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India Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Detective Sherdil trailer: Diljit Dosanjh is Sherlock in whodunnit set in Budapest
Actor Diljit Dosanjh is playing a detective for the first time in his upcoming film 'Detective Sherdil'. The trailer for the whodunnit set in Budapest was released on June 10, 2025. Diljit plays the titular role in the trailer begins with the murder of a billionaire played by Boman Irani in Budapest, Hungary. Diljit, as Detective Sherdil enters the crime scene alongside his co-investigator Natasha, played by Diana Penty. He then comes across several family members who are possible suspects in the business-tycoon's from the confusing plot about the killer, 'Detective Sherdil' also depicts Diljit's flamboyant, witty charm as he calls himself 'Sherlock' for the West and 'Byomkesh' for Indians. The two-minute, 36-second trailer brings a gripping game of deceit, where every suspect harbours a secret, and each new revelation flips the story on its head. The film's director, Ravi Chhabriya, reflected on the blend of mystery with dark humour. He said in a statement, "The trailer of 'Detective Sherdil' is just the beginning. There's a 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."While praising Diljit and his acting prowess, he further said, "From day one, I knew we needed a detective who could balance charm, wit, and a bit of swagger, and Diljit brought all of that and more. The way he got the character to life; and gave it a pulse, a whole new energy that made our vision feel more real."advertisementDiljit, while expressing his excitement about playing a detective, 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."Watch 'Detective Sherdil' trailer here: Diana shared insight about working on a mystery-thriller and said, "Natasha is one of the most grounded characters I've played—she's sharp and lives with logic, structure, and precision. So, throwing her into the chaos of this case was so much fun to explore. What I loved about 'Detective Sherdil' was the tone—clever, edgy, unpredictable.""Working with Ravi Chhabriya was special—he's clear, collaborative, and gives actors space to really own their characters. And doing this with such a stellar cast, on a platform like ZEE5 which is all about bold, diverse storytelling, was just the cherry on top," she added.'Detective Sherdil' also features Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, Kashmira Irani, and others in crucial roles. The film was created by AAZ Films and Offside Entertainment; presented by Maurya Entertainment film will be available for streaming on ZEE5 from June 20.
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First Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
'Detective Sherdil' Trailer Review: An entertaining Diljit Dosanjh teams up with a no-nonsense Diana Penty to solve a murder mystery
The film also stars Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah in crucial roles. Irani plays a business tycoon who has been murdered in broad daylight. read more Diana Penty stuns in a new avatar — a no-nonsense, razor-sharp detective in Detective Sherdil, opposite the ever-entertaining Diljit Dosanjh. The trailer has just hit the internet and it's everything we didn't know we needed - mystery, comedy, and a whole lot of cat-and-mouse chaos! And the two are out to solve a murder mystery. The film also stars Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah in crucial roles. Irani plays a business tycoon who has been murdered in broad daylight. This is yet another whodunit after Chhal Kapat, Housefull 5, Criminal Justice 4, and many more titles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD From punchy one-liners to thrilling twists, Diana and Diljit's Tom-and-Jerry-style chemistry is already a highlight. Both actors take on the roles of detectives, and they look every bit the part. We can't wait to see this dynamic duo solve crimes (and probably create a little mayhem along the way). Directed by debutant Ravi Chhabria and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar under AAZ Films, Offside Entertainment, and Maurya Entertainment, the film also features an ensemble cast including Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey, Ratna Pathak Shah, Banita Sandhu, and Sumeet Vyas. Shot in Budapest and streaming on OTT from June 20, 2025, Detective Sherdil is all set to be a rollercoaster of laughs, clues, and complete chaos.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘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!# — 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.' ALSO READ:Diljit Dosanjh and Will Smith break the Internet with bhangra moves 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.'
Mint
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Detective Sherdil OTT release date: Where and when to watch Diljit Dosanjh's thriller movie online
Detective Sherdil OTT release date: Diljit Dosanjh is all set to bring a fun-filled mystery thriller to your homes with his upcoming movie, Detective Sherdil. The Amar Singh Chamkila star is playing the titular role in the thriller movie, directed by first-time filmmaker Ravi Chhabriya, who earlier assisted Ali Abbas Zafar on projects like Sultan, Bharat, and Tiger Zinda Hai. 'Our film will charm you with comedy, and thrill you with mystery, it's an out and out family watch,' Zafar said. Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil will be released on ZEE5 on June 20, the streamer officially announced on Sunday, June 8. In a post on X, Zee5 said, 'Sherdil's detective skills are about to be an ATE/10. Don't say we didn't warn ya. Detective Sherdil premiering on 20th June, only on ZEE5!' The movie is presented by Zafar's banner AAZ Films and Offside Entertainment. It is a Maurya Entertainment Production. Chhabriya and Ali Abbas Zafar have also penned the script with Sagar Bajaj. Shot in Budapest, Detective Sherdil tells the story of a unique detective tasked with solving a case that is far from ordinary. 'Diljit and I have previously worked on Jogi. After wrapping that film, I was sure we must work together again. He is one of the biggest stars we have, and now, as we bring Detective Sherdil to audiences on ZEE5, I still can't believe we've wrapped up our second collaboration!' Zafar said in a statement. Kaveri Das, ZEE5's business head in Hindi, said Detective Sherdil has a mystery mixed with a 'twist of wit and unconventional storytelling'. 'Think shadowy secrets, eccentric suspects, and plot turns you won't see coming—all delivered with a wink. This title is a sharp, stylish addition to our slate of movies, proving once again that ZEE5 is the destination for mystery lovers who like their crime stories with character,' she added. Other than Diljit Dosanjh, the Detective Sherdil ensemble cast also includes Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Panday, Ratna Pathak Shah, Banita Sandhu and Sumeet Vyas. Detective Sherdil is produced by Himanshu Mehra, Rohini Singh and Manmeet Singh.
New Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Pankaj Tripathi, Aditi Rao Hydari team up for Parivarik ManuRanjan
Aditi added, 'When I read the script, I smiled through it. For me it's rare to come across a story in this universe. The situational comedy, the twists and the unexpected turns and more importantly the warmth and simplicity that is the heart of the story. Getting to work with Pankaj sir is going to be a treat. He is a master of this genre, and for me this is going to be a big learning experience and a joy." Director Varun said 'Parivarik ManuRanjan is a story that's close to my heart—rooted in the chaos and comedy of life. With Pankaj sir and Aditi coming together for the first time, we're excited to bring something refreshingly warm, honest, and hilariously relatable to the screen." The film also marks the start of a strategic partnership between Bhanushali Studios Limited and director Ali Abbas Zafar's AAZ Films. Produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Himanshu Mehra and creatively produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is written by Brijendra Kala and Varun V. Sharma. It's release date, however, is still under wraps.
