After ‘Jewel Thief’, Saif Ali Khan to return with another streaming film ‘Kartavya’

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan who was last seen in the streaming movie lsquoJewel Thiefrsquo is gearing up for another OTT project lsquoKartavyarsquoThe film also stars Rasika Dugal Sanjay Mishra Zakir Hussain Manish Chaudhari and Saurabh Dwivedi The film is directed and written by Pulkit and showcases a tense heartland story of a police officer pushed to his limits in a morally complex worldlsquoKartavyarsquo follows a police officer played by Saif as he navigates rising threats while grappling with the weight of his duty and the safety of his family As the lines between right and wrong begin to blur the film unfolds as a layered exploration of power guilt and the consequences of silence inviting audiences to question morality and the true cost of justiceRuchikaa Kapoor Sheikh Director Original Films Netflix India said in a statement ldquolsquoKartavyarsquo is a thoughtprovoking story that explores the complexities of making the lsquorightrsquo 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 highquality 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 framerdquoThe film is produced by Gauri Khan under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt Ltd and offers a compelling look at the fragile balance between duty and personal truth leaving audiences to confront the weight of every decisionVenky Mysore CEO Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt Ltd shared ldquolsquoKartavyarsquo 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 Pulkitrsquos 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 forerdquoThe film is set to stream on Netflix on May 15 2026This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever