Bhumi Pednekar is stepping into her darkest and most intense role yet. The trailer of her upcoming crime-thriller series Daldal was unveiled on January 21, 2026, and it promises a nerve-shredding journey through murder, mystery, and psychological turmoil. Based on Vish Dhamija’s bestselling novel Bhendi Bazaar, the series is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 30.
In Daldal, Bhumi plays DCP Rita Ferreira — a brilliant yet emotionally scarred police officer assigned to track down a cold-blooded serial killer terrorising the city. The trailer opens with unsettling visuals of brutal crime scenes and terrified victims, immediately establishing a chilling atmosphere. But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the danger isn’t only outside — it also lives within Rita herself. Haunted by her past and pushed to her limits, she must fight both a criminal mastermind and her own unraveling psyche.
The trailer paints a bleak and claustrophobic world where every clue leads deeper into darkness. Shadowy streets, flickering lights, and distorted reflections hint at a narrative that blends a gritty police procedural with an emotionally charged psychological drama. Rather than a simple whodunit, Daldal appears to explore the emotional cost of justice and the fine line between obsession and duty.
Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and created by Suresh Triveni, the series boasts a strong creative backbone. The writing team — Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, Rohan D’Souza, Priya Saggi, and Hussain Haidry — is known for crafting layered and human stories, suggesting that Daldal will offer depth beyond standard crime thrillers. Produced by Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni, the show aims to deliver cinematic storytelling on the OTT screen.
The series also features a compelling ensemble cast including Samara Tijori, Aditya Rawal, Geeta Agrawal, Chinmay Mandlekar, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Rahul Bhat, and Sandeep Kulkarni. Each character teased in the trailer appears to hold secrets, blurring the line between suspect, victim, and ally.
The title Daldal, meaning “mire,” perfectly reflects the story’s essence — a world where truth is buried beneath layers of deception, and every step toward justice pulls Rita further into danger.
With haunting visuals, an ominous background score, and Bhumi Pednekar’s commanding transformation, Daldal is shaping up to be Prime Video’s next must-watch crime thriller. When it premieres on January 30, audiences will enter the mire — and escaping it may not be easy.