Mumbai: Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar's next directorial venture 'Daayra', starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to hit theatres on September 18, the makers announced on Thursday.
'Daayra' is billed as a thriller exploring themes of crime, justice and punishment, the makers said in a statement. The film is also inspired by true incidents.
The screenplay has been written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal and Gulzar herself.
The film also marks the first on-screen collaboration between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, where both the actors will be seen in police avatar.
According to the makers, the film will delve into the complexities of law and justice, with Gulzar bringing her signature style of storytelling rooted in real-world issues.
They said the film aims to provoke audiences into questioning their beliefs as the lines between law and justice begin to blur.
Backed by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, the film marks the third collaboration between Gulzar and Junglee Pictures after the critically acclaimed "Talvar" (2015) and "Raazi" (2018).