Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the first look of Saif Ali Khan’s upcoming Netflix film Kartavya, a gritty heartland drama backed by Red Chillies Entertainment. The poster shows Saif in an intense cop avatar amid fire and chaos, hinting at a story of duty and moral conflict, with the film set to premiere on May 15.
Shah Rukh Khan took to his Instagram handle and shared the poster of the film. SRK wrote, "Kartavya ke iss chakravyuh mein, har faisla ek imtihaan hoga. Watch Kartavya, out 15 May, only on Netflix."
Directed by Pulkit, Kartavya follows a police officer played by Saif Ali Khan as he struggles to balance duty, rising threats, and his family’s safety. Set in India’s heartland, the film explores moral dilemmas, guilt, and the cost of justice, with a supporting cast including Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, and debutant Saurabh Dwivedi.
Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies, Kartavya marks another collaboration with Netflix. CEO Venky Mysore described it as a thought-provoking film on duty and moral choices, powered by strong performances from Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Mishra, Rasika Dugal, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari and debutant Saurabh Dwivedi.
Talking about the film, Venky Mysore, CEO, Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd, shared, "Kartavya 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. Pulkit’s 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 fore."