Inspector Zende (2025)
DirectorChinmay Mandlekar
StarringManoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh, Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Thriller fans who enjoy a cat-and-mouse chase lightened with comedy and drama, and viewers of Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh.
Where to watch Inspector Zende online in India
Subscription
NetflixAvailability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 23 October 2026.
Inspector Zende OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 5 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Inspector Zende story (no spoilers)
Inspector Madhukar Zende has put serial killer Carl Bhojraj behind bars once, but Carl escapes prison and resurfaces in Mumbai. Zende, determined as ever, steps up to track down the cunning fugitive again. The chase pits the inspector against a killer who has already slipped through his fingers, and the film follows that pursuit through Mumbai. Manoj Bajpayee plays Inspector Zende and Jim Sarbh plays Carl Bhojraj, with Bhalchandra Kadam as Patil and Sachin Khedekar as DGP Chandrakant Purandhare. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the film mixes comedy, drama and thriller elements across its 112-minute runtime, so the tension is broken up with lighter moments rather than played as a grim procedural from start to finish. The story is set in motion by the escape and the hunt that follows, and the tone sits somewhere between a cat-and-mouse thriller and a character-driven drama.
Should you watch Inspector Zende?
Watch it for
- Manoj Bajpayee plays Inspector Madhukar Zende opposite Jim Sarbh as Carl Bhojraj, a face-off between two strong actors.
- Chinmay Mandlekar directs a film that blends comedy, drama and thriller genres rather than sticking to one register.
- The 112-minute runtime keeps the pursuit of an escaped serial killer tight and focused.
- A supporting cast including Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar and Girija Oak fills out the world around Zende.
Skip it if
- You want a pure thriller without the comedy and drama elements mixed in.
- You prefer longer, more slowly unfolding crime stories over a 112-minute film.
- You are looking for a family watch; the U/A 16+ certificate signals mature content.
Inspector Zende cast
Manoj Bajpayeeas Inspector Madhukar Zende
Jim Sarbhas Carl Bhojraj
Bhalchandra Kadamas Patil
Sachin Khedekaras DGP Chandrakant Purandhare
Girija Oakas Vijaya Zende
Vaibhav Mangleas Fonseca
Onkar Rautas Patekar
Sukumar Tuduas TyagiInspector Zende movie details
| Director | Chinmay Mandlekar |
|---|---|
| Writer | Chinmay Mandlekar |
| Music | Ketan Sodha, Sanket Sane |
| Cinematography | Vishal Sinha |
| Producer | Om Raut, Jay Shewakramani |
| Release date | 5 September 2025 |
| Runtime | 1h 52m (112 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | इंस्पेक्टर ज़ेंडे |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 16+ |
Parental guide: is Inspector Zende family friendly?
The U/A 16+ certificate and the serial-killer pursuit suggest moderate violence and mature themes, so this is a general guide for parents rather than a detailed breakdown. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Inspector Zende official trailer
Our verdict
Inspector Zende gives Manoj Bajpayee a determined cop to play and Jim Sarbh a cunning fugitive to match him against, with Chinmay Mandlekar steering the film through comedy, drama and thriller beats in 112 minutes. The U/A 16+ certificate and the escape-and-pursuit setup point to a tense but not relentlessly grim watch. It is a solid pick if you like a chase story with character actors around it.
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Where can I watch Inspector Zende online in India?
Inspector Zende is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
When did Inspector Zende release on OTT?
Inspector Zende released on Netflix in India on 5 September 2025.
When did Inspector Zende release in theatres?
Inspector Zende released in theatres on 4 September 2025.
Who is in the cast of Inspector Zende?
Manoj Bajpayee plays Inspector Madhukar Zende and Jim Sarbh plays Carl Bhojraj, with Bhalchandra Kadam as Patil, Sachin Khedekar as DGP Chandrakant Purandhare, Girija Oak as Vijaya Zende, Harish Dudhade as Jacob, Vaibhav Mangle as Fonseca and Onkar Raut as Patekar.
What is the runtime and certificate of Inspector Zende?
Inspector Zende runs 112 minutes and carries a U/A 16+ certificate in India.
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.