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Detective Sherdil Debuts on ZEE5 to Mixed Reviews and Sequel Tease

Strong performances and visuals underpin Ravi Chhabriya’s debut despite viewer criticism of plot gaps

Diljith Dosanjh in Detective Sherdil
Ravi Chhabriya talked about working with Diljit Dosanjh in debut film Detective Sherdil.
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Overview

  • Detective Sherdil premiered on ZEE5 on June 20 with Diljit Dosanjh starring as an eccentric detective investigating a murder in Budapest.
  • Viewers and critics have praised the on-screen chemistry between Dosanjh and Diana Penty as well as the film’s striking visuals.
  • However, many have pointed out narrative inconsistencies and drawn comparisons to Knives Out for its familiar plot elements.
  • In interviews, director Ravi Chhabriya has denied any inspiration from Knives Out, stressing that his script was completed before that film’s release.
  • The film ends on a cliffhanger, setting up a possible sequel though no official announcement has been made.