March 02: This Holi, as colours dissolve boundaries and emotions rise to the surface, Hindi ZEE5 is unveiling the haunting first look of its upcoming thriller-drama, Dalimb — a film that promises to blur the lines between memory and truth, love and loss, reality and illusion. The film marks the maiden collaboration between Hindi ZEE5 and Ellipsis Entertainment, a renowned production house synonymous with acclaimed, unconventional and high-concept movie content, toplined by bold powerhouse actors and promising debutant directors.
Set against the backdrop of suburban middle-class Mumbai, the film, slated for release on the platform later this year, promises to be a deeply immersive and unsettling cinematic experience. The arresting first look of the film hints at a powerful story steeped in emotional volatility, fractured perception, and simmering tension — positioning the film as one of the platform’s most ambitious, awaited and tonally distinctive offerings in 2026.
Toplined by digital superstar Jitendra Kumar alongside Priya Bapat, Kshitish Date, Kavin Dave, Sai Prasad, Harish Kulkarni, and Sagar Yadav, in pivotal roles, Dalimb has been written and directed by Priya Aven, a long-standing executive in the corporate movies space, with dialog by Varad Bhatnagar, and additional dialog by Tanuj Garg
Business Head Hindi ZEE5 and Chief Channel Officer & TV, Kaveri Das, said, “At Hindi ZEE5, our focus is on building a strong Direct-to-Digital (D2D) ecosystem with commissioned, streaming-first films at its core. Dalimb is a psychological drama that explores the fragile intersections of memory, guilt, and human relationships, unfolding through layered characters and emotionally charged storytelling. This film is part of our strategic effort to strengthen our commissioned D2D pipeline for the year ahead, backing distinctive, high–impact stories created exclusively for digital audiences. With Dalimb, we continue to expand our premium Hindi D2D slate, delivering culturally rooted narratives designed to resonate long after the credits roll.”
Speaking about the film, writer-director Priya Aven said, “Dalimb is deeply personal to me, and I cannot wait for the audiences to enter its world. Much has been drawn from events and realities I have witnessed first-hand. It is a pacy, engaging and unsettling thriller with an emotional core that will shock you and move you in equal measure. I have known Tanuj (Garg) for decades as a work colleague, and I was sure about vesting my first child in capable and passionate hands. The association with Ellipsis and Zee5 on my debut feature, has been deeply gratifying.”
Producer Tanuj Garg, Partner – Ellipsis Entertainment, said, “From its inception, Dalimb felt urgent and distinctive. In continuation of Ellipsis’ philosophy of identifying, nurturing and backing bold, atypical and clutter-breaking content, I knew we had to support Dalimb from the minute I heard it. Priya’s gut, conviction and passion are unwavering, which is what we look for in young, new directors. We jammed together on the script for the better part of a year, before arriving at what we believed was both creatively ambitious and emotionally powerful. We’re delighted with our first collaboration with Hindi ZEE5 whose exemplary team shared our vision for this high-drama ride. We look forward to many more rewarding associations of the ilk in the future.”
Producer Atul Kasbekar added, “Dalimb is the kind of film that stays with you long after it ends. It’s a bold and unconventional story that pushes the boundaries of psychological storytelling while remaining deeply relatable at its core. We look forward to sharing it with audiences this year.”
Actor Jitendra Kumar said, “When I heard the narration of Dalimb at the Ellipsis office last year, I was drawn to its honesty and the depth of the character. Suraaj is layered with a very different graph and I feel that the audience will really connect with it. Working with Priya, Tanuj, Atul and the Ellipsis team was a smooth and fulfilling experience. I’m looking forward to the audience watching the film.”
The first look of Dalimb is out now. The film premiers later in 2026, exclusively on Hindi ZEE5!