In 2025, Vaani Kapoor’s ‘Mandala Murders’ captivated OTT audiences with its cryptic killings arranged in a striking pattern. Bhumi Pednekar’s series ‘Daldal’ seems to echo that vibe based on the teaser, revealing a series of bloody murders with their own unreal design.
Teaser highlights details
The teaser for ‘Daldal’ showcases a string of horrible murders. In this case, Pednekar’s character spots mobile phones jammed into the victims’ throats. Although she detects a pattern, there’s a subtle suggestion that she might be linked to the killings herself.
Striking parallels to ‘Mandala Murders’
‘Daldal’ answers Vaani Kapoor’s ‘Mandala Murders’ in several striking ways. Much like Vaani Kapoor’s portrayal of CIB officer Rea Thomas in the Netflix show, Bhumi steps into the shoes of DCP Rita Ferreira here, a cop driven by a quest for justice, yet shadowed by a troubling past that resurfaces. The resemblance deepens with the pattern killings: in ‘Mandala Murders’, the killer marked victims’ foreheads with a distinctive design.
Series production and release
‘Daldal’, adapted from Vish Dhamija’s hit novel Bhendi Bazaar, stars Bhumi Pednekar as the lead in this Amazon Prime Video original series. Directed by Amit Raj Gupta with Suresh Triveni among the producers, the psychological crime thriller premieres on the platform starting January 30, 2026.Also See: Hindi Movies | Telugu Movies | Tamil Latest Movies
