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Actors RajKummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh are set to share screen space for the first time in the upcoming thriller-drama Raftaar. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on July 24, 2026, the makers announced on Saturday.

Streaming giant Amazon MGM Studios revealed the project through a post on its official Instagram handle, describing Raftaar as a gripping, edge-of-the-seat drama.

Set against the fiercely competitive backdrop of the education industry, the film revolves around a rapidly expanding start-up and two driven individuals striving to make their mark. As ambition, money and influence begin to shape their journey, the relationship between them faces intense challenges.

The film is directed by Aditya Nimbalkar and produced by actor-producer Patralekhaa under the banner of Kampa Film. The story and screenplay have been penned by Rohan Narula, while Tarun Bali serves as the executive producer.

Apart from RajKummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, the film also features Anurag Thakur, Rohan Verma, Tanya Maniktala and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles. The makers have not yet revealed further details about the storyline.

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Meanwhile, Rao has several projects in the pipeline. He will next appear in Nikam, a film inspired by the life of noted public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.

Keerthy Suresh was last seen in the Telugu film Revolver Rita, directed by JK Chandru. The film also starred Radhika Sarathkumar, Super Subbarayan, Sunil, Ajay Ghosh, Redin Kingsley and John Vijay, and was released in theatres on November 28 last year.