Kareena Kapoor and Malayalam cinema superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran headline Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming courtroom drama Daayra, whose trailer released on Monday. The gripping two-minute trailer places viewers at the crossroads of law and justice, asking them to pick a side. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker behind Raazi and Talwar, Daayra arrives in theatres on September 18.
Trailer Reveals Morally Complex Encounter Plot
The trailer opens with the brutal rape of a young girl. A minor aged just 17, allegedly involved in the crime, is killed in a planned encounter. For the victim’s family and the public, this feels like justice served. But in the eyes of the law, it is a clear crime. The film sets up two opposing forces locked in a tense moral battle.
Kareena Kapoor Plays Ajoonee Kohli, the Voice of Law
Kareena Kapoor steps into the role of Ajoonee Kohli, a character who raises her voice against the illegal encounter. She represents the side that insists on following legal procedures even when the crime is heinous. Her character believes that no one, not even a rapist’s killer, can operate outside the rule of law.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s DCP Raman Kumar Takes a Different Path
Prithviraj Sukumaran plays DCP Raman Kumar, a police officer who chooses his own brand of justice. Believing that the system’s juvenile rehabilitation measures are too soft, he orders the encounter of the 17-year-old accused. The trailer presents both characters as firmly convinced they are right, leaving the final judgment to the audience.
Meghna Gulzar Returns with Another Hard-Hitting Drama
Director Meghna Gulzar, known for films like Talwar, Raazi, and Chhapaak, announced Daayra last year with Kareena and Prithviraj. The trailer delivers her signature style of weaving real-world issues into compelling cinema. Daayra hits theatres on September 18, promising a thought-provoking clash between morality and legal duty.
