Diljit Dosanjh's comedy thriller is all set to be released on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on June 20. Ahead of it, take a look at why the film should be on your watchlist!
Diljit Dosanjh in Detective Sherdil
Last Updated: 07.18 PM, Jun 13, 2025
Detective Sherdil is an upcoming comedy thriller starring Diljit Dosanjh. The film will be released on ZEE5 on June 20 and will also be available for streaming on OTTplay Premium! Ahead of the release, here's a quick overview and some reasons to watch Detective Sherdil.
Generally, detectives are serious and do not talk a lot, but Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil is unique. He presents a lighthearted and humorous approach to crime-solving. In the trailer, he can be heard saying, "To the white folks, I am Sherlock. For the locals, I am Byomkesh, and to my mom and dad, I am a desi detective.'
The film is the story of a wealthy family struggling with the death of an elderly member and the complex web of relationships that create an intriguing mystery. Boman Irani's character, Pankaj Bhatti, is a billionaire who is killed by a young man when he is in a car. In the trailer, we can see his wife, played by Ratna Pathak Shah, saying, "A boy killed my husband and forged his will and is now on the run. Catch him and the case will be solved instantly." Now, time will tell how the assassination of Pankaj took place.
The storyline involves a murder investigation, where family members become suspects, which makes for an interesting narrative. Pankaj has four members in his family, and all are on the suspect list. The film aims to give a new twist to the detective thriller genre, blending suspense and comedy.
Detective Sherdil features Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, and Kashmira Irani. The film is directed and edited by Ravi Chhabriya. AAZ Films and Offside Entertainment created the film, and it was presented by Maurya Entertainment Production. With this talented cast and a promising trailer, the film is expected to give the fans a unique and engaging viewing experience.
Speaking about the film, Diljit said that playing Detective Sherdil has been fun for him, and the character quirks and this attitude are something that he has tried differently. Diljit hoped the audience would enjoy this character and the film.