Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan have begun shooting for Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming crime-thriller Daayra. The film is co-written by Meghna along with Yash Keswani and Sima Agarwal.
Meghna took to social media to make the announcement and shared a video from the film’s production where Pritviraj and Kareena are seen engrossed in the making. Prithviraj plays a cop in the film. At one point, Meghna’s father, legendary lyricist-director Gulzar comes on the set and Prithviraj is having a cheerful moment with him.
Sharing the video, Meghna wrote, “A journey of blurred and crossed lines. We begin.”
As per the makers, “Daayra taps into the pulse of the people as it confronts the topical and diabolical realities unfolding in society today. This crime-drama thriller explores the age-old paradox of crime and punishment.”
Speaking about the film earlier, Prithviraj said, When the script was narrated to me, I knew I had to do this. I was thoroughly absorbed by my character and what he brings to the table as the story progresses. It is layered and will definitely connect with the masses. Working with Meghna Gulzar's vision, Junglee Pictures and an actor like Kareena Kapoor will be a great collaborative experience. Daayra is story that is one of a kind and digs deep into the societal norms, world of crime and punishment that unfolds.”
Kareena added, “As I celebrate 25 incredible years in Hindi cinema, I am thrilled to announce my next film, Daayra, with the incredible Meghna Gulzar in the director’s chair. I have long admired her work, from Talvar to Raazi, and to be directed by her is a dream come true. The opportunity to collaborate with the talented Prithviraj is also a highlight, and I am drawn to the film's bold, thought-provoking narrative.
Daayra is produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios.
Prithviraj was recently seen in Sarzameen, which also starred Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan in pivotal roles. Kareena was last seen in Hansal Mehta’s mystery-thriller The Buckingham Murders and Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. Meghna’s last directorial was the Vicky Kaushal starrer Sam Bahadur.