Daldal out on OTT: Where to watch, plot, and more about Bhumi Pednekar's psychological crime thriller series
Daldal, starring Bhumi Pednekar is now streaming on Prime Video. The psychological crime thriller series is a gritty, realistic portrayal of Mumbai's underbelly and its crime branch.
Last Updated: 12.13 AM, Jan 30, 2026
Daldal is now streaming on Prime Video, and subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch it with a top-up option. Starring Bhumi Pednekar, Aditya Rawal, and Samara Tijori, the psychological crime thriller series is based on the bestselling novel Bhendi Bazaar by author Vish Dhamija.
Daldal on OTT
As scheduled, Daldal was released on Prime Video on January 30, 2026. The psychological crime thriller series stars Bhumi Pednekar, Aditya Rawal, and Samara Tijori in the lead roles. The series has 7 episodes, and they are 30-50 minutes long.
What's the plot of Daldal?
Daldal, directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, is based on Vish Dhamija's novel Bhendi Bazaar and features Bhumi Pednekar as DCP Rita Ferreira, a Mumbai cop hunting a serial killer while battling her own past traumas. Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, the series co-stars Aditya Rawal and Samara Tijori in a gritty, high-stakes game of survival.
The series revolves around Rita Ferreira (Bhumi Pednekar), the newly appointed, youngest DCP of the Mumbai Crime Branch, who is investigating a series of brutal murders. At the heart of this story is a game of "cat and mouse" between the police and a cold-blooded killer, played by Aditya Rawal.
The story is deeply intertwined with the protagonist's personal struggles, including guilt, impostor syndrome, and a patriarchal work environment. The series explores deep-seated psychological trauma and the dark, hidden corners of Mumbai. Daldal explores the emotional violence and unprocessed trauma of its characters, using it not just for sensationalism but to drive the narrative.
Bhumi Pednekar on her Daldal role
Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Bhumi Pednekar opened up about playing DCP Rita Ferreira and revealed that the role demanded restraint, silence, and a storm of emotions beneath the surface. “She has so much restraint. She’s stoic. She’s not physically expressive or verbose. As an actor, I’m used to material where emotions are heightened. Here, I felt very, very disabled on set," she said.
Daldal FAQs:
Q: Who created and directed the Prime Video series Daldal?
A: Daldal was created for a series by Suresh Triveni. It is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta. Suresh Triveni also co-wrote the series with Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, Rohan D’Souza, and Priya Saggi.
Q: When is Daldal releasing?
A: Daldal is now streaming on Prime Video.
Q: Who plays DCP Rita Ferreira in the series Daldal?
A: The role of DCP Rita Ferreira, the determined police officer in the psychological crime thriller, is played by actor Bhumi Satish Pednekar.