Bhumi Pednekar is set to captivate audiences in the upcoming psychological crime thriller, "Daldal," premiering on Amazon Prime Video on January 30. The series marks a stark contrast to her previous OTT venture, Netflix's "The Royals," which was met with criticism. In "Daldal," Pednekar dives into the gritty world of crime investigation, portraying a character far removed from the high-society artifice of "The Royals".

The teaser for "Daldal" has already generated significant buzz, with its disturbing visuals and intense atmosphere. The series opens with a warning for the audience, followed by strange and unsettling scenes. The series is not for the faint-hearted, with some viewers already finding it "disturbing". The teaser dives straight into a montage of gruesome murders and horrifying disfigurements.

Pednekar plays Rita Ferreira, Mumbai's newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in the Crime Branch. Haunted by her past and grappling with present-day demons, Rita embarks on an investigation of a series of murders that puts her on a collision course with a cold-blooded serial killer. As she hunts the killer, Rita must also confront her inner demons, psychological trauma, and systemic biases within the police force.

"Daldal" is based on Vish Dhamija's bestselling novel, "Bhendi Bazaar". The series is created by Suresh Triveni and directed by Amrit Raj Gupta. It is produced by Abundantia Entertainment, with Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni serving as producers. The writing team includes Triveni, Sreekanth Agneeaswaran, Rohan D'Souza, Priya Saggi, and Hussain Haidry. The series also features Aditya Rawal and Samara Tijori in key roles.

Pednekar has described her character as one of the most challenging roles of her career. She noted that she had to communicate through the smallest physical cues, relying less on dialogues and expressive eyes. Pednekar said her character Rita Ferreira's power lies in restraint. The actress shared that it took months to come out of the character, but it was also deeply satisfying.

"Daldal" delves into the exploration of morality and the emotional, psychological origins behind violence. It is a story about guilt, identity, and unresolved wounds, told through a crime investigation. The series adds to Prime Video's growing "cop-verse," following the success of "Paatal Lok" and "Dahaad".