A 400-metre athlete’s national-champion dream turns into a fight for survival after he is accused of murder in Garry Khatrao’s sports thrillerHardeep Grewal is gearing up for the release of his next Punjabi film ‘Daudaak’, which is scheduled to hit theatres on October 23, 2026. Directed by Garry Khatrao, the film features Grewal in the lead and is written by him.Unlike a conventional sports drama, ‘Daudaak’ combines athletics with a murder mystery. Hardeep Grewal plays an aspiring 400-metre athlete whose dream of becoming a national champion is thrown into turmoil when he is accused of murder.The film then moves into a different territory as the protagonist fights to prove his innocence. The official synopsis promises a story involving secrets, motives and revelations surrounding the murder, making the thriller element an important part of the narrative.The film’s promotions have now picked up pace ahead of its theatrical release. Its official teaser, released recently, has further introduced audiences to the world of the film and its central conflict.With Hardeep Grewal leading the cast, writing the story and taking on the central character, ‘Daudaak’ brings together two distinct themes, sporting ambition and a fight for justice.The film also stars Malkeet Rauni and Mintu Kappa and is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 23.
