Bhumi Pednekar’s Daldal storms Prime Video charts worldwide after January debut

Bhumi Pednekar’s gritty crime series Daldal has emerged as a major global breakout for Indian streaming content, climbing Prime Video charts across continents within days of its release on January 30, 2026.

Based on Vish Dhamija’s novel Bhendi Bazaar, the series has struck a chord with international audiences through its dark psychological tone and Pednekar’s commanding performance as DCP Rita Ferreira, a morally complex police officer navigating crime, institutional decay, and her own unresolved past.

Global chart performance

Shortly after its release, Daldal surged to the top of Prime Video rankings in multiple international markets, marking it as one of the platform’s strongest Indian exports in recent years.

The series ranked #1 in countries including Switzerland, Indonesia, Germany, Australia, Singapore, and Canada, while also securing high positions in major streaming territories. Reports place the show at #4 in the United States, #7 in the United Kingdom, and as high as #2 in the UAE, underscoring its widespread appeal beyond the Indian diaspora.

Critical and audience response

Critically, Daldal has been praised for its uncompromising tone and thematic depth. While some reviews point to occasional repetition in its narrative structure, the consensus highlights the strength of its central performance.

Pednekar’s portrayal of Rita Ferreira is emotionally restrained, deeply scarred, and relentlessly focused has been widely described as a powerhouse lead turn, anchoring the series with intensity and quiet authority. Viewers have also responded strongly to the show’s exploration of gender crimes, systemic failure, and moral ambiguity, elements that lend the thriller a universal resonance.

A milestone for Indian streaming content

The global traction of Daldal is being seen as a significant moment for Amazon Prime Video India, positioning the series among the rare Indian originals to achieve sustained international visibility. Its success reinforces the growing appetite for Indian stories that move beyond spectacle, leaning instead on layered characters and psychologically driven storytelling.

With Darlings, Bhumi Pednekar not only expands her own performance repertoire but also helps push Indian crime dramas further into the global mainstream.