Kartavya: Saif Ali Khan steps back into police uniform in Netflix’s gripping drama

Kartavya marks a full-circle moment for Saif Ali Khan as he returns to the gritty storytelling that fans love him for.

Saif Ali Khan is stepping back into the line of duty. After making waves as a cop in Sacred Games almost a decade ago, he will be seen donning the police uniform once more for Pulkit’s investigative thriller, Kartavya.

Announced as a highlight of the 'Next on Netflix India' 2026 lineup, this project marks a full-circle moment for Saif as he returns to the gritty storytelling that fans love him for.

With Kartavya, Saif Ali Khan continues to impress audiences in the digital space. It’s a natural progression for him after the massive success of projects like Sacred Games, Tandav and Vikram Vedha. Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment, Kartavya is directed by Pulkit and is shaping up to be one of Netflix's biggest 2026 projects.

Talking about the project, Saif Ali Khan said, "Kartavya, which is really great and produced by Shah Rukh Khan's company Red Chillies Entertainment, is going to come out soon. It's a lovely piece by director Pulkit, and I'm really happy that it's coming out on Netflix."

Filmmaker Pulkit is back for round two with Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment. Following the massive buzz surrounding Bhakshak in 2024, the director is returning with Kartavya. Kartavaya shapes up to be one of the most talked-about titles for 2026, with Saif leading from the forefront.

Not just a typical cop story, Saif starrer Kartavya dives deep into the Indian heartland and explores the complex relationship between family ties, the truth, and an officer's duty.

Along with Saif Ali Khan, the film features Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra and Zakir Hussain. While Netflix hasn't locked in a premiere date just yet, the buzz around this star-studded lineup is already generating massive noise.