'Inspector Zende' trailer: Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh on a cat and mouse chase - WATCH

The trailer of 'Inspector Zende', starring Manoj Bajpayee, has been unveiled by the makers.Written and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, the story follows Inspector Zende as he hunts down Carl Bhojraj, a slippery conman played by Jim Sarbh. The film is loosely based on the notorious Charles Sobhraj case.

power-packed cast and nostalgia-laced thrills

Alongside Bajpayee, the cast includes Sachin Khedekar, Bhalchandra Kadam, Harish Dudhade, Onkar Raut, Bharat Savale, and Nitin Bhajan as Zende’s trusted team. Girija Oak and Vaibhav Mangale also feature in pivotal roles. Their interactions that are laced with humor and sharp one-liners, promise to keep the narrative engaging even in high-pressure situations.The trailer teases action sequences, undercover operations, and heated confrontations as Zende closes in on his target. Set against the bustling backdrop of Indian cities and culminating in Goa, the chase captures both the grit of 1970s policing and the psychological tug-of-war between hunter and hunted.

streaming from September 5

The makers have confirmed that Inspector Zende will begin streaming on September 5. The teaser and poster released earlier carried the tagline: “Interpol’s most wanted meets Mumbai’s most unstoppable.” In the trailer, Bajpayee brings a grounded, no-nonsense edge to Inspector Zende, while Sarbh exudes charisma and menace in equal measure as Carl Bhojraj. The final showdown in Goa promises to deliver both action and drama, rounding off what looks like a tightly wound thriller. With nostalgia for old-school cop dramas and the charisma of its leading men, Inspector Zende is shaping up to be a must-watch.watch the trailer here

netizens react

Netizens seem to have loved the trailer. One comment read, "I'm here for BHAU KADAM as rishi kapoor hahaha." Another one commented, "Manoj Bajpayee and Bhau Kadam this is gonna be hilariously awesome." A third one wrote, "Manoj bajpayee Acting super while he is in Police character."