After playing the role of Sophia Kanmani Shekar in the show The Royals alongside Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar is back with a bang in the dark thriller web series titled Daldal. Donning the police uniform, the Bollywood actress portrays the role of DCP Rita Ferreira, the newly appointed DCP of the Mumbai Crime Branch. With the cat and mouse game, will Rita be able to catch the killer on time and end the game?<h2>Plot of Daldal</h2>The show begins with Rita, the newly appointed DCP, with a tragic past, who had solved a case of child trafficking. Although the promotion makes her the topic of discussion among the male colleagues, she grabs the opportunity of solving the case in which a serial killer is loose. Her main mission is to find the serial killer who slits his victims' wrists after finding a similar pattern in several death cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-ate-akshaye-khanna-dhurandhar-s-ott-debut-leaves-internet-divided-1769787426924">Ranveer ‘ate’ Akshaye? Dhurandhar’s OTT debut leaves internet divided</a>&nbsp;The seven-episode web series showcases how orphanages and shelter homes, which are meant to be protected, become the main target for exploitation, disrupting the system and young minds as well. &nbsp;While on the other hand, Anita, the journalist, with a past similar to Rita's, also causes her to go on a downward spiral after certain circumstances. While Anita's friend Sajid takes out the people who have done wrong to them.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blackpink-s-deadline-concept-teaser-photos-unveiled-for-third-mini-album-1769793023547">BLACKPINK's Deadline: Concept teaser photos unveiled for third mini-album</a>&nbsp;Slowly, with each episode, the mystery unravels, but we see two different sides of the same coin, i.e., Anita and Rita. How the duo navigate their life is also an important aspect of the story.<h2>Is Dalal worth watching?</h2>It has been quite long watching Bhumi Pednekar in a very serious role. In the show, she has showcased her emotions with her expressions, barely speaking, and letting the audience guess her emotional state. The creator and director of the show have tried to make it haunting with a tense background score and an unsettling and tense atmosphere, which is everything a thriller drama needs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/catherine-o-hara-dead-actress-was-taken-to-hospital-in-serious-condition-at-5-am-1769838837180">Catherine O’Hara dead: Actress was taken to hospital 'in serious condition' at 5 am</a>&nbsp;But, in some scenes of the show, the character's psychological introspection and crime-solving details become predictable. While the characters of Anita and Sajid have equally played it very well in the show. Both the characters have been peeled layer by layer that descends into the utter chaos, but the delivery could have been stronger.<h2>Final verdict</h2>Daldal could have been more than the cat-and-mouse game of finding the killer. The web series should have explored more about the psychology of major characters and how it could have been solved rather than killing and violence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/how-to-train-your-dragon-2-ted-lasso-star-phil-dunster-joins-the-cast-of-live-action-sequel-1769782898110">How to Train Your Dragon 2: Phil Dunster joins the cast of live-action sequel</a>&nbsp;With seven episodes and a short runtime, the show is engaging. Daldal has definitely touched on the areas of gender violence, specifically against minors, the crimes committed against the oppressed and vulnerable in society and social stigmas, which happen in real life. It has also showcased how PTSD and traumatic childhood memories make one feel hesitant to do anything in their daily life.<h2>All about Daldal</h2>Daldal tells the story of an individual named Rita Ferreira, who leads a case in which she raids the city brothel and rescues the minor girls. Following this, the media declares her as a hero. Later, in a race against time, she has been assigned to find a cold-blooded killer, but whether she is able to solve it or not forms the main crux of the story.&nbsp;Apart from Bhumi Pednekar, Aditya Rawal and Samara Tijori, the show also features Sandeep Kulkarni, Prateek Pachauri, Ananth Mahadevan, Chinmay Mandlekar, Saurabh Goyal, Vanita Kharat, Keya Ingle and Sandesh Kulkarni, among others.&nbsp;The show is created by Suresh Triveni and helmed by Amrit Raj Gupta, and it is based on Vish Dhamija's bestseller Bhendi Bazaar. Daldal is available to watch on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.&nbsp;

Bhumi Pednekar has made a strong comeback with the series Daldal, which is streaming on the OTT platform. The crime thriller also stars Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal, among others. 

