Kareena Kapoor Starts Filming Meghna Gulzar’s Crime-Drama ‘Daayra’ With Prithviraj
Bollywood star begins 68th project, teaming up with acclaimed director and Malayalam actor.
Bollywood icon Kareena Kapoor began filming her 68th feature film, Daayra, a crime-drama thriller directed by acclaimed filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, on Thursday. The project, which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, marks another collaboration with a director known for critically acclaimed films like Talvar, Raazi, Chhapaak, and Sam Bahadur.
Kapoor announced the start of production on Instagram, sharing a montage of set videos featuring herself, Gulzar, and Sukumaran, captioning it, “Day 1, 68th film. ‘Daayra’ with the most amazing @meghnagulzar and @therealprithvi… Send love and blessings.”
Gulzar, equally enthusiastic, posted on Instagram, describing the film as “a journey of blurred and crossed lines.” The official logline bills Daayra as a gripping exploration of crime, punishment, and justice, tackling contemporary societal issues with a focus on the moral complexities of today’s world. The film promises to resonate with audiences by addressing topical and challenging realities, aligning with Gulzar’s signature style of blending storytelling with social commentary.
Kareena, fresh off her 2024 successes in the comedy Crew alongside Tabu and Kriti Sanon and Rohit Shetty’s action-packed Singham Again with Ajay Devgn, continues to diversify her portfolio. Sukumaran, who recently directed and starred in L2: Empuraan and appeared in Sarzameen with Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan, brings his versatile talent to the project. Their pairing is anticipated to deliver a compelling dynamic on screen.
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The production of Daayra has generated significant buzz, with fans eager for another thought-provoking narrative from Gulzar. While details about the plot and release date remain under wraps, the film is poised to be a significant addition to Indian cinema’s crime-drama genre, blending star power with a socially relevant storyline.
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