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Rapper Raftaar Distances Himself From Film 'Raftaar' as Amazon MGM Sets July 2026 Theatrical Release

The studio-backed drama pairs Rajkummar Rao with Keerthy Suresh in a tale of ambition tested by love.

Overview

  • Rapper Raftaar said on Instagram that he has no connection to the movie sharing his stage name, thanking the makers for the “algorithm rotation.”
  • Amazon MGM Studios confirmed a theatrical release for July 24, 2026 following the official poster reveal on March 14.
  • Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh lead their first on-screen collaboration, with Anurag Thakur, Rohan Verma, Tanya Maniktala and Rajat Kapoor in key roles.
  • Aditya Nimbalkar directs, Patralekhaa produces under Kampa Film, Tarun Bali serves as executive producer and Rohan Narula writes the story and screenplay.
  • The narrative centers on a fast-rising start-up and a charged relationship where ambition, money, power and greed strain personal bonds.