
Kareena Kapoor announces Daayra with Prithviraj and Meghna Gulzar
Kareena Kapoor teams up with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Meghna Gulzar for Daayra, fans thrilled
- By Gurmehar --
- Monday, 14 Apr, 2025
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has announced her new film titled Daayra. She will be starring alongside Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran. The movie will be directed by Meghna Gulzar, who is known for popular films like Raazi and Talvar. On April 14, Kareena took to Instagram to share the news and post pictures with her co-star and director. Fans were thrilled and called the trio a “GOAT combination,” which means “Greatest of All Time.”
A few days ago, Kareena and Prithviraj were seen together in Mumbai. This led to a lot of talk about a possible collaboration. Now it’s official—both will be part of Daayra, which is a crime thriller. The film is currently in pre-production.
Kareena shared two photos on social media. In one, she and Prithviraj are exchanging serious expressions. In the other, she is seen smiling with both Meghna and Prithviraj. She wrote in her caption, “I’ve always said that I’m a director’s actor… and this time I cannot wait to work with one of the finest directors we have, Meghna Gulzar, & alongside the magnificent Prithviraj, whose work I deeply admire. To my dream team, Daayra, let’s do this.”
This announcement came at a special time for Kareena. She is currently celebrating 25 years in the film industry. Calling this new film a dream project, she praised Meghna and Prithviraj and said the story of Daayra is powerful and thought-provoking. Kareena said she was drawn to the bold storyline and feels the film will challenge and inspire audiences.
Fans flooded the comments section with love. One fan wrote, “Both my favourites.” Another said, “This is going to be something interesting.” A few even commented that this team is “GOAT level,” showing their excitement to see Kareena and Prithviraj together on screen for the first time.
What the movie is about
Daayra will be a crime drama that explores the dark side of society. The film will focus on deep issues, including justice, punishment, and crime. According to reports, the film will try to show the harsh truth of how society deals with these issues. It will look at the black, white, and grey areas of the justice system and how it affects people.
Meghna Gulzar, the director, is working once again with Junglee Pictures. This will be her third film with the production house after Raazi and Talvar. She said that the story of Daayra will make people think deeply about how society works and how its systems function. The script is co-written by Sima, Yash, and Meghna.
Meghna also said that working with actors like Kareena and Prithviraj will add new depth to the movie. She explained that Daayra was challenging to write because it deals with serious and complex topics. But she also said that these are the kinds of stories that need to be told. The film aims to uncover the hidden realities behind crime and punishment.
Prithviraj Sukumaran also shared his excitement. He said that when he first heard the script, he was completely drawn in by the story and his character. He found the character very layered and believes the role will connect with a wide audience. He added that working with Meghna and Kareena will be a great experience. Prithviraj feels that Daayra is one-of-a-kind and will give viewers a strong message about the norms of society.
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Why this movie matters
This is Kareena Kapoor’s first collaboration with both Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Kareena has often said that she loves working with strong directors. In her recent post, she said being directed by Meghna was a dream come true. She also said she deeply admires Prithviraj’s work. The project is very close to her heart as it marks her 25th year in the Hindi film industry.
On the other hand, Meghna is returning to direction after Sam Bahadur (2023), which starred Vicky Kaushal. She is known for handling sensitive and real-life topics with great depth. Her earlier works like Raazi and Talvar were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
The story of Daayra touches on themes that are very relevant today. It looks at how the justice system treats crime and criminals, and how society reacts to these events. The film tries to open a conversation around fairness, guilt, and the human side of justice. Such stories are important in current times, as they make people think about the world they live in.
Junglee Pictures, the production house behind the film, is known for supporting strong and meaningful stories. Their past films have included Raazi, Badhaai Ho, and Talvar. By backing Daayra, they continue their tradition of telling socially important stories.
Final thoughts
The announcement of Daayra has created a lot of buzz. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Meghna Gulzar are all big names with strong filmographies. Bringing them together in one project is a major event for fans and film lovers.
While the movie is still in the early stages, expectations are already high. Fans are looking forward to seeing how this powerful story unfolds on screen. The fact that the film deals with crime and justice, along with a deep social message, makes it even more special.
As Kareena begins work on this new project, it adds another exciting chapter to her long and successful career. For Prithviraj, it marks another step into Bollywood after earning fame in the Malayalam film industry. And for Meghna, it’s another chance to create a film that leaves a lasting impact.
Daayra promises to be an intense, gripping, and meaningful cinematic journey. With such a strong team behind it, this film is definitely one to watch out for.