Kareena Kapoor’s much-awaited film Daayra has sparked mixed reactions after the trailer dropped.
The crime thriller stars Kareena as CP Ajooni Kohli. She appears in a strong and serious role as a police officer.
Prithviraj Sukumaran plays DCP Raman Kumar in the film. Meghna Gulzar has directed the movie, which draws inspiration from true events.
The trailer focuses on police encounters and alleged extrajudicial killings. It also explores the impact of such cases on those involved.
However, the trailer has divided viewers on X. Some users praised the subject, while others feltTom Holland Faces Backlash Over Zendaya’s 30th Birthday the film lacked the thrill needed for a theatrical release.
One viewer called Daayra “proper OTT material.” The user also said Kareena and Prithviraj deserve a stronger theatrical project.
The same user raised concerns about the film’s release date. Daayra will arrive just one week after Haiwaan and one week before The Vvaan.
Another viewer criticised the trailer for relying on familiar Bollywood police drama tropes. The user also described it as repetitive.
A third reaction focused on the thriller element. According to the viewer, the trailer lacked the tension expected from a whodunit story.
Still, the response was not entirely negative. Some viewers praised the film’s subject and welcomed its focus on police encounters.
The trailer has also created interest because of Kareena and Prithviraj’s pairing. Their performances could become a major talking point once the full film reaches theatres.
Produced by Junglee Pictures and Dr. Jayantilal Gada’s Pen Studios, Daayra will release in cinemas on September 18, 2026.
With divided opinions already emerging, the film now faces the bigger test at the box office.