Overview
- Announced at Netflix’s Next on Netflix event, Kartavya was revealed with first-look images as part of the streamer’s 2026 India slate.
- Saif Ali Khan plays police officer Pawan Malik, a character navigating a clash between duty and personal risk as threats close in on his family.
- Pulkit serves as writer-director with production by Gauri Khan for Red Chillies Entertainment, extending their collaboration with Netflix after Bhakshak.
- The ensemble includes Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, and Manish Chaudhari, with Saurabh Dwivedi featured in what is billed as his acting debut following his exit from The Lallantop.
- Kartavya is slated to stream on Netflix in 2026 with the release date to be announced, as Netflix also flagged another Saif Ali Khan title, Hum Hindustani.