'Dabba Cartel' teaser: Shabana Azmi leads an all-woman crime crew
What's the story
A thrilling new series is coming to Netflix, blending the worlds of "dabba" and "cartel."
The streaming giant dropped the teaser for Dabba Cartel on Friday, announcing its premiere on February 28.
It follows five middle-class women whose lives take a turn when their humble lunchbox service unexpectedly becomes a high-risk drug delivery operation.
This unexpected venture puts them in danger as men from Viva Life—a pharmaceutical company caught up in this syndicate—are probed for illicit drug connections.
Production details
'Dabba Cartel' is a product of Excel Entertainment
Dabba Cartel is an Excel Entertainment product, directed by Hitesh Bhatia, and created by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda.
The series boasts an acclaimed ensemble cast including Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Sai Tamhankar, Nimisha Sajayan, and Shalini Pandey, among others.
Set in Thane's Mumbai suburbs, the show promises a thrilling mix of drama and suspense as it explores the rise of unexpected mafias and complex investigations.
Series theme
It explores ambition and greed
Monika Shergill, Vice-President, Content, Netflix India, called Dabba Cartel a story that follows five women from different walks of life who turn 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."
Producers of Excel Media Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar said, "Dabba Cartel marks an exciting new chapter for us as we collaborate with Netflix."
Twitter Post
In case you missed it, watch the trailer here
Aaj dabbe mein kya hai? 🍴
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) January 31, 2025
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