After playing the role of Sophia Kanmani Shekar in the show The Royals alongside Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar is back with a bang in the dark thriller web series titled Daldal. Donning the police uniform, the Bollywood actress portrays the role of DCP Rita Ferreira, the newly appointed DCP of the Mumbai Crime Branch. With the cat and mouse game, will Rita be able to catch the killer on time and end the game? Plot of Daldal The show begins with Rita, the newly appointed DCP, with a tragic past, who had solved a case of child trafficking. Although the promotion makes her the topic of discussion among the male colleagues, she grabs the opportunity of solving the case in which a serial killer is loose. Her main mission is to find the serial killer who slits his victims' wrists after finding a similar pattern in several death cases. Also Read: Ranveer ‘ate’ Akshaye? Dhurandhar’s OTT debut leaves internet divided The seven-episode web series showcases how orphanages and shelter homes, which are meant to be protected, become the main target for exploitation, disrupting the system and young minds as well. While on the other hand, Anita, the journalist, with a past similar to Rita's, also causes her to go on a downward spiral after certain circumstances. While Anita's friend Sajid takes out the people who have done wrong to them. Also Read: BLACKPINK's Deadline: Concept teaser photos unveiled for third mini-album Slowly, with each episode, the mystery unravels, but we see two different sides of the same coin, i.e., Anita and Rita. How the duo navigate their life is also an important aspect of the story. Is Dalal worth watching? It has been quite long watching Bhumi Pednekar in a very serious role. In the show, she has showcased her emotions with her expressions, barely speaking, and letting the audience guess her emotional state. The creator and director of the show have tried to make it haunting with a tense background score and an unsettling and tense atmosphere, which is everything a thriller drama needs. Also Read: Catherine O’Hara dead: Actress was taken to hospital 'in serious condition' at 5 am But, in some scenes of the show, the character's psychological introspection and crime-solving details become predictable. While the characters of Anita and Sajid have equally played it very well in the show. Both the characters have been peeled layer by layer that descends into the utter chaos, but the delivery could have been stronger. Final verdict Daldal could have been more than the cat-and-mouse game of finding the killer. The web series should have explored more about the psychology of major characters and how it could have been solved rather than killing and violence. Also Read: How to Train Your Dragon 2: Phil Dunster joins the cast of live-action sequel With seven episodes and a short runtime, the show is engaging. Daldal has definitely touched on the areas of gender violence, specifically against minors, the crimes committed against the oppressed and vulnerable in society and social stigmas, which happen in real life. It has also showcased how PTSD and traumatic childhood memories make one feel hesitant to do anything in their daily life. All about Daldal Daldal tells the story of an individual named Rita Ferreira, who leads a case in which she raids the city brothel and rescues the minor girls. Following this, the media declares her as a hero. Later, in a race against time, she has been assigned to find a cold-blooded killer, but whether she is able to solve it or not forms the main crux of the story. Apart from Bhumi Pednekar, Aditya Rawal and Samara Tijori, the show also features Sandeep Kulkarni, Prateek Pachauri, Ananth Mahadevan, Chinmay Mandlekar, Saurabh Goyal, Vanita Kharat, Keya Ingle and Sandesh Kulkarni, among others. The show is created by Suresh Triveni and helmed by Amrit Raj Gupta, and it is based on Vish Dhamija's bestseller Bhendi Bazaar. Daldal is available to watch on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.

Bhumi Pednekar has made a strong comeback with the series Daldal, which is streaming on the OTT platform. The crime thriller also stars Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal, among others.&nbsp;

Daldal review: Bhumi Pednekar's web-series showcases a gritty tale that dares to go dark

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for OTT viewers in India and beyond, with a wave of high-profile sequels and new series across crime, drama, psychological thrillers and anthology formats. 

