Daayra Early Positive Reviews: Trustworthy or PR Game?

Prithviraj and Kareena in Daayra

Daayra is releasing on September 18, 2026. While the buzz is very low, the initial reactions to the film are out now from those who have watched it at the premiere, reportedly organized by the makers.

All those who had a chance to watch Daayra in advance have praised the movie. Most of them called it a gripping investigative thriller, adding that the story has similarities to real-life cases, including the veterinary doctor rape in Telangana that happened in 2019.

The movie has also been described as a hard-hitting drama, with specific appreciation for the performances of the leads, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan. A few also called Daayra a comeback for Prithviraj, adding that although the movie starts on a slow note, it picks up in the later portions. Meghna Gulzar’s direction has also been praised.

The reactions clearly hint that Meghna Gulzar has made a good film. But these reviews cannot be trusted since the real results will be revealed once the film arrives at the big screen this Friday.

Notably, trade experts have pointed out that while the film is going to deliver a lot in terms of content, its box office performance is doubtful. Some even claimed that this might add a flop to the list of Meghna Gulzar after a long time. Apart from this, the experts noted that people are hardly aware of the film, which will impact the collections.

Some critics said that the film is confirmed to take a low opening. However, they are confident that the numbers will pick up if the word-of-mouth is extraordinary and the content leaves a positive impression on everyone.

Advance booking has already opened, and the figures are not so good. Let’s wait and see if a miracle can save Daayra from falling at the box office.