Rajkummar Rao-Keerthy Suresh's 'Raftaar' to release on July 24
What's the story
Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh are set to share the screen for the first time in Raftaar, directed by Aditya Nimbalkar. The film, produced by Patralekhaa under Kampa Films, will hit theaters on July 24, 2026. The announcement was made on social media platforms by both actors on March 14. The film also stars Anurag Thakur, Rohan Verma, Tanya Maniktala, and Rajat Kapoor. It is presented by Amazon MGM Studios.
Plot details
This is what the film is about
The film is set in a high-stakes world where "ambition builds empires...and success comes at a price." It revolves around a startup and the relationship between a driven man and an equally ambitious woman. The synopsis states, "As money, power, and greed spiral, their hunger to win begins to clash with love." "The rise is intoxicating, but after the fall, the question is simple: can they fight their way back to the top, or is this where it all ends?"
Satirical commentary
Earlier reports claimed film takes dig at education system
Before its official announcement, a source told Mid-Day that Raftaar offers a satirical take on today's profit-driven education system. The report stated that the film humorously exposes how the focus in education has shifted from imparting knowledge and shaping the country's future to chasing profits.
Actor's lineup
Other projects in Rao's kitty
Apart from Raftaar, Rao has a couple of other projects in the pipeline. He will be seen in Toaster with Sanya Malhotra, directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary. The film will stream on Netflix and tells the story of a man who becomes obsessed with a toaster he gifts to a newlywed couple. He will also lead the biopics of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly.