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Daayra

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Inspired by true events, Daayra is a gripping investigative thriller that follows DCP Raman Kumar and DCP Ajooni Kohli as a controversial case places them on opposing sides of the same system. As their paths collide, the film examines truth, accountability and the moral boundaries of justice, leaving the audience to confront the questions at its heart.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 2 hrs ago
2/5
...it’s one thing to examine the innards of an ‘encounter’ killing, and quite another to position yourself quite so ambiguously around its legality. Go to Full Review Nandini Ramnath Scroll.in 1 hr ago
While Daayra devotes ample time to Raman’s operation, Ajooni’s mission lacks tension or urgency. Kareena Kapoor Khan delivers one of her most relaxed performances yet, but it’s no fault of hers that Ajooni is a damp squib. Go to Full Review Kartik Bhardwaj The New Indian Express 3 hrs ago
3/5
As a police procedural, Daayra makes for a compelling watch. It gets deep into the technicalities and feels like a studied, researched narrative. A treat for fans of true crime. Go to Full Review Shweta Keshri India Today 4 hrs ago
3/5
The film is worth a watch, but may leave you wanting more from it than it is willing to give. Go to Full Review Adya Godboley MensXP 4 hrs ago
4/5
Meghna Gulzar outdid herself with the gripping tale, and it is dark enough to make you question the system and whether one is right over the other. Go to Full Review Saibal Chatterjee NDTV 5 hrs ago
3.5/5
Daayra sees Meghna Gulzar, her editor and the two lead actors at the top of their games. There is a great deal to savour and absorb here. That is much more than one usually says about Bollywood police dramas. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Meghna Gulzar

Director

Kareena Kapoor

Actor

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Actor

Prammod Sanghi

Actor

Sima Agarwal

Screenwriter

Yash Keswani

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Movie Info

Synopsis Inspired by true events, Daayra is a gripping investigative thriller that follows DCP Raman Kumar and DCP Ajooni Kohli as a controversial case places them on opposing sides of the same system. As their paths collide, the film examines truth, accountability and the moral boundaries of justice, leaving the audience to confront the questions at its heart.
Director
Meghna Gulzar
Producer
Vineet Jain, Dhaval Gada
Screenwriter
Sima Agarwal, Yash Keswani
Distributor
Marudhar Entertainment
Production Co
Junglee Pictures, Pen Studios
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 23m
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