Daayra Records Kareena Kapoor’s Lowest Opening
Daayra Records Kareena Kapoor’s Lowest Opening
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Daayra marked the first big-screen collaboration between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, with the film opening in theaters on September 18, 2026.
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Early tracking placed the film’s India gross collection at approximately ₹1.08 crore, based on ₹0.90 crore net earnings and 2,283 shows on opening day.
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The film received a mixed critical response: one review gave it 2/5 and criticized its handling of Kareena Kapoor’s role, while praising Prithviraj Sukumaran’s performance.
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Hindustan Times reviewer Rishabh Suri gave Daayra three stars, saying the investigation was allowed to unfold rather than being rushed, but that the deliberate pacing sometimes reduced the film’s urgency.
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The film’s principal characters are senior police officers Raman Kumar and Ajooni Kohli: after Raman’s team conducts the disputed encounter, Ajooni investigates whether the shooting was staged, driving the institutional conflict.
Kareena Kapoor Khan's crime thriller Daayra opened to a dismal box office response, earning an estimated ₹0.90 crore net on its first day—her lowest opening ever. IndiaToday reported the film, directed by Meghna Gulzar and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, drew just 10–12% occupancy across 2,283 shows, with the Hindi version carrying most revenue while the Malayalam release lagged badly.
The crime thriller trails Kunal Kemmu's Vibe and falls below Kareena's previous low, The Buckingham Murders, which earned ₹1.15 crore on day one. NDTV noted the weak opening comes amid competition from other releases. The film desperately needs a strong weekend and word-of-mouth lift to recover from its slow start.
Two Police Officers Clash Over an Encounter Gone Wrong
Daayra follows senior officers Raman Kumar and Ajooni Kohli as they face an ethical collision. After Raman's team conducts a disputed encounter tied to a rape-and-murder case, Ajooni launches an investigation to determine if the shooting was staged. The conflict pits institutional loyalty against personal conscience.
Critics Split on Pacing and Character Development
The film drew mixed reviews from major outlets. News24Online gave Daayra two stars, criticizing how Kareena Kapoor's role was handled while praising Prithviraj Sukumaran's performance. HindustanTimes reviewer Rishabh Suri awarded three stars, noting the investigation unfolded steadily rather than rushing—but he warned the deliberate pacing sometimes drained urgency from key moments.
Kareena and Prithviraj's First-Ever On-Screen Partnership Falls Flat
Daayra marks the debut collaboration between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran. The September 18 release was positioned as a high-profile crime drama, yet its opening performance suggests audiences stayed away. Newsable reported occupancy hovered around 10–12%, with the Hindi-language version driving most collections while regional versions underperformed significantly.
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