Overview
- Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan as a small-town police officer, began streaming on Netflix on Friday, May 15.
- The crime drama centers on a cop caught between duty, conscience and his family’s safety as an investigation pulls him into local power and caste conflicts.
- Critics are divided, with NDTV praising the film’s grip and Saif’s performance, while Hindustan Times, News18 and Scroll say the plot feels predictable or emotionally distant.
- Reviewers and viewers highlight Saif’s convincing Haryanvi accent and restrained turn, which he says required long practice and close attention to cultural nuance.
- Directed by Pulkit and produced by Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the 1-hour-48-minute film features Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra and journalist Saurabh Dwivedi in his acting debut.