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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Inspector Zende': Netflix announces new crime caper starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh
Streaming giant Netflix on Thursday (August 7) announced a new crime caper film, Inspector Zende, headlined byManoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh. Directed by Chinmay D Mandlekar, the film is based on the real-life story of how a heroic cop tracks down the infamous 'Bikini Killer' Charles Sobhraj. The film was announced with a quirky poster that teases Bajpayee's titular cop, Madhukar Zende, investigating a swimsuit killer. 'In the winding gullies of 70's and 80's Mumbai, when the infamous Swimsuit Killer breaks out of Tihar Jail, a determined police officer must track him down at all costs. Loosely inspired by a true story, this tale of determination and sheer grit unfolds into an epic cat and mouse chase.,' reads the plotline. Starring Sarbh as the charming trickster and notorious 'swimsuit killer' Carl Bhojraj, the film also features Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak and Harish Dudhade in pivotal roles. Om Raut, who produces the film with Jay Shewakramani, in a statement, called Inspector Zende 'a gripping chase that's as entertaining as it is inspiring,' and stated how it was his father's dream to make a film on Inspector Zende. Meanwhile, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India, said that Inspector Zende flips the classic cop-versus-criminal story on its head, 'deftly blending comedy and crime to deliver something truly unexpected.' She said that in directing the story, which is inspired by true events, director Mandlekar brings 'a grounded sense of place and perspective to the storytelling. With Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh leading the charge, the film bursts with personality, supported by a versatile ensemble cast.' Produced by Raut and Shewakramani under the Northern Lights Films banner, the film premieres on Netflix on September 5.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
'Tanhaji' director Om Raut, Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh come together for Netflix's upcoming drama 'Inspector Zende'
Directed by Chinmay D. Mandlekar, and produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut, Inspector Zende stars Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh, Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar in pivotal roles read more In the winding gullies of 70's and 80's Mumbai, when the infamous Swimsuit Killer breaks out of Tihar Jail, a determined police officer must track him down at all costs. Loosely inspired by a true story, this tale of determination and sheer grit unfolds into an epic cat and mouse chase. Netflix's latest quirky drama of an unlikely hero cop, Inspector Zende, arrives September 5. Starring the ever-versatile Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Madhukar Zende, and Jim Sarbh as the charming 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 blends crime, comedy, and nostalgia — transporting you to a time when gut instinct trumped gadgets and relentless determination was a cop's greatest weapon. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Producer Om Raut shares, 'Inspector Zende's story is one that deserves to be seen, remembered and celebrated. A gripping chase that's as entertaining as it is inspiring, and most essentially, it's my 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.' Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films, Netflix India shares, 'Inspector Zende flips the classic cop-versus-criminal story on its head, deftly blending comedy and crime to deliver something truly unexpected. Inspired by true events, the film marks the Hindi directorial debut of Chinmay D. Mandlekar, who brings a grounded sense of place and perspective to the storytelling. With Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh leading the charge, the film bursts with personality, supported by a versatile ensemble cast. At Netflix, we're continually drawn to stories that celebrate heartland heroes and victories woven into the fabric of our culture and history.' Inspector Zende is a salute to old-school sleuthing and jugaadu (resourceful) justice. It's the tale of an ordinary man who cracked an extraordinary case. WATCH INSPECTOR ZENDE, ONLY ON NETFLIX! CREDITS Produced By: Northern Lights Films Producers: Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut Director: Chinmay D. Mandlekar
India.com
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rajkumar Raos Maalik Sees Steady Rise, Earns Rs 19.02 Cr In 5 Days
New Delhi: Rajkumar Rao and Manushi Chillar starrer Maalik continues its steady run at the box office, minting an impressive Rs 2.12 crore on Tuesday despite being a weekday taking its 5 day total to a solid Rs 19.02 crore nett in Indian Box Office. As of now, Maalik earned around 0.7 Cr India net on its sixth day. The strong word of mouth and audience appreciation for Rajkummar Rao's intense gangster avatar have fueled this action entertainer's momentum. With growing interest and positive reviews, Maalik is poised to sustain and climb further through the week. Maalik is an intense action entertainer set in 80's Allahabad a gritty tale of ambition, power, and survival. It explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. Directed by Pulkit, known for his hard-hitting thrillers and emotionally charged dramas, and produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films, Maalik running in cinemas now. The film witnessed a big jump on its third day (Sunday), collecting an impressive Rs. 5.55 Cr nett. Released on 11th July, the film has garnered positive responses from both audiences and critics for Rajkummar's never-seen-before ruthless gangster avatar and its gripping storyline. Over the weekend, the film recorded a remarkable jump despite competing with other releases. Earlier, talking about his character, Rajkummar Rao had said, "This is the first time I'm doing such a hard-hitting role. It really pushed me as an actor and let me explore a darker, more intense side. Playing a layered, ruthless gangster was both thrilling and challenging and that's what made it so exciting. I can't wait for the audience to experience the gritty, gripping world we've created." About Maalik Maalik is an intense action entertainer set in Allahabad, weaving a gritty tale of ambition, power, and survival. It explores the cost of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. Directed by Pulkit, Maalik is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner, along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films. Maalik released in cinemas on July 11, 2025.
