Kartavya 2026

Kartavya is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language crime drama written and directed by Pulkit. Produced by Gauri Khan under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment, the film stars Saif Ali Khan and Rasika Dugal in the lead roles, with Sanjay Mishra, Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Hussain, and Manish Chaudhari in supporting parts. Released directly on Netflix on May 15, 2026, the film follows a police officer whose personal life and professional responsibilities collide when dangerous threats put his family at risk.

• Release Date: May 15, 2026
• Director: Pulkit
• Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
• Runtime: 104 Minutes
• Studio/Platform: Red Chillies Entertainment
• Distributor: Netflix
• Language: Hindi
• Country: India

Kartavya 2026 Storyline

Pawan Malik is an honest and dedicated police officer who believes in upholding the law, no matter the cost. His principles are put to the test when powerful enemies begin targeting his family. As violence escalates and pressure mounts from all sides, Pawan finds himself facing an impossible choice between protecting his loved ones and staying true to his oath as a police officer.

The story unfolds as a tense crime thriller that explores duty, morality, and the consequences of choosing justice in a world shaped by corruption and personal sacrifice.

Cast

• Saif Ali Khan as Pawan Malik
• Rasika Dugal
• Sanjay Mishra
• Saurabh Dwivedi
• Zakir Hussain
• Manish Chaudhari
• Yudhvir Ahlawat
• Durgesh Kumar

Production Details

Kartavya is written and directed by Pulkit and produced by Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. Anil Mehta served as the cinematographer, while Zubin Sheikh handled the editing. The music was composed by Anurag Saikia. The film marks Saif Ali Khan’s return to the crime-thriller genre and presents him as a devout follower of Lord Shiva and a police officer caught between family and duty. The first look and trailer highlighted the film’s gritty tone and moral conflict at its core.

Release Date & Where to Watch

Kartavya premiered exclusively on Netflix on May 15, 2026. The film was officially announced by Netflix in February 2026 and released directly on the streaming platform without a theatrical run. It is available worldwide in Hindi with subtitle options in multiple languages.