{
  "id": 4656674,
  "title": "Daayra trailer review: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play conflicted cops in Meghna Gulzar’s thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/daayra-trailer-review-kareena-kapoor-khan-and-prithviraj-sukumaran",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T13:55:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/daayra-trailer-review-kareena-kapoor-khan-and-prithviraj-sukumaran-play-conflicted-cops-in-meghna-gulzars-thriller-1.500658336"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar and set to release on September 18, promises a gripping thriller that delves into the murky waters of police brutality, sexual crimes, and differing notions of justice. The trailer hints at a tense confrontation between two very different types of cops - Kareena Kapoor Khan's character, representing the rigid, rule-bound ideal, and Prithviraj Sukumaran's character, who seems more inclined towards the extreme measures of justice.\n\nThis conflict forms the crux of the story, as it explores the fine line between policing and vengeance. When these two polarized characters are forced to face each other, the narrative questions whether the line between right and wrong blurs further. Both actors seem to embody their characters with remarkable intensity, thanks to Gulzar's adept direction.\n\nWith a pedigree like Gulzar's - who previously delivered the morally complex and tension-filled Raazi - there is a strong expectation that Daayra will offer something beyond a conventional crime drama. The film appears to be an exploration of human nature in its most challenging scenarios, and it's intriguing to see how Gulzar will navigate this sensitive terrain.\n\nThe trailer's mention of both actors' talent adds to the anticipation. Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor, known for their nuanced performances, bring a controlled intensity to their roles, hinting at a powerful on-screen presence. Daayra seems poised to be a dark, disturbing, and definitely noteworthy watch.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Some crimes are so horrific that they make even the most extreme punishment feel, momentarily, justified. That uncomfortable instinct seems to be at the heart of Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, out on September 18. The trailer promises a dark collision between police brutality, sexual crimes and two radically different ideas of justice. Kareena Kapoor Khan appears to play the controlled,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}