‘Kartavya’ trailer out: Saif Ali Khan plays a 'Mahadev ka bhakt' cop torn between professional duty and family safety

Shah Rukh Khan’s production ‘Kartavya’, led by Saif Ali Khan, will stream on OTT starting May 15, 2026. Recently, the makers unveiled the trailer at a Mumbai event on Thursday and received a positive response from the audience.

‘Kartavya’ plot and central conflict

The trailer shows a story where duty, power, and personal issues are closely linked. Saif plays Pawan Malik, a police officer who comes under pressure after a journalist is shot while in his care. As senior officials question him, he is pulled into a dangerous manhunt that uncovers a network of lies and influence. At the same time, his family faces threats due to a problem involving his brother, adding to his struggles. The trailer highlights a tense narrative where the protagonist, a devout 'Mahadev ka bhakt,' must navigate a web of political influence and personal betrayal, forcing him to choose between his professional oath and his family's safety.

‘Kartavya’ actor Saif Ali Khan on his role

According to ANI, Saif talked about the movie and said, "Pawan is a man constantly negotiating with himself, between what he believes is right, what's expected of him, and what he must protect. What drew me to Kartavya is that it doesn't offer easy answers; it puts you in uncomfortable spaces and forces you to ask what you would do when every choice comes at a personal cost. Working with Pulkit and the entire cast made this journey even more compelling and thrilling. It's been especially exciting to collaborate with Red Chillies Entertainment for the first time on a project as layered as Kartavya”.

‘Kartavya’ cast, makers and release date

Helmed by Pulkit and backed by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the film stars Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, and Saurabh Dwivedi in key roles. ‘Kartavya’ will be available to stream on Netflix starting May 15.