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16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Rajkummar Rao's 'Maalik' Stays Strong on Tuesday, Earning 2.12 Cr Nett and bringing the Box Office Total to 19.02 Cr in 5 Days
Maalik is an intense action entertainer set in 80's Allahabad a gritty tale of ambition, power, and survival read more Maalik continues its steady run at the box office, minting an impressive ₹2.12 crore on Tuesday despite being a weekday taking its 5 day total to a solid ₹19.02 crore nett in Indian Box Office. The strong word of mouth and audience appreciation for Rajkummar Rao's intense gangster avatar have fueled this action entertainer's momentum. With growing interest and positive reviews, Maalik is poised to sustain and climb further through the week. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Maalik is an intense action entertainer set in 80's Allahabad a gritty tale of ambition, power, and survival. It explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. Directed by Pulkit, known for his hard-hitting thrillers and emotionally charged dramas, and produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner along with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films, Maalik running in cinemas now.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Maalik box office collection day 5: Rajkummar Rao's latest trails Stree 2 by Rs 160 crore at the same stage
Director Pulkit's action film Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, saw a slight rise in its domestic box office collection on Tuesday, after a drastic fall on the first Monday. It failed the crucial Monday test, but the minor increase on Tuesday suggests that it isn't the end yet for the action film. On Tuesday, Maalik collected Rs 2 crore, a slight rise compared to its Monday earnings of Rs 1.75 crore. The Monday collection was quite a drop from its Sunday earnings of Rs 5.25 crore, the same as its collection on Saturday. Maalik opened at Rs 3.75 crore on Friday, July 11. As per Sacnilk, its total box office collection in India so far is Rs 18 crore. In the process, Maalik has now come close to beating the lifetime domestic earnings of its fellow action movie, Sonu Sood's directorial debut Fateh (Rs 18.87 crore), which also released earlier this year. Given the current trajectory, Maalik may soon surpass Kangana Ranaut's period political drama Emergency (Rs 20 crore) soon as well. Maalik has turned out to be the preferred Bollywood pick for Hindi moviegoers. Santosh Singh's romantic comedy Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Vikrant Massey and marking the debut of Shanaya Kapoor, has earned only Rs 1.56 crore in five days at the domestic box office, which is still lower than Maalik's lowest-single day collection on Monday (Rs 1.75 crore). However, Maalik is facing stiff competition from its Hollywood counterpart from last week — James Gunn's Superman reboot, starring David Corenswet as the titular superhero. That film has collected Rs 31.6 crore at the Indian box office in five days, which is over Rs 13 crore more than that of Maalik. While the lion's share in Superman's India collection still comes from the native English version, the Hindi dubbed version also makes for a significant share at Rs 6.85 crore. Maalik is also performing poorly, as compared to previous Rajkummar Rao films. Last year, his horror comedy Stree 2 became the first Hindi film to earn Rs 600 crore at the domestic box office. That film had earned over Rs 175 crore in the first five days. Even Rao's last release, Karan Sharma's romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, had made Rs 38.25 crore in the first five, much more than what Maalik has made so far. Also Read — Maalik movie review: Rajkummar Rao film is predictable to a fault Rajkummar Rao showcases a fierce new avatar in Maalik. Produced by Kumar Taurani under Tips Films and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films, Maalik is directed by Pulkit, best known for helming Bhumi Pednekar-starrer Netflix India film Bhakshak. Pulkit has previously collaborated with Rao on the period mystery show Bose: Dead/Alive, which released on ALTBalaji in 2017. Also starring Manushi Chhillar, Maalik has Rao play a ruthless gangster who appears to stop at nothing to fulfil his ambition of political power and fame.
