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Amazon MGM Announces Raftaar Release July 24, 2026

Published 14 March 2026

Amazon MGM Studios has announced that the upcoming film "Raftaar," starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, will release in theaters on July 24, 2026. The drama, directed by Aditya Nimbalkar, marks the first on-screen collaboration between the two lead actors and explores the tensions between ambition and personal relationships in a competitive business environment.

The announcement came on March 14 via social media platforms, including Instagram, where a poster featuring the film's title was shared. The caption read, "Ambition built it. Greed will test it. Raftaar, releasing on July 24, at a theatre near you." Produced by Patralekhaa, Rao's wife and fellow actor, under the banner of Kampa Film, the project is executive produced by Tarun Bali, with story and screenplay by Rohan Narula.

At its core, "Raftaar" follows the story of a fast-rising startup in the education sector, where the pursuit of success drives the narrative. The plot centers on a driven man, played by Rao, and an equally ambitious woman, portrayed by Suresh, whose relationship becomes strained as money, power, and greed intensify. Their hunger to succeed clashes with their growing affection, leading to an...

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