‘Detective Sherdil’: Diljit Dosanjh’s mystery-comedy to premiere on ZEE5 on this date

Detective Sherdil, a mystery comedy featuring Diljit Dosanjh as a quirky detective, is set to premiere exclusively on OTT platform ZEE5 on June 20, 2025. Penned by Ali Abbas Zafar along with Sagar Bajaj and Ravi Chhabriya, this marks the second Dosanjh-Zafar collaboration after the successful release of Netflix flick Jogi. Ravi Chhabriya, who makes his directorial debut, has previously worked with Zafar on hits like Sultan, Bharat and Tiger Zinda Hai as an assistant director.

Shot in BUdapest, the film features Dosanjh in the titular role. The vibrant cast features Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Panday, Ratna Pathak Shah, Banita Sandhu and Sumeet Vyas. The film is bankrolled by Himanshu Mehra, Zafar, Rohini Singh and Manmeet Singh, under the banners of AAZ Films, Offside Entertainment and Maurya Entertainment.

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The plot chronicles Dosanjh as a detective tasked with an intricate case and ultimately cracks it in the most unconventional flair mixed with suspense and humour. Speaking to Variety, Mehra recollected the experience of working with Dosanjh and how he is able to blend both humour and intrigue effortlessly. “There are very few stars who have the versatility to pull off humour with the same ease as they handle suspense. Diljit is one such star actor,” Mehra says. Zafar further adds, “Detective Sherdil is full of soul, silliness, and suspense—a family entertainer that we’re proud to bring to ZEE5.”

Kaveri Das, the Business Head of ZEE5, also remarks on how the release of Detective Sherdil supports the platform’s vision. Das commented to the publication, “Whodunits have always been loved, but today’s audiences want more. With Detective Sherdil, we’ve amped up the mystery while adding a playful, smart layer of humour and style. Expect twists you won’t see coming, characters you’ll love to watch, and a detective unlike any you’ve met before.”

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