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Daayra

Daayra

In Theaters · Sep 18, 2026 · 2h 23m · Crime, Drama

Critics' Average:3.2/5(12 reviews)

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Daayra is a crime thriller starring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran as police officers whose investigation of a case forces them to confront opposing sides of the justice system.

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Critics' Verdict

Critics praise Daayra for its serious subject, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor's performances, and its questions about law, justice and police power. The main criticism is that the central moral clash is not explored deeply enough, with several reviewers finding the pacing slow or the climax less powerful.

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Critics Reviews

Dnaindia.comZee Media Corp Ltd

4/5

DNA India says Daayra works as a compelling examination of the conflict between law and justice, rather than a conventional crime mystery.

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IndiaTVNews.comIndependent News Service

3/5

India TV News says Daayra is a tense and thoughtful crime drama that raises difficult questions about justice, police power and morality.

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Indianexpress.comIndian Express Group

2/5

The Indian Express says Prithviraj gives the strongest performance, but the film does not examine its difficult questions about police encounters and justice deeply enough.

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NDTV.comAdani Group

3.5/5

NDTV says Daayra is a gripping police drama that handles questions of crime, justice and police power with intelligence.

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Hindustantimes.comHT Media

3/5

Hindustan Times says the film has substance, moral complexity and strong performances, but its slow pace and restrained treatment reduce the impact.

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Koimoi.comContests2win.com

4.5/5

Koimoi says the film is gripping throughout, with a strong script, fast pace and powerful performances, and finds almost nothing to fault.

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Trailer — Daayra

Daayra Official Trailer | Meghna Gulzar | Kareena Kapoor Khan | Prithviraj Sukumaran | 18 Sep

Video Clip 1 — Daayra

Daayra | Now Filming | Kareena Kapoor Khan & Prithviraj Sukumaran | Meghna Gulzar

Video Clip 2 — Daayra

Kareena Kapoor Meets Gulzar On 'Daayra' Set, Shares Heartwarming Day-One Glimpse

Video Clip 3 — Daayra

DAAYRA | Release Date Announcement | Meghna Gulzar | Kareena Kapoor Khan | Prithviraj Sukumaran

Video Clip 4 — Daayra

Sach Ka Daayra | Meghna G | Kareena K K, Prithiviraj S | Gulzar, Amit T, B Praak | Daayra Sep 18

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Movie Info

Daayra is a crime thriller starring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran as police officers whose investigation of a case forces them to confront opposing sides of the justice system.

DirectorMeghna Gulzar

Produced byVineet Jain, Amrita Pandey, Jayantilal Gada

BannerJunglee Pictures, Pen Studios

Written byMeghna Gulzar

Music CompanyTimes Music

LyricistGulzar

GenreCrime, Drama

LanguageHindi

Release date18 September 2026

StatusIn Theaters

Running time143 minutes

CountryIndia

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