Saif Ali Khan is all set to return to the crime-thriller space with Kartavya that promises a dark and emotionally intense story about duty, guilt and family.
The announcement was earlier made by Shah Rukh Khan, who shared the film's poster on social media. Along with the first look featuring Saif in a bruised and rugged police avatar, SRK wrote, "Kartavya ke iss chakravyuh mein, har faisla ek imtihaan hoga," hinting at the difficult choices the story revolves around.
Story Focuses On Duty Vs Family
Directed and written by Pulkit, the film follows Pawan Malik, a police officer played by Saif Ali Khan, whose life spirals into chaos after a journalist is shot while under his protection.
As investigations intensify, Pawan finds himself trapped between pressure from senior officials, rising political influence and threats targeting his own family. The story explores how far a man can go to protect both his duty and the people closest to him.
The trailer, released recently by Netflix, presents a tense world filled with corruption, emotional conflict and moral ambiguity. Alongside the crime investigation, the film also explores the emotional cost of responsibility and justice.
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Cast And Crew
Apart from Saif Ali Khan, the film stars Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, Saurabh Dwivedi and Yudhvir Ahlawat in key roles. The project has been produced by Gauri Khan under the Red Chillies banner.
Speaking about the role in a press note, Saif Ali Khan described Pawan as "a man constantly negotiating with himself" while balancing what is right, expected and necessary.
Director Pulkit called the film "a story that lives in the grey", adding that the makers wanted to create a grounded thriller that focuses more on human conflict than just crime.
When And Where To Watch Kartavya?
Kartavya will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix from May 15. The Hindi-language thriller is part of Netflix's ongoing collaboration with Red Chillies Entertainment and will be available for viewers globally on TVs, laptops and mobile devices. The time has not been specifically mentioned.
Saif's Upcoming Projects
Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins alongside Jaideep Ahlawat. He is also expected to appear next in Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan, where he will share screen space with Akshay Kumar.
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