‘Kartavya’, a new Netflix movie featuring Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan in the lead role, will make its debut on May 15, the OTT platform announced yesterday.

Described as a tense heartland story of a police officer pushed to his limits in a morally complex world, the movie is directed by Pulkit, best known for ‘Bhakshak’, and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainments, a PTI report from Mumbai yesterday stated.

The cast includes Rasika Dugal, Sanjay Mishra, Zakir Hussain and Manish Chaudhari, alongside Saurabh Dwivedi, who makes his acting debut with the film.

A Netflix media statement read: what happens when doing the right thing comes at the cost of everything you hold close? ‘Kartavya’ brings to screen the tense heartland story. As the lines between right and wrong begin to blur, the film unfolds as a layered exploration of power, guilt, and the consequences of silence, inviting audiences to question morality and the true cost of justice.

Talking about the film, Venky Mysore, CEO, Red Chillies Entertainments Pvt. Ltd, in the Netflix statement is quoted as saying that ‘Kartavya’ is a story that stays with you because it asks difficult questions, about duty, about conscience, and about the choices we make when there are no easy answers”.

He added that Pulkit’s nuanced storytelling, elevated by compelling performances from Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Mishra, Rasika Dugal, Zakir Hussain, Manish Chaudhari, and a striking debut by Dwivedi, lends the film a powerful and authentic voice.

“‘Kartavya’ is a thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of making the ‘right’ choices. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Pulkit in our second association with him following the success of ‘Bhakshak’, the film builds on our ongoing creative partnerships with the two powerhouses whose high-quality and socially relevant storytelling brings a distinct authenticity to the film.

“Led by a powerful performance from Saif Ali Khan alongside a stellar ensemble, the story draws from the lived realities of Indian hinterlands while speaking to themes that travel far beyond its immediate setting. We remain focused on backing creators with distinct ideas and unique voices, and Kartavya reflects that intent with a gripping story that is sure to stay with you well beyond the final frame,” said Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India.