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Netflix India’s latest original rural cop drama – following in the footsteps of films like thar and both seasons of khaki Franchise – associated with a big star. hindi movie Kartavya (“Duty“) stars Saif Ali Khan in the lead role of a police officer. This is his second time wearing the badge in a Netflix original after starring in the first Indian series. sacred game In 2018.
This also marks Khan’s first time working with a production house Red Chillies Entertainment. Red Chillies and Manufacturers Gauri Khan previously collaborated with Netflix on original series scoundrels of bollywood and entertaining original thriller film eater. directed that film PulkitJoe reunites with creator to write and direct Kartavya. Pulkit says: :
We set out to create a grounded, emotionally charged narrative that goes beyond the surface of crime to explore the human struggle at its core. The cast all bring great depth to their characters, and with Saif bringing remarkable composure to an extremely conflicted role, the film invites the audience to think about what justice really means when personal stakes are involved.
Pulkit told Variety He Kartavya Filming took place and was completed in 2024. The film’s release was delayed by Red Chillies due to some “internal staff changes and restructuring” so that the production house could focus on its September 2025 release. bollywood scoundrels, Which was the directorial debut of producer Gauri Khan’s son Aryan.
what is the plot of Kartavya?
Here’s how Netflix describes the story of this dark thriller:
Kartavya Follows Pawan…, a police officer who is under intense scrutiny after failing to protect a journalist who was shot under his watch. As pressure from his superiors mounts, Pawan embarks on a relentless hunt for his attacker, drawing him deeper into a web of power, influence and deceit.
At the same time, his personal life begins to be in turmoil as his family is threatened over a dispute involving his brother, pulling Pawan into conflict both within the system and at home. As the case deepens, he finds himself torn between duty and family, where every choice has a price.
who has been inserted Kartavya?
saif ali khan He plays the role of police officer Pawan. Khan says about his character:
Pawan is a man who is constantly in conversation with himself about what he feels is right, what is expected of him and what he must protect. What attracted me to Duty is that it doesn’t offer easy answers; This puts you in an uncomfortable position and forces you to ask what you will do when every choice comes at a personal cost.
Kartavya This is the beginning of acting as a journalist -Saurabh Dwivedi.
Other major cast members include:
- Rasika Duggal (Delhi Crime)
- Sanjay Mishra (eater)
- Zakir Hussain (Aranyaka)
- Manish Chaudhary (fog)
Kartavya It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes and has a TV-MA rating in the US for language and smoking. This film is available to watch in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, French, Arabic (Syria) and Indonesian, with subtitles available in English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Polish, Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified) and Chinese (Traditional).
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