Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee Reunite for Netflix Thriller 'Gajab Raat'
Netflix announces Gajab Raat, a one-night suspense thriller starring Manoj Bajpayee, directed by Ritesh Shah and produced by Neeraj Pandey's Friday Film Works.
The story in focus
Netflix has announced Gajab Raat, a suspense thriller directed by Ritesh Shah and produced by Neeraj Pandey's Friday Film Works. Starring Manoj Bajpayee as a cop weighing personal gain against doing what is right, it premieres on 23 October and reunites Pandey and Bajpayee after nearly a decade.
- Gajab Raat premieres on Netflix on 23 October.
- Ritesh Shah directs in his feature debut; Neeraj Pandey produces via Friday Film Works.
- The ensemble includes Manoj Bajpayee, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda and Nushrratt Bharuccha.
What the film is
Gajab Raat is described as a character-driven suspense thriller unfolding over a single night, following a cop torn between personal gain and what he believes is right. One decision triggers a chain of events with far-reaching consequences, with loyalties tested as the night proceeds.
Neeraj Pandey's Friday Film Works produces, and Ritesh Shah directs, making his directorial debut. The cast includes Manoj Bajpayee, Saqib Saleem, Akshay Oberoi, Divya Dutta, Kiku Sharda and Nushrratt Bharuccha.
Why the pairing matters
The project reunites Pandey and Bajpayee after nearly a decade. Netflix says it continues Pandey's association with the service, following the Khakee series, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar and Taskaree.
Pandey said the tension comes as much from the characters' moral dilemmas as from the events of the night, and that introducing Shah as a director was part of the appeal. Bajpayee said he is drawn to characters that are hard to define.
Release and availability
Netflix states the film premieres on 23 October and that a trailer is available to watch now. The announcement was published on 15 October 2026.
When does Gajab Raat premiere on Netflix?
Netflix says Gajab Raat premieres on 23 October. The streaming announcement, published on 15 October 2026, also states that a trailer for the film is available to watch now.
Sources & further reading
- One Night. One Man. A Series of Choices: Neeraj Pandey and Manoj Bajpayee Reunite for ‘Gajab Raat’ on Netflix ↗about.netflix.com
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