Bhumi Pednekar Daldal is officially set to premiere on Prime Video from January 30, and according to industry sources, the newly released teaser signals one of the darkest and most psychologically intense Hindi crime series of the year. Announced by Prime Video India, Daldal is backed by Abundantia Entertainment and promises a grim, unsettling deep dive into crime, trauma, and moral conflict.
Based on Vish Dhamija’s bestselling novel Bhendi Bazaar, the series is already drawing attention for its brutal imagery and emotionally heavy storytelling.
Bhumi Pednekar Daldal: A Crime Story Set In Mumbai’s Dark Corners
Set against the gritty underbelly of Mumbai, Daldal follows Rita Ferreira, the city’s newly appointed DCP, played by Bhumi Pednekar. Tasked with hunting a cold-blooded serial killer, Rita finds herself pulled into a psychological maze where violence, guilt, and unresolved trauma collide.
According to the official synopsis, the series isn’t driven by the conventional “who did it” question, but instead probes the far more disturbing “why” behind violent crimes.
Daldal Teaser: Brutality Meets Psychological Horror
The teaser for Bhumi Pednekar Daldal is not for the faint-hearted. Fans noticed how the visuals plunge viewers into a world where violence isn’t just shocking—it’s deeply unsettling.
Victims are shown brutally murdered:
- wrists slashed,
- mouths stuffed with raw meat, mobile phones, and objects,
- crime scenes staged with grotesque symbolism.
The horror doesn’t rely on jump scares but builds through atmosphere, silence, and dread, making it clear that Daldal flirts with psychological horror as much as crime thriller.
Bhumi Pednekar As Rita Ferreira: A Haunted Cop
Bhumi Pednekar steps into one of the most intense roles of her career as DCP Rita Ferreira—a woman driven by justice but burdened by guilt and personal demons. Industry insiders suggest this could be a career-defining OTT performance for the actor.
As the investigation deepens, Rita is forced to confront not only the killer’s twisted psyche but also systemic bias within the police force and her own emotional scars.
Makers, Cast & Creative Powerhouse Behind Daldal
Daldal is created for series by Suresh Triveni, and produced by Vikram Malhotra and Triveni under Abundantia Entertainment. The series is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, with writing by Triveni along with Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, Rohan D’Souza, Priya Saggi, and Hussain Haidry.
Alongside Bhumi Pednekar, the series also stars Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal in pivotal roles.
Why Bhumi Pednekar Daldal Breaks The Crime-Thriller Template
According to Prime Video India’s Director and Head of Originals Nikhil Madhok, Daldal deliberately pushes beyond genre norms.
“Daldal isn’t your typical psychological crime thriller. It goes beyond the whodunnit to ask ‘why’, weaving trauma, vulnerability, and resilience into the narrative.”
This focus on emotional consequences rather than spectacle sets Daldal apart in an OTT space crowded with formulaic crime shows.
What Abundantia & Suresh Triveni Said
Producer Vikram Malhotra described Daldal as a story meant to “unsettle and linger long after the screen fades to black,” emphasizing that the series explores the darker corners of the human psyche rather than relying on surface-level thrills.
Creator Suresh Triveni added that the aim was to make a thriller that feels “almost like horror,” where tension simmers quietly and trauma shapes every character’s choices.
He also confirmed that Bhumi Pednekar delivers a performance that balances vulnerability and strength, anchoring the show’s emotional core.
Daldal Release Date & Where To Watch
Bhumi Pednekar Daldal will premiere exclusively on Prime Video worldwide on January 30. The series also marks the beginning of Prime Video’s packed crime-thriller slate for the season, alongside global titles like Cross Season 2, Young Sherlock, Scarpetta, and 56 Days.
Jay-Ho Highlights
With its grim teaser, strong creative backing, and a psychologically layered lead performance, Bhumi Pednekar Daldal is shaping up to be one of the most disturbing and compelling Indian crime series of 2026. This is not a casual binge—it’s a slow-burn descent into guilt, violence, and moral ambiguity.
