Inspector Zende: Release date, what to expect, trailer breakdown, cast, and more about the crime-comedy drama

Over the decades, Manoj Bajpayee has consistently amazed viewers with his righteous characters upholding justice. From his breakout role in the gritty gangster movie Satya to his acclaimed performance in The Family Man series, Manoj's name has made a mark with roles that track down criminals. Once again, the National Award-winning actor returns to the screen with Netflix's Inspector Zende, where he plays the determined police officer.

When to watch Inspector Zende?

The crime-comedy drama is coming to Netflix on September 5, 2025. Recently, the streaming giant dropped the official trailer, revealing that Inspector Zende is inspired by the life of real serial killer Charles Sobhraj, and he has been named as Carl Bhojraj in the upcoming movie.

What does the trailer of Inspector Zende show?

The 2-minute-33-second video reveals actor Jim Sarbh as the main antagonist, Carl Bhojraj. The trailer exhibits a crazy cat-and-mouse chase with fast-paced scenarios. We see Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Zende is hot on the trail to catch Carl Bhojraj at any cost.

Carl and Zende are constantly trying to outsmart each other in a thrilling race that jumps from city to city. The trailer ends with a big showdown in Goa, where Zende finally catches Carl. It's an action-packed movie that you will love watching.

What to expect from Inspector Zende?

The movie is based on the real-life officer Madhukar B Zende who made history by capturing Charles Sobhraj not once, but twice. While the film Inspector Zende takes creative liberties, it absolutely honours the unsung hero's story. The movie also captures the old-school Mumbai vibe from the 1970s and 1980s, where policing was about grit and ingenuity, long before the era of CCTV and cyber forensics.

The dynamic chemistry between Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh is one of the major highlights in the movie, with their face-off promising to be both intense and entertaining. If you are a fan of true crime thrillers, the story offers a fresh and humorous take on the well-known police case in India.

Inspector Zende cast members

While Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of police officer Madhukar Zende, Jim Sarbh portrays the titular role of Charles Sobhraj as Carl Bhojraj. Other supporting cast includes Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, Balachandra Kadam, Harish Dudhade, Bharat Savale, Nitin Bhajan, and Onkar Raut.

FAQs:

Q. Who is Inspector Zende?

A. Madhukar B Zende is a Mumbai police officer who arrested serial killer Charles Sobhraj twice; once in 1971 and again in Goa in 1986 after his escape from Tihar Jail.

Q. Where to watch Inspector Zende?

A. The film Inspector Zende is coming soon on Netflix on September 5, 2025.