Saif Ali Khan's 'Kartavya' backed by Shah Rukh Khan, gets May 15 release date

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan will be back in uniform and taking over screens with his long-awaited crime drama 'Kartavya', finally getting its release date.After a long three-year wait, the makers finally announced that the film will get its streaming debut this summer. As per Variety India, 'Kartavya' has locked its premiere date on Netflix for May 15, 2026.Backed by Shah Rukh Khan’s production house and directed by Pulkit, the film has been awaiting its release for several years, before finally scoring its streaming debut.Expressing his enthusiasm, Saif said during the first look launch, in a statement, "‘Kartavya’… is a lovely piece by director Pulkit, and I’m really happy that it’s coming out on Netflix."Kartavya movie plotAs per the report, set in the heartland, 'Kartavya' explores the complex intersections of law, family, truth and duty. follows a police officer caught in an intense moral conflict, even as escalating threats endanger his family. With personal stakes rising, he is forced to confront how far he'll go to uphold his duty.Kartavya castThe film also features an ensemble cast including Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Hussain and Manish Chaudhari.Kartavya to mark Saif's return as a copThe project marks Saif’s return as a cop, nearly seven years after the success of 'Sacred Games'. He was also most recently seen in the web series 'Jewel Thief', produced by Siddharth Anand.Shah Rukh Khan gears up for 'King' releaseMeanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is also gearing up for the release of his film 'King'. The gangster film is slated to hit the big screens this December. The film also starring Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone, is slated to release on December 24, just days after the release of 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Dune: Part Three'.