Daayra: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran Look Intense and Fierce in The New Posters

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran are all set to show a fierce and intense side as cops, if the latest posters from their upcoming film, Daayra, are anything to go by. Directed by National-award winning Meghna Gulzar, the investigative crime thriller has been hitting the headlines for its plotline and lead cast performances.  The makers have dropped news posters of Kareena and Prithviraj who play righteous police officers.


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“DCP Raman Kumar upholds the law. And never breaks his own rules,” read the Instagram caption of Prithviraj’s poster from Junglee Pictures. “DCP Ajooni knows the law. And she stands by it. Get a closer look at DCP Ajooni Kohli and the making of #Daayra,” read another caption of Kareena’s picture.

Kareena earlier played investigative or law enforcement roles in films like, The Buckingham Murders (2023) and Angrezi Medium (2020). But in Daayra, her character Ajooni is built around subtle intensity, sharp psychological depth, and quiet authority. As part of her preparation, she worked extensively on mastering a stoic, controlled persona. “I had to suppress my usual expressive acting style to suit the character. It was a great and challenging experience working on the film,” said Kareena.

Daayra is about the gray areas of the law and systemic apathy. The film explores a brutal case involving the disappearance and murder of a young girl.

Prithiviraj Sukumaran
On the other hand, Prithviraj Sukumaran is winning accolades for his screen presence. Not relying on commercial tropes, he picked up a role that has a calm authority yet leaning into a raw and un-stylized performance. The star admitted that debated with Meghna Gulzar on set because of his onscreen character’s extrajudicial methods. At the same, Prithviraj credited Meghna’s objective preparation for winning every creative debate and character arc. “Her approach to the characters were very clinical, and always had logical and well-reasoned perspectives,” he said.

Daayra is releasing in theaters worldwide on September 18, 2026.


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