Daayra (2026): Cast, Story & Netflix OTT Release Date
Daayra is a Hindi crime thriller that released in cinemas on 18 September 2026, and its Netflix streaming date is now reported as 13 November 2026. Note clearly: the 13 November date is reported by several outlets but has not yet been officially confirmed by Netflix or the makers, so treat it as reported for now. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as two police officers on opposite sides of a controversial encounter case.
Movie Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Daayra |
| Theatrical Release | 18 September 2026 |
| OTT Premiere | 13 November 2026 (reported, not yet officially confirmed) |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Languages | Hindi (also released in Malayalam in cinemas) |
| Director | Meghna Gulzar |
| Lead Cast | Kareena Kapoor Khan as DCP Ajooni Kohli, Prithviraj Sukumaran as DCP Raman Kumar |
| Supporting Cast | Kanwaljit Singh, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Seema Azmi, Biswapati Sarkar, Jitendra Joshi, Upendra Chauhan, Kshitee Jog, Saksham Dayma |
| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Production | Junglee Pictures, Pen Studios |
| Music | Amit Trivedi |
| Runtime | Approx. 2 hours 23 minutes |
The details in this post are drawn from published reports (The Daily Jagran and Andhra Vilas, 7–9 November 2026; NewsPoint, 24 September 2026), and this post is spoiler-free. The 13 November 2026 Netflix date is reported by several outlets but has not been officially confirmed by Netflix or the makers.
The Story of Daayra
Daayra is inspired by the 2019 Hyderabad case, in which four men accused of a brutal rape and murder were killed in a police encounter. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays DCP Raman Kumar, the officer who leads the encounter and becomes a national figure overnight. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, an internal vigilance officer asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the encounter. As her inquiry digs deeper, the two officers — and their two very different ideas of justice — come into direct conflict. The film is inspired by real events, but it is not a direct retelling of the case. For another recent Netflix premiere with a Hindi version, see Ranabaali.
Cast and Director
- Kareena Kapoor Khan as DCP Ajooni Kohli IPS
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as DCP Raman Kumar IPS
- Kanwaljit Singh
- Achint Kaur
- Anuja Sathe
- Seema Azmi
- Biswapati Sarkar
- Jitendra Joshi
- Upendra Chauhan
- Kshitee Jog
- Saksham Dayma as Inspector Ibrahim
Meghna Gulzar directed the film, her first on-screen pairing of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Gulzar also shares the writing credit with Yash Keswani and Sima Agarwal.
Where to Watch Daayra
Daayra released in cinemas from 18 September 2026 in Hindi and Malayalam. From the reported 13 November 2026 date it streams on Netflix, subject to official confirmation. For another Hindi film that arrived on Netflix, see Dilwali Diwali.
FAQs
When does Daayra release on Netflix?
Reported 13 November 2026, based on reports from several outlets. Netflix and the makers have not officially confirmed the date yet.
Who stars in Daayra?
Kareena Kapoor Khan as DCP Ajooni Kohli and Prithviraj Sukumaran as DCP Raman Kumar, directed by Meghna Gulzar.
What is Daayra about?
A crime thriller inspired by the 2019 Hyderabad case — an encounter killing, and the investigation that follows, pitting two police officers against each other.
Is Daayra available in Hindi?
Yes, Hindi is the film’s original language, and it also released in Malayalam in cinemas.
When did Daayra release in cinemas?
18 September 2026.
