Dabba Cartel OTT release date: Here's where and when you can watch Shabana Azmi-led crime drama

Last year, when Netflix announced its upcoming shows at the Next on Netflix event in India, many caught the audience’s attention. One surprise among them was the Dabba Cartel, led by Shabana Azmi. By the looks of it, the show seemed to be a crime drama with women at its center. Fans eagerly awaited its release, and now, Netflix has finally confirmed the premiere date with a teaser. Read on to learn everything you should know about the same.

Dabba Cartel Release Date Out

Get ready for an ordinary dabba (lunchbox) to unravel a world of felonies and misdeeds, where what you see is never what you get. Dabba Cartel tells the unique tale of a reluctant cartel: the lives of five middle-class women and their families are thrown into chaos when their small-scale dabba service spirals into an unexpected venture— a high-stakes drug delivery operation. The women-led cartel is suddenly thrust into peril, while the men—employees of a pharmaceutical company, Viva Life, at the center of this syndicate—are investigated for their ties to an illegal drug operation.

Produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Hitesh Bhatia, Dabba Cartel is a riveting drama set to premiere on February 28 on Netflix. Created by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda, the series features a powerhouse ensemble cast, including Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey, and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat.

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About Dabba Cartel

Set in the Mumbai suburbs of Thane, Dabba Cartel is a thrilling mix of suspense, drama, and unexpected twists. It explores the rise of an unintentional mafia and a tangled investigation. As the fate of these middle-class families hangs in the balance, will they escape the world of crime or sink deeper into its dangerous grip?

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, producers at Excel Media and Entertainment LLP, shared, "Dabba Cartel marks an exciting new chapter for us as we collaborate with Netflix. This series tells the dramatic tale of five ordinary middle-class women who reluctantly start a drug cartel, only to find themselves colliding with a massive pharma scandal under investigation. At Excel, we always strive to tell stories that push creative boundaries, and Dabba Cartel perfectly reflects 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.

With its groundbreaking story and standout performances, Dabba Cartel promises to be captivating and unforgettable. Mark your calendars for February 28, when Netflix will premiere it!

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