Detective Sherdil trailer: Diljit Dosanjh is Sherlock in whodunnit set in Budapest

India Today

10-06-2025

Actor Diljit Dosanjh is playing a detective for the first time in his upcoming film 'Detective Sherdil'. The trailer for the whodunnit set in Budapest was released on June 10, 2025. Diljit plays the titular role in the mystery-thriller.The trailer begins with the murder of a billionaire played by Boman Irani in Budapest, Hungary. Diljit, as Detective Sherdil enters the crime scene alongside his co-investigator Natasha, played by Diana Penty. He then comes across several family members who are possible suspects in the business-tycoon's murder.advertisementApart from the confusing plot about the killer, 'Detective Sherdil' also depicts Diljit's flamboyant, witty charm as he calls himself 'Sherlock' for the West and 'Byomkesh' for Indians. The two-minute, 36-second trailer brings a gripping game of deceit, where every suspect harbours a secret, and each new revelation flips the story on its head.
The film's director, Ravi Chhabriya, reflected on the blend of mystery with dark humour. He said in a statement, "The trailer of 'Detective Sherdil' is just the beginning. There's a lot more madness waiting to unfold! It's been a crazy ride, and having someone like Diljit Paaji on board was honestly a game-changer."While praising Diljit and his acting prowess, he further said, "From day one, I knew we needed a detective who could balance charm, wit, and a bit of swagger, and Diljit brought all of that and more. The way he got the character to life; and gave it a pulse, a whole new energy that made our vision feel more real."advertisementDiljit, while expressing his excitement about playing a detective, said, "Playing Detective Sherdil has been fun for me. The character quirks and this attitude is something that I have tried differently. Hope audiences enjoy this character and the film."Watch 'Detective Sherdil' trailer here: Diana shared insight about working on a mystery-thriller and said, "Natasha is one of the most grounded characters I've played—she's sharp and lives with logic, structure, and precision. So, throwing her into the chaos of this case was so much fun to explore. What I loved about 'Detective Sherdil' was the tone—clever, edgy, unpredictable.""Working with Ravi Chhabriya was special—he's clear, collaborative, and gives actors space to really own their characters. And doing this with such a stellar cast, on a platform like ZEE5 which is all about bold, diverse storytelling, was just the cherry on top," she added.'Detective Sherdil' also features Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, Kashmira Irani, and others in crucial roles. The film was created by AAZ Films and Offside Entertainment; presented by Maurya Entertainment Production.The film will be available for streaming on ZEE5 from June 20.