With its rooted setting, layered storytelling, and powerful performances, Saif Ali Khan`s upcoming film Kartavya has been one of the most anticipated films. Backed by Shah Rukh Khan`s Red Chillies Entertainment, the cop drama offers a compelling look at the fragile balance between duty and personal truth.
Kartavya release date
Kartavya is directed and written by Pulkit, best known for the 2024 crime thriller, Bhakshak, and stars Saif Ali Khan in the lead role. The film is all set to premiere on Netflix on 15 May, bringing a tense heartland story of a police officer pushed to his limits in a morally complex world. Alongside Saif Ali Khan, Kartavya also stars Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, and Saurabh Dwivedi in key roles, with Dwivedi marking his acting debut.
About Kartavya
Produced by Gauri Khan under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainments, Kartavya is the story of a police officer, played by Saif Ali Khan, as he navigates rising threats in the city while also grappling with the weight of his duty and the safety of his family. As the lines between right and wrong start to blur, the film develops as a layered exploration of power, guilt, and the consequences of silence, questioning morality and the true cost of justice.
Talking about the film, Venky Mysore, CEO, Red Chillies Entertainments said, “ Kartavya is a story that stays with you because it asks difficult questions, about duty, about conscience, and about the choices we make when there are no easy answers. Pulkit’s nuanced storytelling, elevated by compelling performances from Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Mishra, Rasika Dugal, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, and a striking debut by Saurabh Dwivedi, lends the film a powerful and authentic voice. We are proud to bring this layered film to Netflix, further strengthening our partnership to bring thought-provoking narratives to the fore.”
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India, shared, “Kartavya is a thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of making the ‘right’ choices. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Pulkit in our second association with him following the success of Bhakshak, the film builds on our ongoing creative partnerships with the two powerhouses whose high-quality and socially relevant storytelling brings a distinct authenticity to the film. Led by a powerful performance from Saif Ali Khan alongside a stellar ensemble, the story draws from the lived realities of Indian hinterlands while speaking to themes that travel far beyond its immediate setting. We remain focused on backing creators with distinct ideas and unique voices, and Kartavya reflects that intent with a gripping story that is sure to stay with you well beyond the final frame.”