Overview
- The official trailer, unveiled on Monday, August 31, presents a criminal case involving the kidnapping, rape and murder of a young girl and a controversial police encounter that raises questions about the age and identity of an accused.
- Director Meghna Gulzar and the makers say Daayra is a region‑neutral fictional amalgam drawn from multiple real incidents rather than a direct retelling of any single case.
- Kareena Kapoor Khan plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, who insists on following legal procedure, while Prithviraj Sukumaran plays DCP Raman Kumar, whose uncompromising actions and views on juvenile protections drive the film’s central conflict.
- The film will be song‑less, has drawn strong praise from industry peers on social media, and early trade commentary expects the trailer’s reception to boost opening‑day box‑office prospects.
- Daayra is co‑written and directed by Meghna Gulzar, produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, and is set to release in cinemas on September 18, 2026.