Daayra OTT release: Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaaran film to arrive on Netflix in Hindi and Malayalam
Here's the latest on what's streaming and coming up:
Meghna Gulzar ’s directorial Daayra, which brings together Kareena Kapoor and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran for the first time, is finally getting its OTT premiere. On Thursday, it was opened up that Daayra will rollout on Netflix.
Adding to this, Daayra stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran together for the first time on screen Daayra rollout date Netflix India South took to their X account and shared a new post, revealing the rollout date of Daayra on the platform. Daayra will rollout on Netflix on November 13.
Meanwhile, Daayra will be able to seen on the platform in two languages: Hindi and Malayalam. The movie is about two police officers who find themselves in a moral conflict following a controversial encounter killing linked to a brutal rape and murder case.
Notably, Daayra revolves around Ajooni (Kareena Kapoor), who heads an SIT investigating a police encounter. It involves multiple men accused of gang-raping a young girl and then burning her to death. The encounter was carried out by DCP Raman Kumar ( Prithviraj Sukumaran ) and his team, who claim they all tried to flee during custody. What Ajooni uncovers during the investigation forms the crux of the story.
As per the latest buzz, Hindustan Times’ Rishabh Suri gave the movie 3 stars and wrote, “The first half is deliberate rather than gripping. The subject is important, and what works in the movie’s favour is its willingness to let the investigation breathe. The procedural drama is given room to play out instead of being rushed from one revelation to another. The trade off, however, is that the movie sometimes lacks the urgency one would expect from such a disturbing case. "
In further updates, He added, "The second half picks up pace and moves towards its climax. While the conclusion may not come as a complete surprise, there are enough compelling moments along the way to keep you invested. The movie’s strength lies less in shock value and more in the questions it raises about institutions and accountability.”
On top of that, Kareena addressed the contrast between her role in Daayra and her association with Rohit Shetty's cop universe, where police characters are presented in a larger-than-life commercial setting. “Every director operates in a different universe,” she shared, describing Rohit Shetty's cop universe as “larger-than-life” and Meghna's world as “grounded, realistic, and complex.” “As an star, I feel fortunate to straddle both worlds comfortably,” Kareena told news agency ANI.
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times