Daayra: All We Know About Kareena Kapoor & Meghna Gulzar's Upcoming Project

Kareena Kapoor Khan recently took to Instagram to announce her next project, titled Daayra, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Meghna Gulzar. The crime drama also stars Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, and it is said to delve deep into the heart of contemporary issues, tackling the disturbing and timely truths shaping society today. It is co-written by Yash Keswani and Sima Agarwal alongside Gulzar.

Kareena Kapoor Announces ‘Daayra’ With Director Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj

In her post, Kareena expressed her excitement about the collaboration, writing, “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, @meghnagulzar, & alongside the magnificent @therealprithvi, whose work I deeply admire 🫶🏼.”

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Prithviraj also expressed his excitement, writing, “Some stories stay with you from the moment you hear them. DAAYRA is that for me. Excited to work with Meghna Gulzar, the incredible Kareena Kapoor Khan and Team Junglee Pictures! Wish you all a very happy Vishu! 🙂”

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While further details about Daayra remain under wraps, the announcement has already sparked excitement among fans, especially since this marks the first-ever collaboration between Gulzar and Khan.

Talking about the collaboration, Gulzar shares, “Daayra is a story that compels you to reflect on the society we live in and its institutions that pilot us. With co-writers Sima and Yash, unravelling the greys within the black and white, was both challenging and exciting. And as Kareena and Prithviraj bring the lead characters to life, the narrative dynamics are all set to elevate further! It’s always creatively gratifying to collaborate with Junglee Pictures, known for backing stories that are compelling and demand telling.”

With Daayra, Kareena continues to explore a wide range of roles. After Rohit Shetty’s cop-universe blockbuster Singham Again, Hansal Mehta’s gritty thriller The Buckingham Murders, and the female-led caper Crew with Tabu and Kriti Sanon, this project marks another exciting choice in her filmography.

Meghna Gulzar last directed Vicky Kaushal-led Sam Bahadur (2023). The filmmaker is known for her emotionally layered storytelling in films like Raazi (2018), starring Alia Bhatt, and Chhapaak (2020) with Deepika Padukone.