Detective Sherdil movie is a 2025 Bollywood Hindi mystery comedy film, directer is Ravi Chhabriya, while producer is Himanshu Kishan Mehra, Ali Abbas Zafar, Rohini Singh, and Manmeet Singh.
Diljit Dosanjh plays the main character in this ZEE5 original, which also features Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, and Banita Sandhu.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Budapest, the story follows the witty and unconventional detective Sherdil as he investigates the mysterious murder of an Indian-origin telecom tycoon. Blending suspense, humor, and intriguing twists, the film offers an entertaining detective adventure filled with unexpected revelations and memorable characters.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Ravi Chhabriya
- Writer: Ravi Chhabriya, Ali Abbas Zafar
- Screenplay: Sagar Bajaj, Ali Abbas Zafar
- Producer: Himanshu Kishan Mehra, Ali Abbas Zafar, Rohini Singh, Manmeet Singh
- Star Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, Banita Sandhu
- Cinematography: Marcin Laskawiec
- Editor: Ravi Chhabriya
- Music Director: Various Artists
- Production companies: Offside Entertainment, Maurya Entertainment, AAZ Films
- Genre: Comedy, Mystery
- Distributor: ZEE5
- Release date: 20 June 2025
- Running time:106 minutes
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
Detective Sherdil movie 2025 Trailer
Star Cast
- Diljit Dosanjh as Detective Sherdil
- Diana Penty as Natasha
- Boman Irani as Pankaj Bhatti
- Ratna Pathak Shah as Rajeshwari Bhatti
- Chunky Panday as Bodhi Mama
- Banita Sandhu as Shanti Bhatti
- Sumeet Vyas as Angad Bhatti
- Kashmira Irani as Falak
- Mikhail Yawalkar as Danny
- Arjun Tanwar as Purvak
- Sarah Barlondo as Elizabeth
- Mukesh Bhatt as Jaipal
Story of the film
Pankaj Bhatti, a wealthy businessman of Indian descent, is brutally killed in Budapest. A complicated scheme quickly emerges from what at first appears to be a hate crime. To solve the case, Natasha teams up with Detective Sherdil, a clever and unconventional investigator. As the investigation progresses, Sherdil comes across a number of strange suspects, such as Bodhi Mama, Shanti, and different Bhatti family members. Hints point to long-standing resentment and covert fraud. In the end, Sherdil’s keen intellect and intuition reveal the true murderer of Bhatti.
Production
Ali Abbas Zafar, Sagar Bajaj, and Ravi Chhabriya co-wrote the film, which he also directed and edited. Himanshu Kishan Mehra, Ali Abbas Zafar, Rohini Singh, and Manmeet Singh produced it under the auspices of Offside Entertainment, Maurya Entertainment, and AAZ Films. The whole movie was filmed in Budapest, Hungary.
Review
The pulpy detective thriller wastes Diljit Dosanjh’s comic timing and on-screen presence, according to Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India.
There are enough talented actors in this ensemble, led by Diljit Dosanjh, for us to expect an entertaining whodunit, according to Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express, who gave it a rating of 1.5 out of 5. However, the characters are made even flatter by the flat treatment.
India’s Vineeta Kumar Today gave “Detective Sherdil” a rating of 1.5 out of 5 and stated that it is less exciting than a lengthy episode of “Crime Patrol.” The movie itself doesn’t seem creative enough to make the entire experience worthwhile, despite Sherdil’s best efforts to keep you interested.
According to Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu, Diljit Dosanjh gives an unimpressive lead role in this complex murder mystery, which is reminiscent of “Knives Out.”
The Times of India’s Ronak Kotecha rated “Detective Sherdil” with 2.5 stars out of 5, stating that while it attempts to be a cunning caper, it ultimately turns out to be only a colourful diversion. It might have succeeded with a more clever script and witty humour. You won’t mind leaving this mystery unresolved, though, as it stands.
In contrast to “Housefull 5 (A and B)” and “36 China Town,” Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost notes in his assessment that “the final twist doesn’t feel frivolous.” It highlights the frailty of unhealthy relationships while also enhancing the core of the narrative.
According to Amogh Ravindra of the Deccan Herald, Diljit Dosanjh portrays the title role, a charming and witty investigator. The character frequently veers into caricature, which detracts from the mystery even though he provides his signature likability. The part played by Diana Penty seems underwritten.
According to Nandini Ramnath of Scroll, the 106-minute film settles into a farce in which adults act like cartoon characters and Sherdil jumps from one insight to the next once the expectation of fundamental rigour is set aside, which is early on. The show is dominated by Diljit Dosanjh without anyone noticing.
Yatamanyu Narain of News 18 noted that Diljit Dosanjh’s Detective Sherdil is a polished murder mystery that combines clever humour, surprising turns, and breathtaking graphics.
Devesh Sharma of Filmfare rated 2.5/5 stars and said that Sherdil is a mishmash of themes. It’s a murder mystery, comedy, moral drama, and parody all rolled into one.
Aishwarya Vasudevan of OTT Play also rated this film 2.5/5 stars and said that Detective Sherdil banks on Diljit Dosanjh’s charm but delivers a predictable mystery with meme-style humour, stellar casting, and an underwhelming plot that lacks suspense and surprise.
According to Shreyas Pande of Cinema Express, who rated the movie two stars out of five, it aims to be slick and quirky but just uses superficial embellishments.
