Netflix is gearing up to bring audiences a crime drama like never before with Dabba Cartel, a gripping series that transforms a simple lunchbox delivery service into a perilous drug syndicate. Set to premiere on February 28, this Excel Entertainment production follows five middle-class women whose lives take a dark turn when their humble dabba business inadvertently becomes entangled in a high-stakes pharmaceutical drug operation. As investigations close in and dangers mount, the women must navigate a treacherous path where survival means outsmarting both criminals and law enforcement.
Directed by Hitesh Bhatia and created by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda, Dabba Cartel boasts a stellar ensemble cast, featuring industry veterans like Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey, and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat. The show is set in the Mumbai suburb of Thane, weaving together elements of suspense, ambition, and the unintended consequences of crime.
Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, producers at Excel Entertainment, expressed their excitement about collaborating with Netflix for the series. “Dabba Cartel marks an exciting new chapter for us as we collaborate with Netflix. This series is a dramatic tale of five everyday middle-class women reluctantly starting a drug cartel that ends up colliding with a massive pharma scandal that is under investigation. At Excel, we always try to tell stories that push creative boundaries, and Dabba Cartel is a perfect reflection of that vision. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Netflix and can’t wait for audiences worldwide to experience this compelling and dynamic narrative.”
Monika Shergill, Vice-President of Content at Netflix India, highlighted the show’s unique appeal, stating, “Dabba Cartel is our first major series in partnership with the powerhouse duo Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment. This is a story that follows five women from diverse backgrounds who transform a simple idea into a game-changing enterprise. At its core, Dabba Cartel explores the contrast of ambition and greed set in a middle-class housing society. With a power-packed ensemble cast led by the incomparable Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, and Nimisha Sajayan, Dabba Cartel is a fresh and gripping blend of drama and suspense—where a single unexpected decision sets off far-reaching consequences for the women and their families.”
With an unconventional premise, intense storytelling, and a stellar lineup of actors, Dabba Cartel is poised to be a standout addition to Netflix’s slate of thrillers. Audiences can expect a whirlwind of twists and tension as these five women navigate a world of deception, power struggles, and survival. Mark your calendars for February 28 and get ready for a crime drama that redefines the meaning of an everyday dabba.
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