Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar has roped in actor Prithviraj Sukumaran for her next film. The director is working on a film with Kareena Kapoor Khan, tentatively titled Daayra, and Prithviraj has been signed on to play an important role. The film is reportedly based on a true and disturbing incident.

Sources close to the production exclusively said: India Today Digital It was stated that Prithviraj will be seen as a cop in the film. The source said, “Prithviraj was approached after Ayushmann Khurrana and Sidharth Malhotra left Daayra due to scheduling conflicts. He connected with the script and the message of the film. His role is pivotal in driving the narrative, while Kareena’s character will showcase it in a new light.” light, radiating power, fragility and intuition.”

Prithviraj was last seen as the villain in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, which flopped at the box office. This will be the actor’s first collaboration with Kareena and Meghna. The shooting of the movie will start soon.

Meanwhile, Prithviraj gained new popularity among filmmakers, especially those working on performance-oriented subjects, after his incredible appearance in the acclaimed Malayalam film Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life. She was also recently seen in Prabhas’ Salaar: Part I – Ceasefire.

Meghna’s last film was Sam Bahadur, in which Vicky Kaushal played an important role. The film performed quite well at the box office despite clashing with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.