Kartavya Trailer: Saif Ali Khan battles duty, corruption and family crisis in this Netflix crime drama Netflix India has unveiled the trailer of its upcoming crime drama Kartavya starring Saif Ali Khan in the lead role. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Pulkit, the film is slated to premiere on the streaming platform on May 15. The trailer introduces viewers to a tense and morally complex world where questions of justice, power and personal responsibility take centre stage. Saif Ali Khan plays Pawan, a police officer who comes under intense scrutiny after failing to protect a journalist who is shot while under his supervision. As pressure mounts from senior officials and the investigation deepens, Pawan is pulled into a dangerous pursuit that uncovers layers of influence, corruption and deception. Simultaneously, his personal life begins to spiral as threats emerge against his family due to a conflict involving his brother. Caught between professional obligations and personal loyalties, the character finds himself navigating increasingly difficult choices where every decision comes at a cost. Apart from Saif Ali Khan, the film also features Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari and Saurabh Dwivedi in pivotal roles. Speaking about the film, Saif Ali Khan said, “Pawan is a man constantly negotiating with himself, between what he believes is right, what’s expected of him, and what he must protect. What drew me to Kartavya is that... #Netflix #Ali_Khan #Saif_Ali #Ali #Netflix_crime #crime_drama #Netflix_India #upcoming_crime #drama_Netflix #battles_duty
Shah Rukh Khan-Saif Ali Khan’s Kartavya locks May 15 Netflix premiere: Report Saif Ali Khan is set to return to Netflix with the upcoming crime drama Kartavya. According to a report by Variety India, the film is expected to premiere on May 15, 2026. However, the makers have not officially confirmed or denied the reported release date so far. Kartavya was officially announced as part of Netflix India’s 2026 content slate and has already generated attention for its cast and creative team. The project stars Saif Ali Khan in the lead, supported by a notable ensemble featuring Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra and Zakir Hussain. One of the interesting additions to the film is veteran journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, who is set to make his acting debut with the project. His inclusion has added curiosity around the film since the slate announcement. The movie is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, and directed by Pulkit. Pulkit had earlier received praise for directing Bhakshak. The project also marks a significant professional reunion between Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan after 23 years. For Saif Ali Khan, Kartavya also marks a return to the cop genre on Netflix nearly seven years after the strong success of Sacred Games, where he played Inspector Sartaj Singh. Apart from Kartavya, Saif has another Netflix project lined up this year in Hum Hindustani. Directed by Rahul Dholakia, the film is based on India’s first general election and features Saif as Su... #Khan #Rukh_Khan #Shah_Rukh #Ali_Khan #Saif_Ali #Ali #Saif #crime_drama #Khan-Saif_Ali #upcoming_crime
