Daayra X Review: Viewers Call Kareena Kapoor And Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Cop Thriller Impactful

Daayra is finally out in cinemas. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, this crime drama has left audiences and cinephiles talking about it on social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter). People have taken to the platform to express their first impressions regarding the much-anticipated flick. With a story that takes one down an exciting yet tough journey, Daayra has left audiences impressed with its gritty narrative and mature storytelling. Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as cops on either side of the investigation, the movie highlights how fine the line between law, justice, and vengeance is.

Daayra Twitter Reviews

The crime film was released today. If you are interested in watching the movie, here's what netizens have to say about the film.

Given below are some social media reactions:

User ‘Shivu112005’ wrote, “⭐ 4.5/5..#OneWordReview...#Daayra: IMPACTFUL 🔥RAW... POWERFUL... THOUGHT-PROVOKING... A hard-hitting thriller elevated by #Kareena and #Prithviraj powerful performances and mature storytelling.🎬🔥Verdict: A MUST-WATCH FOR CONTENT LOVERS! 🔥#KareenaKapoorKhan #PrithvirajS.”

⭐ 4.5/5#OneWordReview...#Daayra: IMPACTFUL 🔥
RAW... POWERFUL... THOUGHT-PROVOKING... A hard-hitting thriller elevated by #Kareena and #Prithviraj powerful performances and mature storytelling.🎬🔥

Verdict: A MUST-WATCH FOR CONTENT LOVERS! 🔥#KareenaKapoorKhan #PrithvirajS pic.twitter.com/XsDog1XxhS

— Shiv Kumar (@Shivu112005) September 17, 2026

Another one, ‘anushmita7’ commented, “The Aura.. ✨️..The Kareena Kapoor Khan! 🔥#Daayra.”

The Aura.. ✨️ The Kareena Kapoor Khan! 🔥 #Daayra https://t.co/dul2R7XFRU

— A⁷ (@anushmita7) September 14, 2026

Another user, ‘PavanSurvi’ wrote, “Instant justice vs Correct decision!..If you remember the childhood stories about how clever ministers and kings used to take a day or two to reach a conclusion vs risk a horrific misjudgement, #Daayra tries to be such a narrative. It wants to discuss the problems of instant justice, while at the same time addressing how delayed prosecution has resulted in people losing hope. Merging #AarushiTalwar's case and Hyderabad Priyanka case, the movie tries too hard to be a strong emotional debate like #Virumaandi and ends up being a spineless docudrama. Just like #JollyLLB2, this too stops at the riverbank rather than reaching the bed to really immerse us in its depths. 😞😞.”

Instant justice vs Correct decision! If you remember the childhood stories about how clever ministers and kings used to take a day or two to reach a conclusion vs risk a horrific misjudgement, #Daayra tries to be such a narrative. It wants to discuss the problems of instant justice, while at the same time addressing how delayed prosecution has resulted in people losing hope. Merging #AarushiTalwar's case and Hyderabad Priyanka case, the movie tries too hard to be a strong emotional debate like #Virumaandi and ends up being a spineless docudrama. Just like #JollyLLB2, this too stops at the riverbank rather than reaching the bed to really immerse us in its depths. 😞😞

— Survi (@PavanSurvi) September 18, 2026

X user commented, ‘rajuvijai’ said, “#Daayra is pretty good. Its a procedural whose screenplay and editing are its major assets besides the terrific direction. Its another gem from Meghna who continues to further evolve as a director. What a voice she is turning out to be!.”

#Daayra is pretty good. Its a procedural whose screenplay and editing are its major assets besides the terrific direction. Its another gem from Meghna who continues to further evolve as a director. What a voice she is turning out to be!

— Nagaraj🌿 (@rajuvijai) September 16, 2026

One of the users, ‘taran_adarsh’ commented, “#OneWordReview...#Daayra: POWERFUL..Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½..Gripping. Disturbing. Socially relevant... #Daayra rides on the brilliant performances of #Kareena and #Prithviraj, with director #MeghnaGulzar once again proved her mastery as a storyteller. #DaayraReview..#Daayra is intense and raises some pertinent questions... The build-up is slow, but once the plot thickens, you become a participant, not merely a viewer. Meghna proves once again what an accomplished storyteller she is... She presents two diametrically opposite perspectives, refuses to take sides, and leaves the ending open-ended... Those seeking clear-cut closure may find the culmination unsettling. The horrifying act, dramatic highs, and emotional undercurrents make #Daayra a gripping watch... That said, the film gets technical and talk-heavy at places, which could limit its reach. Kareena is terrific – restrained, layered, commanding... Prithviraj is outstanding, conveying volumes through his eyes and body language. Special mention for #JitendraJoshi, who is first-rate, and #KshiteeJog, as the victim's mother, who is simply superb. Final word? #Daayra is a well-crafted, thought-provoking film, but the subject matter, serious treatment, and talk-heavy portions make it cater to a niche audience... Dependent on strong word of mouth to leave a mark.”

#OneWordReview... #Daayra: POWERFUL. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Gripping. Disturbing. Socially relevant... #Daayra rides on the brilliant performances of #Kareena and #Prithviraj, with director #MeghnaGulzar once again proving her mastery as a storyteller. #DaayraReview #Daayra is intense and raises some pertinent questions... The build-up is slow, but once the plot thickens, you become a participant, not merely a viewer. Meghna proves once again what an accomplished storyteller she is... She presents two diametrically opposite perspectives, refuses to take sides, and leaves the ending open-ended... Those seeking clear-cut closure may find the culmination unsettling. The horrifying act, dramatic highs, and emotional undercurrents make #Daayra a gripping watch... That said, the film gets technical and talk-heavy at places, which could limit its reach. Kareena is terrific – restrained, layered, commanding... Prithviraj is outstanding, conveying volumes through his eyes and body language. Special mention for #JitendraJoshi, who is first-rate, and #KshiteeJog, as the victim's mother, who is simply superb. Final word? #Daayra is a well-crafted, thought-provoking film, but the subject matter, serious treatment, and talk-heavy portions make it cater to a niche audience... Dependent on strong word of mouth to leave a mark.

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 18, 2026

Daayra Plot

According to IMDb, the movie revolves around a gripping investigative narrative that explores how a diabolical act creates polarizing reactions throughout society, fracturing opinions and challenging viewers to seek truth beyond easy answers.

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Daayra Cast

The lead cast of the 2026 Hindi crime thriller Daayra features Kareena Kapoor Khan as DCP Ajooni Kohli IPS and Prithviraj Sukumaran as DCP Raman Kumar IPS. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film follows a highly scrutinised national case where two investigating officers clash over opposing ideals of law, morality, and justice. 

Main and Supporting Cast

The film also features an ensemble supporting cast including Pragati Mishra, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljit Singh, Biswapati Sarkar, Seema Azmi, Prammod Sanghi, Upendra Chauhan, Ashutosh Sohan, Jitendra Joshi, Trupti Khamkar, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Mounis Ratta, and Sandeep Kulkarni. 

Key Film Details

• Director: Meghna Gulzar

• Writers: Sima Agarwal, Meghna Gulzar, and Yash Keswani

• Producers: Vineet Jain and Dhaval Gada (under Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios)

• Music: Songs composed by Amit Trivedi, background score by Ketan Sodha 

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