Inspector Zende REVIEW: Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh’s Real Events Inspired Comedy Thriller Is A Fun Watch

Film:
Inspector Zende

Director: Chinmay Mandlekar

Writers: Chinmay Mandlekar

Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh, Sachin Khedekar, Girija Oak, Bhalchandra Kadam, Harish Dudhade, Bharat Savale, Nitin Bhajan, Onkar Raut

Runtime: 112 minutes (1 hour, 52 minutes)

Platform: Netflix

Review

Chinmay Mandlekar’s Inspector Zende, produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut, is a refreshing crime comedy thriller inspired by true events. The film is based on Mumbai’s iconic cop, Inspector Madhukar Bapurao Zende’s (Manoj Bajpayee) relentless pursuit to catch and imprison dreaded criminal Carl Bhojraj (Jim Sarbh) – inspired by the infamous serial killer Charles Sobhraj.

The film begins with Carl escaping from Tihar jail with a couple of his supporters after treating the entire jail to kheer laced with sleeping pills to celebrate his birthday. In order to apprehend him before he leave the country, the police turn to Inspector Zende, a Mumbai police office who has caught Carl 15 years earlier. After reports of him being in Mumbai reached the official, the criminal and his goons head to Panvel and from there to Goa to board a ship leaving for America.

To make sure that the Mumbai police gets the credit for capturing Carl after his escape from the city to Goa, Zende’s boss (Sachin Khedekar), hands over the case to him to find and apprehend him. How does Zende finally catch Carl again with limited aid and no support from the Goa Police? To know that, you need to watch his epic cat and mouse chase on Netflix.

What Works

The simplicity of the narrative will make you want to watch it more than once.

What Doesn’t Work

It’s predictable

Star Cast

There’s not much to say about the acting as all the characters – be it Manoj Bajpayee’s Inspector Zende or Jim Sarbh’s Carl or even the Mumbai Police officers who travel to Goa wih Zende, all deliver authentic performances.

Conclusion

Inspector Zende is quirky comedy that is a perfect watch with friends and family this weekend. With how drenched the city is predicted to be this weekend, sit at home with a cup of tea and some bhajiyas and enjoy a good watch.

Watch The Trailer Of Inspector Zende Here:

Hope out Inspector Zende review helps you in deciding whether or not you should watch the film this weekend.

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Grinell Jacinto

With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.