Inspector Zende

Inspector Zende is a crime drama with elements of comedy and thriller. The story follows the efforts of Inspector Zende to track down and recapture Carl Bhojraj, a calculating serial killer who has returned to Mumbai after escaping from prison.

The film was written and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, marking the first entry in a chronological list of his directorial works that includes Governor. The production was handled by Retrophiles and Northern Lights Films, with Om Raut and Jay Shewakramani serving as producers. The cast features Manoj Bajpayee in the title role of Inspector Madhukar Zende and Jim Sarbh as the fugitive Carl Bhojraj. Other credited performers include Bhalchandra Kadam, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, and Harish Dudhade, among a total of 32 cast members.

Released on September 4, 2025, in India, the movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. It holds a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB based on 18 votes.