The teaser for Prime Video’s new psychological crime series Daldal has been released, showcasing Bhumi Pednekar in one of her most dramatic performances to date. Viewers are already making comparisons
to popular serial-killer stories like Dexter as the January premiere promises a dark, multi-layered story that combines procedural drama with profound psychological stakes.
Daldal is poised to stretch the limits of Indian thriller narrative with its eerie imagery and a protagonist facing both her own inner problems and a ruthless killer. The Prime Original, starring Bhumi Pednekkar, Aditya Rawal, Samara Tijori, Geeta Agrawal, and Chinmay Mandlekar, will make its premiere on January 30.
Daldal Trailer: Gritty Crime Thriller
Daldal, the latest Hindi original series on Prime Video, is a new addition to the psychological crime genre. Prime Video released the Daldal trailer on its social media channels on Wednesday. The official trailer presents a terrifying Mumbai where the city is on edge due to a series of violent killings. DCP Rita Ferreira of the Mumbai Crime Branch, played by Bhumi Pednekar, is at the core of the storm. She is a police officer who is driven to find an elusive serial murderer.
The narrative centres on Rita as she pursues a brutal murderer while battling psychiatric trauma, personal guilt, and institutionalised prejudice in the police department. She also encounters Samara Tijori, a tenacious journalist, during her investigation. The inquiry turns into a high-stakes struggle against the protagonist’s personal demons as well as a cruel criminal.
Watch the gripping trailer here:
Fans Reactions
The trailer has already generated significant reactions from fans and followers on social media, with many comparing the series with American crime drama television series ‘Dexter,’ starring Michael C. Hall.
One commented on Instagram, “Dexter vibes,” while a second user wrote, “The trailer gave me goosebumps! Can’t wait.”
Another comment read, “Bhumiiii – there’s no doubt that you are a fine performer!!! You are going to killll with this one!”
“Oh man! @bhumisatishpednekkar you are going to kill this one,” another commented.
About Daldal
Daldal, which is directed by Amrit Raj Gupta and produced by Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni, is based on the best-selling book Bhendi Bazaar by Vish Dhamija. Produced by Abundantia Entertainment, the series is created by Suresh Triveni. Besides Bhumi, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Rahul Bhat, Sandeep Kulkarni, and others play supporting roles.
“Daldal is not just a crime suspense story, but a powerful exploration of trauma and morality,” the filmmakers said in a press release. “Daldal is not your average thriller about psychic crime.”
“It goes beyond the traditional whodunnit to ask ‘why’ by weaving themes of trauma, vulnerability, and resilience into its very fabric,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of Originals at Prime Video India.
