Daayra released in theatres today and the reviews are pouring in. While there has largely been positive word of mouth about the Meghna Gulzar directorial led by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan, a few average reactions have also surfaced.
Internet Reactions
One user wrote, “#Daayra Watching #KareenaKapoor in a full house with 80% women was not what I was expecting this Friday. Loving it.”
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Watching #KareenaKapoor in a full house with 80% women was not what I was expecting this Friday. Loving it.— Pranati A S (@iampranati) September 18, 2026
Another commented, “#Daayra Not as taut and compelling as I thought it’d be, but it horrified me and made me uncomfortable, so I consider it a job well done. The premise of one police officer staying within limits and the other outside them is straightforward, but Meghna makes it clear where she stands.”
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Not as taut & compelling as I thought it’d be but it horrified me & made me uncomfortable, so I consider it as a job well done.
The premise of 1 police staying within limits & the other outside it is straightforward but Meghna makes it clear, where she stands— BRIJWA SRK FAN 👑 (@BrijwaSRKman) September 18, 2026
A third viewer shared, “Just watched #Daayra and it’s a very good film. What I loved is how it presents two completely different perspectives on justice. #PrithvirajSukumaran believes the system may not deliver justice in time, while #KareenaKapoorKhan believes in the law, procedure, and the system. That’s where the title #Daayra resonates – the common man is often trapped within a system where getting justice itself becomes a boundary.”
Just watched #Daayra and it’s a very good film.
What I loved is how it presents two completely different perspectives on justice #PrithvirajSukumaran believes the system may not deliver justice in time, while #KareenaKapoorKhan believes in the law, procedure and the system.
And… pic.twitter.com/gjZe4Drp7j
— Shubham Kumar (@Shubham_Reviews) September 18, 2026
Another fan urged, “Coming back to such positive reviews and praises of Kareena… Please watch #Daayra in cinemas.”
Coming back to such positive reviews and praises of Kareena🥺
Please watch #Daayra in cinema#KareenaKapoor— 🐺 I am not a NIGERIAN until APC dies (@meogis) September 18, 2026
And one more reaction read, “Happened to watch the media premiere of #Daayra. Guys, Prithviraj is fantastic as a cop and helping Bollywood single-handedly. Really OG. Finally a hit for Bollywood.”
Happened to watch to Media premiere of movie #Daayra . Guys Prithviraj is fantastic as a cop and helping Bollywood single handedly. Really OG . Finally a hit for Bollywood
— മനോഹരൻ മംഗളോദയം (@jagguus) September 16, 2026
About Daayra
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Daayra marks Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s first collaboration. The investigative thriller goes beyond the mystery of a crime and its eventual resolution. The story delves into the contrasting ideas of justice held by those tasked with enforcing the law, exploring the difficult choices and moral questions that arise when their approaches do not align.
The film is set to hit theatres on September 18.
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