Dabba or drugs? Shabana-Jyotika serve crime feast in 'Dabba Cartel'
What's the story
Netflix has dropped the official trailer for its upcoming series, Dabba Cartel. The show is a riveting crime drama that revolves around five women whose innocent dabba (lunchbox) business unexpectedly thrusts them into the dangerous world of a drug cartel. What starts as a simple lunch service soon spirals into a high-risk game of crime, deception, and survival. The series will premiere on February 28.
Plot twist
It delves into the sinister world of Viva Life Pharmaceuticals
The upcoming show is set in the bustling suburbs of Thane where ambition and danger intertwine. As the plot thickens, the women and their husbands get caught in a dark and sinister world—Viva Life Pharmaceuticals. The trailer gives us a sneak peek into this web of greed, betrayal, and unexpected alliances. The series poses a pertinent question: How far will these people go to protect themselves and their loved ones?
Twitter Post
Take a look at the announcement post here
They're cooking. And it's criminally good 👀 💸
— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) February 18, 2025
Watch Dabba Cartel, out 28 February, only on Netflix.pic.twitter.com/ujxywmjaeW
Stellar cast
'Dabba Cartel' boasts a star-studded ensemble cast
The series features an ensemble cast of critically acclaimed actors such as Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey, and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat. Dabba Cartel's creator Shibani Akhtar said they wanted to explore the extraordinary journey of ordinary household women and how resilience can push them into unimaginable circumstances. The show has been written by Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher, and produced by Excel Entertainment.