‘Detective Sherdil' trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays a charming sleuth in this whodunnit
ZEE5 unveiled the trailer for Detective Sherdil, starring Diljit Dosanjh. Created by AAZ Films and Offside Entertainment and presented by Maurya Entertainment Production, the movie is helmed by Ravi Chhabriya.
The movie seems to be an amalgamation of an eccentric billionaire's mysterious murder, a dysfunctional family full of secrets and a detective who brings his own brand of wit, quirks and charm.
The whodunnit unfolds in the moody streets of Budapest. The movie boasts of a stellar ensemble, including Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, and Kashmira Irani. Detective Sherdil premieres exclusively on ZEE5 on June 20, 2025.
The official logline of the film says, 'When a flamboyant billionaire business tycoon (played by Boman Irani) is found gruesomely murdered in Budapest, what appears to be a hate crime, quickly spirals into something far more. Enter Detective Sherdil—portrayed by Dosanjh—an unorthodox, razor-sharp sleuth with a flair for solving the unsolvable. By his side is Natasha (Diana Penty), a poised and brilliant investigator with a mind as sharp as her presence is striking.'
A murder with many suspects. And a sher with the chaabi to everyone's dil 🦁❤ Are you ready? 🔎
Trailer out now!#DetectiveSherdil premiering on 20th June, only on #ZEE5!#DetectiveSherdilOnZEE5pic.twitter.com/EUDukkdJOP — ZEE5 (@ZEE5India) June 10, 2025
Director Ravi Chhabriya said, 'The trailer of Detective Sherdil is just the beginning, there's a whole lot more madness waiting to unfold! It's been a crazy ride, and having someone like Diljit Paaji on board was honestly a game-changer.'
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Talking about his character, Diljit Dosanjh said, 'Playing Detective Sherdil has been fun for me. The character quirks and this attitude is something that I have tried differently. Hope audiences enjoy this character and the film.'
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