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Is Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumarans Daayra Based on a True Story? Hereâs What We Know
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Is Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumarans Daayra Based on a True Story? Hereâs What We Know

Sep 2, 2026 · 8:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Meghna Gulzar is known for making gripping films rooted in real-life events and figures, from Talvar and Raazi to Sam Bahadur. She will now return with another crime thriller, Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, among others.
Given Gulzar’s history with such stories, there was naturally curiosity about whether Daayra, too, was based on a specific real-life case. The trailer introduces Kareena as DCP Ajooni Kohli and Prithviraj as DCP Raman Kumar, two police officers who find themselves on opposing sides of a crime and have very different approaches to justice. It touches upon disturbing issues including the kidnapping of young women, rape, juvenile crime and police encounters.
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The film was initially reported to be inspired by the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case of a veterinarian and the controversial police encounter that followed. However, at the trailer launch on August 31, Gulzar clarified that Daayra is not based on one particular incident. Instead, the filmmaker revealed that the story draws from several true events from across India. She also stressed that the film is not confined to a particular city or state, but explores a reality that can happen almost everywhere and anywhere in the country.

The 2019 Hyderabad case, which had initially led to speculation around Daayra, involved the rape and murder of a 27-year-old veterinarian near Hyderabad on November 27, 2019. Four men were arrested two days later. On December 6, the Telangana Police said the four had been killed in an encounter at Chattapally while being taken to the area to reconstruct the crime. Police claimed the accused had attacked the officers and attempted to escape. The incident sparked a nationwide debate over encounter killings and whether the accused should have been brought to trial.
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While the similarities between the real-life case and elements visible in Daayra’s trailer may explain the initial reports linking the two, the makers have not confirmed that the film is based on the Hyderabad incident. Instead, Gulzar’s clarification establishes that the film draws from multiple cases and incidents from across the country.

Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, Daayra is written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal and Meghna Gulzar. The film marks the first collaboration between Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, while also reuniting Meghna Gulzar with Junglee Pictures for the third time after Talvar and Raazi.

Produced by Junglee Pictures and Dr Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios, and distributed by Pen Marudhar, Daayra is set to release in cinemas on September 18, 2026.

Also Read: Vicky Kaushal Gives A Shoutout To Meghna Gulzar For Her New Film Daayra

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OG 2 makers unveil special video on Pawan Kalyanâs birthday âœLetâs give it our bestâ he says
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OG 2 makers unveil special video on Pawan Kalyanâs birthday âœLetâs give it our bestâ he says

Sep 2, 2026 · 8:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

The blockbuster success of Pawan Kalyan’s last year’s release, They Call Him OG, left fans wanting more. The makers announced the second instalment of the action thriller, OG 2, earlier this year. Just when work on the sequel was in full swing, Pawan fell ill and subsequently underwent surgery. While it was the actor-politician who had initiated the idea of turning OG into a franchise and was reportedly excited about the sequel, there were also reports that he had shifted his focus towards his political responsibilities. On Wednesday, on the occasion of his birthday, OG director Sujeeth posted a special video that has reignited fan excitement around the sequel.

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Expanding the OG universe

The makers of OG dropped a special video celebrating Pawan Kalyan’s birthday. The nearly one-and-a-half-minute clip, posted by director Sujeeth, offers a glimpse into how excited the actor is about the sequel and shows him urging the team to give their best. Music composer Thaman S is also part of the conversation about OG 2.

When Thaman describes the film as having “an Indian origin… Southeast emotions… Western presentation,” Pawan acknowledges the unique way in which the narrative is being presented. The actor also expresses his belief that the story has immense potential. The video ends with the words “Samurai Reimei”, which translates to “rise of the samurai”. The shoot is expected to begin soon.

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Trading stardom for public service

Pawan Kalyan’s transition from cinema to politics has been widely followed and respected. At the peak of his film career, Pawan was one of India’s highest-paid actors, with a massive fan following. However, he stepped away from the comforts of stardom, faced political setbacks and continued to pursue a larger public role.

He could have continued to enjoy a successful film career, but instead chose to focus on public service and entered politics in 2014. His journey represents a significant shift from the privileges of stardom and personal wealth to the demands and responsibilities of public life.

Also Read: Happy Birthday Pawan Kalyan: From Powerstar to Political Powerhouse

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“Sure Sign Of Intellectual Dishonesty”: SBI Research On Doubts Being Raised On GDP Growth Data 
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“Sure Sign Of Intellectual Dishonesty”: SBI Research On Doubts Being Raised On GDP Growth Data 

Sep 2, 2026 · 10:03 PM Blog By onmynews.com

​Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, SBI, spoke to NDTV. “An unnecessary controversy was created by incorrect data interpretation,” he said. 

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