In the middle of 2025 when Bollywood was in a very experimental mood, a movie came that became the apple of everyone’s eye – “Detective Sherdil”. A solid whodunit that had a great mix of suspense, thrill and a desi touch. Let’s see what is the story of this movie and what else it makes apart from this.

Detective Sherdil (2025)

📊 Detail of the Detective Sherdil at a glance:

📖 The story’s spy angle:

The story of “Detective Sherdil” revolves around Mumbai’s eccentric and slightly philosophical private detective Shivendra “Sherdil” Sen (Pankaj Tripathi). When a high-profile businessman is murdered and all the clues go missing, Sherdil enters. With his quirky style, deep observations over a cup of tea, and unorthodox logic, he solves the case. But as he gets immersed in the mystery, a big secret is revealed which has connections with his own past.

Twists, red herrings, and dark comedy add flavour to the story. Radhika Apte plays an investigative journalist who becomes Sherdil’s ally and also appears to be his antagonist at times. The climax of the film is smart and punchy – in typical Anurag Kashyap style.

🎞 Trailer & Buzz: What do people say?

The trailer created a blast as soon as it was released! On one hand, Pankaj Tripathi’s quirky dialogues and expressions impressed people, on the other hand, Rajkummar Rao’s layered character increased the intrigue. Memes also went viral on social media – “Nobody does cuts better than tea.”

The public said: “This is not the desi Sherlock Holmes, this is the tea-drinking Bond!”

🎥 Movie Review: Jasoosi Mein Jalwa:

• 🎬 Direction : Anurag Kashyap has created a perfect balance of suspense and black comedy. The story is slow burn but gripping.
• 🎭 Performances : Pankaj Tripathi is simply brilliant. Rajkummar Rao adds an unpredictable layer. Radhika Apte as always is powerful. Vijay Raaz brings comic relief in dark moments.
• 🎵 Music : Amit Trivedi’s background score amplifies the mystery. A retro jazz number stands out.
• 🎞 Cinematography : Mumbai’s gritty streets, vintage cafes and underground bars have been beautifully captured by Avinash Arun.
• 🖋 Screenplay : Smart, witty and sometimes philosophical – engaging till the last frame.

📣 Audience Feedback: What did the public say?

• “Brother, Pankaj Tripathi brought a swag like Diljit in the investigation!”
• “A mind-blowing mystery, the climax literally blew your mind.”
• “Radhika Apte + suspense = guaranteed money making.”
• “The pace was slow but the dialogues did not make me bored.”

🎬 Final Verdict: Theater or OTT?

“Detective Sherdil” is a smart and stylish mystery that has a perfect combo of desi flavour and quirky characters. If you like suspense thrillers that also have comedy and philosophy, then don’t miss this one. If you watch it in the theatre, you will enjoy the visuals and sound, but it will be equally engaging on OTT as well.

🎟 Verdict: Must-Watch for Suspense Lovers!

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