‘Daayra’: Prithviraj Sukumaran Explores Law vs. Justice as DCP Raman Kumar in Meghna Gulzar’s Film (Video)
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to return to the big screen as DCP Raman Kumar in the upcoming crime thriller Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar. Scheduled for a simultaneous theatrical release in Hindi and Malayalam on September 18, 2026, the film puts a spotlight on the friction between legal procedure and moral justice.
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to return to the big screen as DCP Raman Kumar in the upcoming crime thriller Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar. Scheduled for a simultaneous theatrical release in Hindi and Malayalam on September 18, 2026, the film puts a spotlight on the friction between legal procedure and moral justice.
In Daayra, Sukumaran portrays a pragmatic police officer caught in a high-stakes investigation following a controversial encounter killing of a violent crime suspect. As public outrage intersects with institutional scrutiny, DCP Raman Kumar must walk a delicate balance between systemic enforcement and swift retribution. ‘Daayra’ New Poster: Prithviraj Sukumaran Introduced as DCP Raman Kumar Ahead of September 18 Release.
The narrative centers on an internal investigation led by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officer DCP Ajooni Kohli, played by Kareena Kapoor Khan. The dynamic between the two officers frames the core conflict of the story: Kohli strictly adheres to procedural law, while Kumar operates under a philosophy driven by immediate outcomes.
Written by Meghna Gulzar, Sima Agarwal, and Yash Keswani, the film draws inspiration from multiple real-life events to examine how society reacts to police encounters and judicial delays. Produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, Daayra aims to present a multi-perspective look at the criminal justice system without delivering easy answers. ‘Daayra’: Get Closer Look at Kareena Kapoor Khan’s DCP Ajooni Kohli and New BTS Footage Today at 4 PM.
Prithviraj Sukumaran Returns as DCP Raman Kumar in ‘Daayra’
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The project marks the first cinematic collaboration between Sukumaran and Kapoor Khan. Following acclaimed investigative dramas like Talvar (2015), Gulzar’s latest directorial effort opts for a grounded presentation, omitting traditional musical lip-sync sequences to maintain narrative focus.
