{"id":2396024,"date":"2026-04-30T12:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2396024"},"modified":"2026-04-30T12:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:42:15","slug":"saif-ali-khan-anchors-a-story-of-duty-and-dilemma-red-chillies-entertainments-next-with-netflix-kartavya-out-on-15-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/saif-ali-khan-anchors-a-story-of-duty-and-dilemma-red-chillies-entertainments-next-with-netflix-kartavya-out-on-15-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Saif Ali Khan Anchors a Story of Duty and Dilemma, Red Chillies Entertainment\u2019s Next with Netflix, \u2018Kartavya\u2019; out on 15 May"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What happens when doing the right thing comes at the cost of everything you hold close? <\/span>Kartavya<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> directed and written by<\/span> Pulkit <\/span>(best known for <\/span>Bhakshak<\/span><\/a>), and starring <\/span>Saif Ali Khan<\/span>, premieres on Netflix on 15 May, bringing to screen a tense heartland story of a police officer pushed to his limits in a morally complex world. Alongside <\/span>Saif Ali Khan<\/span>, the film also stars <\/span>Rasika Dugal<\/span>, <\/span>Sanjay Mishra<\/span>, <\/span>Zakir Hussain<\/span>,<\/span> Manish Chaudhari<\/span>, and <\/span>Saurabh Dwivedi, <\/span>marking his acting debut.<\/span><\/p>\n

Produced by <\/span>Gauri Khan<\/span> under the banner of <\/span>Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd<\/span>., <\/span>Kartavya<\/span><\/a> follows a police officer, played by Khan, as he navigates rising threats while grappling with the weight of his duty and the safety of his family. As the lines between right and wrong begin to blur, the film unfolds as a layered exploration of power, guilt, and the consequences of silence, inviting audiences to question morality and the true cost of justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talking about the film, <\/span>Venky Mysore<\/span>, <\/span>CEO<\/span>, <\/span>Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd <\/span>shared, <\/span>\u201cKartavya 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\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cKartavya is a thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of making the \u2018right\u2019 choices. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Pulkit in our second association with him following the success of Bhakshak, the film builds on our ongoing creative partnerships with the two powerhouses whose high-quality and socially relevant storytelling brings a distinct authenticity to the film. Led by a powerful performance from Saif Ali Khan alongside a stellar ensemble, the story draws from the lived realities of Indian hinterlands while speaking to themes that travel far beyond its immediate setting. We remain focused on backing creators with distinct ideas and unique voices, and Kartavya reflects that intent with a gripping story that is sure to stay with you well beyond the final frame,\u201d <\/span>said <\/span>Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With its rooted setting, layered storytelling, and powerful performances, <\/span>Kartavya<\/span><\/a> offers a compelling look at the fragile balance between duty and personal truth, leaving audiences to confront the weight of every decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

~ Kartavya streams exclusively on Netflix from 15 May ~<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

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