Inspector Zende OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh's cop thriller film
Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh will be seen in an upcoming cop thriller film, Inspector Zende. The OTT release date and platform along with the first look have been unveiled.
Last Updated: 04.31 PM, Aug 07, 2025
Cop thrillers are popular because they contain a combination of suspense, moral complexity, and twisted thrills, often reflecting real-world issues and exploring themes of justice and corruption. One such cop thriller, titled Inspector Zende, is coming directly to an OTT platform. It stars Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh in the lead roles.
Inspector Zende on OTT
| OTT Movie | Inspector Zende |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| OTT Release Date | September 5, 2025 |
| Cast | Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh |
On August 7, Netflix India announced that a new cop thriller, Inspector Zende, is coming on the OTT platform on September 5. It stars Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh in the lead roles.
Sharing the announcement, they captioned it, "Chor - police ka khel ab hoga shuru. Inspector Zende is now reporting for duty. Watch Inspector Zende, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, out 5 September, only on Netflix."
The first look of Inspector Zende shows Manoj as a cop and Jim as a swimsuit killer. They are featured in a newspaper.
More about Inspector Zende
Inspector Zende stars Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Madhukar Zende, and Jim Sarbh as the trickster and notorious swimsuit killer Carl Bhojraj.
The film is directed and written by Chinmay D. Mandlekar. It also features Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Kedekar, Girija Oak, and Harish Dudhade in pivotal roles. Inspector Zende is a mix of crime, comedy, and nostalgia. It will give you a taste of the time when gut instincts trumped gadgets and unyielding determination was a police officer's greatest weapon.
Inspector Zende will reportedly show two separate incidents: first in the busy Fort area of South Mumbai in 1971 and then in a Goa restaurant in 1986.
Producer Om Raut on Inspector Zende
Producer Om Raut shared in a statement that Inspector Zende’s story deserves to be seen, remembered, and celebrated. As per him, it is a gripping chase that’s as entertaining as it is inspiring, and most importantly, it was his father’s dream to make a film on Inspector Zende.
"Bringing this film to life with Netflix has been an incredible journey. Producer Jay Shewakramani adds, Netflix’s support for distinctive, true-spirited stories and their ability to take them to audiences across the world make them the perfect partner for this film. We’re excited for viewers to meet Inspector Zende, an unlikely hero with an unforgettable story," he said.
Inspector Zende is expected to put a twist on the classic cops-versus-criminals story, mixing comedy and crime to create something truly unexpected.
Catch Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh's Inspector Zende on Netflix from September 5, 2025!
FAQs
Q: Where can I watch Inspector Zende?
A: Inspector Zende premieres on Netflix on September 5, 2025.
Q: Is Inspector Zende a movie or a series?
A: Inspector Zende is a cop thriller film.
Q: Who is the director of Inspector Zende?
A: Chinmay D. Mandlekar is the director of Inspector Zende.