Kareena Kapoor Khan has commenced filming for her 68th film, "Daayra," marking 25 years in the Hindi film industry. The crime-drama is directed by Meghna Gulzar and stars Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios.

"Daayra" is described as a crime-drama that delves into the "topical and diabolical realities unfolding in society today". It explores themes of crime, punishment, and justice. Meghna Gulzar stated that the film will make viewers reflect on society and its institutions.

Kareena Kapoor expressed her excitement about working with Meghna Gulzar, having admired her previous works such as "Talvar" and "Raazi". She also highlighted her enthusiasm for collaborating with Prithviraj Sukumaran and being part of a bold and thought-provoking narrative. Prithviraj Sukumaran shared his excitement about the script and his character, stating that it is layered and will connect with audiences. He also expressed his admiration for Meghna Gulzar's vision and called working with her and Kareena Kapoor a great collaborative experience.

Amrita Pandey, CEO of Junglee Pictures, praised Meghna Gulzar's ability to blend entertainment and substance, making her the ideal collaborator for bringing this story to life.

While specific plot details are currently under wraps, "Daayra" is co-written by Meghna Gulzar, Sima Agarwal, and Yash Keswani. The film is expected to offer a cinematic experience that challenges and inspires.

This film marks a new phase for Kareena Kapoor, who is focusing more on artistic merit in her roles. She is eager to work in the thriller genre, as seen with her previous films "Jaane Jaan" and "The Buckingham Murders".

Meghna Gulzar has directed powerful films like "Raazi", "Talvar" and "Chhapaak". Her last film was "Sam Bahadur", a war biopic starring Vicky Kaushal.

The film is slated to release in 2025.

Notably, there was a film with the same title "Daayra" released in 1996, directed by Amol Palekar, starring Nirmal Pandey and Sonali Kulkarni. That film explored themes of gender identity, social prejudice, and violence against women.