Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming theatrical release Raftaar has officially locked a new release date. Also starring Keerthy Suresh in a leading role, the film is now slated to arrive in cinemas on October 16, coinciding with the extended Dussehra weekend.
An Amazon MGM Studios Original, Raftaar is directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and produced by Patralekhaa under the banner of Kampa Film. The project is executive produced by Tarun Bali, with the story and screenplay written by Rohan Narula. PVR INOX Pictures will distribute the film theatrically.
Apart from Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, the film also features Anurag Thakur, Rohan Verma, Tanya Maniktala, and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles.
Raftaar also marks a significant milestone for Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, as it marks the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey as producers in the theatrical space. Announcing the revised release date on social media, Rajkummar shared an emotional note about the film and its personal importance to the couple.
In his post, the actor wrote, “They say building a dream takes time, but living it takes even more hustle! RAFTAAR is not just a film, it’s our first step into the theatrical world, a labour of belief, grit and countless dreams. When something is this personal and special, it deserves the time to grow into something truly memorable. That’s why we are now arriving, in cinemas, on 16 October for the extended Dussehra weekend. When you see RAFTAAR, you won’t just watch a film, you’ll recognise the hustle, the ambition, the fear and the hope that drive every dream. Thank you for being our strength. We’re almost there. हमारे सपनों की रफ़्तार (Our dreams’ speed) full on hai और (and) hustle भी (also)। Catch you on 16th October in Theatres.”
Set against the backdrop of India’s booming ed-tech industry, Raftaar explores the rise of a start-up and the ambition fueling its central characters. The story follows a determined man and an ambitious woman as they navigate success, greed, power, and relationships in a high-stakes world where ethical boundaries are constantly tested.