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for OTT viewers in India and beyond, with a wave of high-profile sequels and new series across crime, drama, psychological thrillers and anthology formats.&nbsp;

Daldal to Kohhra 2: 7 web series to look forward to in 2026

Prime Video has just dropped the thrilling teaser for Daldal, and it's a game-changer! Bhumi Pednekar stars as DCP Rita Ferreira, a tough cop investigating a serial killer in Mumbai. The series is based on Vish Dhamija's bestselling book Bhendi Bazaar and promises to be a one-of-a-kind psychological thriller. &nbsp;Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, and co-written by Triveni alongside Rohan D’Souza, Priya Saggi, Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, and Hussain Haidry. Daldal will release on Amazon Prime Video on January 30.<h2>Daldal teaser review: Bhumi Pednekar's cop drama looks dark</h2>The 60-second teaser begins with a warning disclaimer, ‘Viewer discretion advised,’ and within a few seconds, you discover why. &nbsp;Sharing the teaser, Prime Video wrote,''Suffocating. Unsettling. Captivating. Get ready to be pulled in.''

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Based on real-life events, the teaser opens with Bhumi Pednekar, who is playing the role of DCP Rita Ferreira, &nbsp;entering a gruesome crime scene where a man has been brutally murdered with an object stuffed in his mouth. What follows is a series of back-to-back murders that leave Bhumi struggling with her own past traumas. We see her haunted by disturbing visions, including imagining herself in a school uniform stained with blood.&nbsp;&nbsp;The unsettling scenes continue with a suicide and a dead body. All ends in a chilling moment where Bhumi stares directly at the camera. The teaser is without dialogue, and relies heavily on the scenes.&nbsp;<h2>What is Dalal about?</h2>‘’RITA FERREIRA, the newly appointed DCP of the Mumbai Crime Branch, wears her crown like a curse. Introverted and plagued by impostor syndrome, Rita is shaken by the brutal murder of – an innocent good samaritan whose death eerily mirrors a violent thought Rita had about him, just hours earlier. Wracked with guilt, Rita is drawn to the case and, against all odds, takes it upon herself to find the killer while battling resistance from her colleagues, a deeply patriarchal system, and her unravelling personal life. The investigation pits her against ANITA ACHARYA, a rookie reporter, whose dual existence is a scary contrast. But their true conflict isn’t with each other - it’s with the ghosts of their pasts. What follows is a cat-and-mouse game between two women forged in trauma, set against the gritty backdrop of Mumbai and its crime branch. Only one will emerge redeemed,'' read the logline.&nbsp;Apart from Pednekkar, &nbsp;the show stars Aditya Rawal, Samara Tijori, Geeta Agrawal, Chinmay Mandlekar, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Rahul Bhat, Sandeep Kulkarni, Shivraj Walvekar, Sandesh Kulkarni, Jaya Bhattacharya, Saurabh Goyal, Vibhawari Deshpande, Emily R. Acland, Vijay Krishna, Pratap Phad, Pratiek Pachori, Mehul Dinesh Buch. &nbsp;

Known for her versatility, Bhumi enters the unsettling world of gore as a cop who is investigating a series of murders done by a serial killer.  

Prime Video has just dropped the thrilling teaser for Daldal, and it's a game-changer! Bhumi Pednekar stars as DCP Rita Ferreira, a tough cop investigating a serial killer in Mumbai. The series is based on Vish Dhamija's bestselling book Bhendi Bazaar and promises to be a one-of-a-kind psychological thriller. Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, and co-written by Triveni alongside Rohan D’Souza, Priya Saggi, Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, and Hussain Haidry. Daldal will release on Amazon Prime Video on January 30. Daldal teaser review: Bhumi Pednekar's cop drama looks dark The 60-second teaser begins with a warning disclaimer, ‘Viewer discretion advised,’ and within a few seconds, you discover why. Sharing the teaser, Prime Video wrote,''Suffocating. Unsettling. Captivating. Get ready to be pulled in.''

Known for her versatility, Bhumi enters the unsettling world of gore as a cop who is investigating a series of murders done by a serial killer. &nbsp;

Daldal teaser: Bhumi Pednekar's cop drama looks gory, unsettling and captivating

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