Liked Diljit Dosanjh’s Detective Sherdil? Here are other desi detectives whose crime solving skills will keep you hooked
As Diljit Dosanjh’s Detective Sherdil premieres on OTTplay Premium, here are other whodunnits that delve into a unique murder mystery narrative along with some eccentric characters.
Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil is now streaming on OTTplay Premium
Last Updated: 06.19 PM, Jun 20, 2025
Diljit Dosanjh’s charisma keeps fans intrigued every time he is on the screen. The beloved singer-actor has now stepped into the shoes of a detective as he plays the titular character in the black comedy thriller titled Detective Sherdil. If you’re loving his sleuth mode, here are some other desi detectives whose deduction skills are so fine that even twisted and shady plots are solved perfectly. As Diljit Dosanjh’s Detective Sherdil premieres on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on June 20, here are other whodunnits that delve into a unique murder mystery narrative along with some eccentric characters. Notably, all these are available to watch on OTTplay Premium.
Investigative thrillers on OTTplay Premium with a ‘desi detective’ charm
This gripping Telugu comedy thriller revolves around the murder investigation of a young girl who is killed against the backdrop of a coastal town. A private detective, seven suspects, and media coverage follow the crux of this gritty tale. Vennela Kishore plays the titular role of the private investigator, and the supporting cast features Ananya Nagalla, Siya Gautam, Sneha Gupta, Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, Prabhakar, and Muralidhar Goud.
Featuring Abir Chatterjee, Lekha Chatterjee, and Paoli Dam in the lead, this investigative thriller film revolves around the titular detective who unwittingly gets entangled in a mystery after he becomes a key witness to a murder while watching a theater play. Witness a thrilling tale of love, deceit, and deadly revenge.
Parambrata Chatterjee essays the iconic sleuth, aka Byomkesh, in this riveting Bengali investigative thriller. The plot revolves around Byomkesh and his friend Ajit as they embark on a quest for truth to solve a mystery case. Rudranil Ghosh plays Ajit, and Henna Mullick plays Ayoshi Talukdar.
Featuring Santhanam, this gritty thriller revolves around a rookie private detective who takes up petty cases despite his brilliance and deduction skills. However, things take an unexpected turn when a grieving father hires him to solve the murder of her daughter. Santhanam plays the investigator, and Riya Suman plays the female lead in this chaotic mystery.
About Detective Sherdil
Diljit Dosanjh plays the eponymous role in this comedy thriller. The plot revolves around a rich family whose lives take a dark turn when the patriarch is murdered in a suspicious manner and they hire a detective to solve this twisted case. However, things turn upside down when the ‘dead man’ returns with another unsolved mystery. Boman Irani plays billionaire Pankaj Bhatti, whose homicide investigation follows the crux of the story. Ratna Pathak Shah plays his wife, who also becomes a murder suspect.
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