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Hindi Zee5 unveils first look of thriller Dalimb
Jitendra Kumar, Priya Bapat lead psychological drama set for 2026 premiere.
MUMBAI: Holi colours might fade, but Dalimb’s first look just painted a chilling new shade of suspense. Hindi Zee5 has dropped the haunting first look of its upcoming thriller-drama Dalimb, a high-concept psychological tale that blurs memory, truth, love, loss, reality and illusion. The film, a collaboration between Hindi Zee5 and Ellipsis Entertainment, is slated for exclusive premiere on the platform later in 2026.
Set in suburban middle-class Mumbai, Dalimb promises an immersive, unsettling experience through layered characters and emotionally volatile storytelling. It is toplined by digital star Jitendra Kumar alongside Priya Bapat, Kshitish Date, Kavin Dave, Sai Prasad, Harish Kulkarni and Sagar Yadav in pivotal roles. The film is written and directed by debutant Priya Aven (with dialogue by Varad Bhatnagar and additional dialogue by Tanuj Garg), produced by Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar of Ellipsis Entertainment.
Zee5 business head for hindi and & TV chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “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.”
Priya Aven, writer-director, added, “Dalimb is deeply personal to me… It is a pacy, engaging and unsettling thriller with an emotional core that will shock you and move you in equal measure.”
Ellipsis Entertainment partner Tanuj Garg said, “From its inception, Dalimb felt urgent and distinctive… We’re delighted with our first collaboration with Hindi Zee5 whose exemplary team shared our vision for this high-drama ride.”
Atul Kasbekar, producer, noted, “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.”
Jitendra Kumar said, “When I heard the narration of Dalimb… 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.”
The first look hints at simmering tension and fractured perception, positioning Dalimb as one of Hindi Zee5’s most ambitious and tonally distinctive offerings in 2026. In a streaming world hungry for stories that linger, Dalimb isn’t just arriving, it’s creeping in, ready to leave viewers questioning what’s real long after the screen fades to black.
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Physicswallah acquires Nextseed Foundation for Rs 1 lakh
Edtech firm completes 100 per cent stake purchase, making it wholly owned subsidiary.
MUMBAI: Physicswallah just aced another acquisition because when you’re already teaching millions, why not add a non-profit to the syllabus for just a lakh? Physicswallah Limited announced on Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of Nextseed Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit company, making it a wholly owned subsidiary with effect from 18 March 2026. The transaction, approved by the board on 5 February 2026, involved purchasing 100 per cent of the issued and paid-up equity share capital for a consideration of Rs 1 lakh.
The deal marks the formal closure of the acquisition, with detailed disclosures already submitted to stock exchanges in February in line with SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).
Nextseed Foundation will now operate as part of Physicswallah’s broader education ecosystem, aligning with the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify and strengthen its presence across segments.
The announcement comes on the heels of strong financial performance. Physicswallah reported a 34 per cent year-on-year increase in operating revenue to Rs 1,082 crore in Q3 FY26 (from Rs 810 crore in Q3 FY25). Net profit rose 33 per cent to Rs 102 crore (from Rs 77 crore), and surged 46 per cent sequentially from Rs 70 crore in Q2 FY26, crossing the Rs 100 crore quarterly mark for the first time.
In an edtech landscape where growth is the ultimate exam, Physicswallah isn’t just passing, it’s topping the class, one strategic move (and one very affordable acquisition) at a time.
