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Daayra Trailer Wins Bollywood Nod: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar Praise Meghna Gulzar’s Crime Thriller
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 10:39 PM
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The trailer for Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming crime thriller Daayra has been met with enthusiastic approval from Bollywood stalwarts including Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar.
The trailer for Meghna Gulzar’s crime thriller Daayra was released on 12 September 2023, offering a glimpse into a gritty narrative set in a small Indian town.
Gulzar, who has previously directed acclaimed films such as "Margarita with a Straw," brings a sharp, socially conscious lens to the story, which follows a young woman entangled in a web of corruption and crime.
Prominent Bollywood figures reacted positively on social media: actress Alia Bhatt praised the film’s bold storytelling, actor Vicky Kaushal highlighted the strong performances, and director Karan Johar called it a “must-watch” for its realistic portrayal of contemporary issues.
The film is slated for theatrical release on 30 October 2023, and the trailer’s reception has already generated significant buzz among audiences and critics alike.
Gulzar, who has previously directed acclaimed films such as "Margarita with a Straw," brings a sharp, socially conscious lens to the story, which follows a young woman entangled in a web of corruption and crime.
Prominent Bollywood figures reacted positively on social media: actress Alia Bhatt praised the film’s bold storytelling, actor Vicky Kaushal highlighted the strong performances, and director Karan Johar called it a “must-watch” for its realistic portrayal of contemporary issues.
The film is slated for theatrical release on 30 October 2023, and the trailer’s reception has already generated significant buzz among audiences and critics alike.