Bhavna |date=11 April 2024 |title=Exclusive: Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran teams up with Kareena in Meghna Gulzar's next |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/prithviraj-sukumaran-teams-up-with-kareena-kapoor-khan-in-meghna-gulzar-next-film-dayra-exclusive-2627651-2024-11-04 |access-date=1 August 2026 |work=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Basu |first=Sreetama |date=11 May 2024 |title=Kareena Kapoor's Next Untitled Film With Meghna Gulzar Gets Prithviraj Sukumaran On Board |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kareena-kapoors-next-untitled-film-with-meghna-gulzar-gets-prithviraj-sukumaran-on-board-6949776 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250511183252/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kareena-kapoors-next-untitled-film-with-meghna-gulzar-gets-prithviraj-sukumaran-on-board-6949776 |archive-date=11 May 2025 |access-date=1 August 2026 |work=[[NDTV]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2024 |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan – Ayushmann Khurrana in talks for Meghna Gulzar's next Daayra inspired from 2019 Hyderabad rape case: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-khan-ayushmann-khurrana-talks-meghna-gulzars-next-daayra-based-2019-hyderabad-rape-case-report/ |access-date=1 August 2026 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> Several news sources reported that the film is based on [[2019 Hyderabad gang rape and murder|2019 Hyderabad case]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=2026-08-31 |title=‘Daayra’ Inspired by 2019 Hyderabad Rape-Murder |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/daayra-inspired-by-2019-hyderabad-rape-murder-1983764 |access-date=2026-08-31 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Narain |first=Yatamanyu |date=2026-08-31 |title=Kareena Kapoor’s Daayra Based On Hyderabad Rape-Murder Case? Meghna Gulzar Says ‘We Looked At Many Cases’ |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/kareena-kapoors-daayra-based-on-hyderabad-rape-murder-case-meghna-gulzar-says-we-looked-at-many-cases-ws-kl-10302022.html |access-date=2026-08-31 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]]}}</ref> But [[Meghna Gulzar]] said that the "film does not draw its perspective from just one incident, instead the team looked at several cases while developing the story."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fernandes |first=Shefali |date=2026-08-31 |title=Is Kareena Kapoor Khan's Daayra Inspired By 2019 Hyderabad Rape-Murder Case? Meghna Gulzar Says Film Draws From 'Many Cases' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/is-kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-sukumaran-daayra-inspired-by-2019-hyderabad-rape-murder-case-meghna-gulzar-says-film-draws-from-many-cases |access-date=2026-08-31 |work=[[The Free Press Journal]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Cyril |first=Grace |date=2026-08-31 |title=Daayra Explained: Is Kareena Kapoor-Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Film Based On The 2019 Hyderabad Rape-Murder Case? |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/daayra-explained-is-kareena-kapoor-prithviraj-sukumarans-film-based-on-the-2019-hyderabad-rape-murder-case-10300916.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260831072154/https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/daayra-explained-is-kareena-kapoor-prithviraj-sukumarans-film-based-on-the-2019-hyderabad-rape-murder-case-10300916.html |archive-date=2026-08-31 |access-date=2026-09-05 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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=== Filming ===<br />
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 25 September 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Khan |first=Lubna |date=25 September 2025 |title=Daayra: Kareena Kapoor Begins Filming With Prithviraj And Meghna Gulzar, Shares BTS Glimpses |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/daayra-kareena-kapoor-begins-filming-with-prithviraj-and-meghna-gulzar-shares-bts-glimpses-ws-kl-9595524.html |access-date=1 August 2026 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]]}}</ref> Filming concluded on 26 December 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=26 December 2025 |title=Daayra movie: Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj wrap shooting for Meghna Gulzar’s crime-drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/daayra-kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-sukumaran-wrap-shooting-for-meghna-gulzars-crime-drama/article70439048.ece |access-date=29 August 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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=== Marketing === <br />
A trailer of the film was unveiled on 31 August 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maru |first=Vibha |date=2026-08-31 |title=Daayra trailer: Kareena Kapoor probes Prithviraj's encounter killings as Meghna Gulzar explores law vs justice |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/daayra-trailer-kareena-kapoor-probes-prithvirajs-encounter-killings-as-meghna-gulzar-explores-law-vs-justice-101788162271646.html |access-date=2026-08-31 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
[[Meghna Gulzar]] revealed that the film would feature no songs, as Gulzar felt that the screenplay did not provide scope for musical sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seta |first=Fenil |date=2026-02-21 |title=Gulzar reveals that Kareena Kapoor Khan-Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer Daayra will be a SONG-LESS flick: “Meghna said that her script doesn’t allow for any songs” |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/gulzar-reveals-kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-sukumaran-starrer-daayra-will-song-less-flick-meghna-said-script-doesnt-allow-songs/ |access-date=2026-08-01 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=en}}</ref> Her father, lyricist [[Gulzar]], confirmed the decision, stating that she believed songs would disrupt the narrative flow and instead chose to retain the story's established tone.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tanmayi |first=Bhawana |date=2026-02-11 |title=Meghna Gulzar reveals there are no songs in Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor's Daayra |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/meghna-gulzar-reveals-there-are-no-songs-in-prithviraj-sukumaran-and-kareena-kapoor-s-daayra-article-13838669.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260222094834/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/meghna-gulzar-reveals-there-are-no-songs-in-prithviraj-sukumaran-and-kareena-kapoor-s-daayra-article-13838669.html |archive-date=2026-02-22 |access-date=2026-08-01 |work=[[Moneycontrol]] |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Release ==<br />
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 18 September 2026,<br />
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* {{Cite news |date=18 June 2026 |title=‘Daayra’: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s crime-thriller gets release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/daayra-kareena-kapoor-khan-and-prithviraj-sukumarans-crime-thriller-gets-release-date/article71118304.ece |access-date=1 August 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}<br />
* {{Cite news |last=Awasthi |first=Pragati |date=19 June 2026 |title=Kareena Kapoor's Daayra: Meghna Gulzar's film to release in September; cast, BTS scenes and more |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-s-daayra-meghna-gulzar-s-film-to-release-in-september-cast-bts-scenes-and-more-1781867093585 |access-date=2 August 2026 |work=[[Wion]] |language=en}}<br />
* {{cite news |title=Kareena Kapoor Khan-Prithviraj starrer Daayra gets release date |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Jun/18/hindinews2026jun18kareena-kapoor-khan-prithviraj-starrer-daayra-gets-release-date |access-date=4 August 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}<br />
* {{Cite news |date=2025-04-14 |title=Kareena Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran unite for Meghna Gulzar’s crime thriller Daayra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-prithviraj-sukumaran-unite-for-meghna-gulzars-crime-thriller-daayra-9943290/ |access-date=2026-08-01 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}<br />
</ref> coincidencing [[box office]] clash with Khemu's [[Sibling-in-law|brother-in-law's wife]] starrer ''[[Vibe (film)|Vibe]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Das |first=Garima |date=2026-09-01 |title=Kareena Kapoor Reacts To Daayra Vs Vibe Box Office Clash: 'I Will Be Very Happy If Both Films Do Well' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/kareena-kapoor-reacts-to-daayra-vs-vibe-box-office-clash |access-date=2026-09-04 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt32634611}}<br />
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|id=daayra}}<br />
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[[Category:2026 Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by Meghna Gulzar]]<br />
[[Category:Pen Studios films]]<br />
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