Netflix 2026 Slate: Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Ravi Kishan Team Up for Dark Comedy 'Maa Behen'

Among the titles unveiled at Netflix’s 2026 slate presentation, Maa Behen stood out for its tonal shift—a dark comedy that signals the streamer’s continued interest in female-led, genre-bending stories. From its first look, the film appears to operate in a space reminiscent of Darlings, the 2022 Netflix hit starring Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah, where domestic tension, crime and dark humour intersect without diluting their edge.

Directed by Suresh Triveni, best known for Tumhari Sulu, Maa Behen brings together Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Ravi Kishan for the first time.

The story centres on Rekha and her daughters, Jaya and Sushma, who are already the subject of scrutiny in their conservative neighbourhood. When they find a dead body in their kitchen, the perpetually bickering trio is forced to collaborate on a cover-up, turning familial friction into a survival strategy.

Dixit’s casting marks another collaboration with Netflix following projects such as The Fame Game, and reinforces her recent pivot toward character-driven, contemporary storytelling. A defining presence of Hindi cinema for over three decades, Dixit has in recent years embraced streaming platforms to explore roles outside the traditional commercial framework.

Dimri, meanwhile, continues her upward trajectory on Netflix after Bulbbul and Qala, performances that established her as a recurring face in the platform’s original film slate. Ravi Kishan, with his cross-industry presence in Hindi and Bhojpuri cinema, adds a disruptive energy to the ensemble.

The film is produced by Vikram Malhotra and Suresh Triveni, and backed by Abundantia Entertainment in association with Opening Image Films. The story is credited to Triveni and Pooja Tolani, with Tolani also handling the screenplay and dialogues.

Described by the makers as “unapologetically irreverent”, Maa Behen positions itself as a genre hybrid—familiar in its family setup, but deliberately unpredictable in execution. With Netflix supporting its offbeat tone, the film aims to deliver a dark comedy rooted in performance, tension and controlled chaos, rather than spectacle.