Jitendra Kumar, known for popular shows like Panchayat and Kota Factory, is stepping into a new genre with the upcoming psychological thriller Dalimb.
The film is written and directed by Priya Aven. It also features Priya Bapat, Kshitish Date, Kavin Dave, Sai Prasad, Harish Kulkarni and Sagar Yadav in important roles.
The movie will premiere on ZEE5, although the official release date has not been announced yet.
Set in suburban middle class Mumbai, Dalimb explores themes of memory, truth and emotional conflict. The story aims to blur the boundaries between love and loss, as well as reality and illusion.
A recently released first look poster has already caught the attention of viewers. It shows Jitendra Kumar in a completely different appearance with his face painted in red, yellow, white and black using a folk art style.
Talking about the project, Jitendra Kumar said he was immediately drawn to the script when he heard the narration last year. He felt the story had emotional honesty and strong character depth.
His role in the film is named Suraaj. According to the actor, the character has multiple layers and follows a complex emotional journey.
Jitendra Kumar also spoke positively about working with the film’s creative team. He described the collaboration with the Ellipsis team as smooth and fulfilling.
The announcement of Dalimb has generated excitement among fans who are curious to see the actor in a darker and more intense role.
However, some viewers have already started comparing the project with Kantara starring Rishab Shetty.
A section of online users believe the visuals and tone appear somewhat similar to Kantara. Some even speculate that the film could resemble an OTT inspired version of the concept.
Despite these comparisons, many fans remain eager to watch the film. The audience is now waiting for the official release date announcement on ZEE5.
For Jitendra Kumar, Dalimb represents a significant shift from his earlier roles and a new phase in his acting career.
