Kareena Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran wrap the shoot of Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, movie slated for 2026 release

Daayra stars Kareena and Prithviraj in lead roles

• Filming of crime thriller Daayra wraps up for Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj
• Daayra directed by Meghna Gulzar, set for theatrical release in 2026
• Kareena and Prithviraj team up for the first time in a thought-provoking drama.

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The filming of the upcoming crime thriller Daayra has officially come to an end for actress Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

The film is being directed by Meghna Gulzar and it is jointly produced made by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios. This is the first time Kareena and Prithviraj will be sharing screen space.

Daayra is now in post-production, and it will be in theaters in 2026.

The movie is a gripping crime thriller which depicts how a horrible act can change people's point of view and how it can tear the society apart.

Daayra doesn't give easy answers; rather, it makes one think more profoundly by raising questions that will linger with you long after the story is complete.

Ace director Meghna Gulzar, known for movies like Sam Bahadur, Chapak and more, brings her usual sensitivity and attention to detail to Daayra.

Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran will be leading the movie and have given some nuanced performances in the movie. The impressive ensemble cast gives the movie's world more depth and weight.

Meghna Gulzar has worked with Junglee Pictures on three movies so far, including Talvar and Raazi.

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Now that filming is over, the team is delighted to bring this sharp, thought-provoking drama to theaters in 2026.

It is the first time, Meghna is working with Prithviraj and Kareena for a film. Her earlier works include Chapak with Deepika Padukone, Sam Bahadur with Vicky Kaushal, Raazi with Alia Bhatt.

Talking about Prithviraj Sukumaran, he will be seen as a menacing villain Kumbha in SS Rajamouli's much anticipated movie Varanasi, which also stars Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu. His first look released in October this year was a hit and the actor was appreciated for his latest avatar.

Kareena Kapoor was seen in commercially successful comedy Crew and the thriller The Buckingham Murders. Looking ahead, she has a busy slate, there are also reports that the actress will team with her husband Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara Ali Khan for Rohit Shetty's Golmaal 5. And that the shoot for the film is likely to commence in 2026.