Diljit Dosanjh's 'Detective Sherdil' inspired by 'Knives Out'? Director reveals
22 Jun 2025

Ravi Chhabriya, the director of the recently released comedy-mystery Detective Sherdil, has opened up about his debut project.

The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Diana Penty, and Chunky Panday in lead roles.

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Chhabriya spoke about the movie's comparisons to the Knives Out franchise.

Chhabriya on 'Knives Out' comparisons
Film comparison

Chhabriya said, "Actually, not at all, we were writing it way before, and I don't even vaguely remember when we all watched Knives Out."

"But to be honest, Knives Out is a great film and every film is a piece of art, so if one art is being compared to a greater art, it's kind of a compliment."

The film came out on ZEE5 on June 20.

How was it working with Dosanjh?
Actor rapport

He said, "Diljit paaji is such a humble person. Not for a single minute he made me feel a pressure of any kind."

"He was so easy and good on set. He used to be all giving."

The director called Dosanjh "cuteheart" and said they had a relationship where they could communicate openly after shots.

Why 'Detective Sherdil'?
Film inspiration

Chhabriya revealed his motivation for choosing Detective Sherdil as his debut project.

He said, "There are so many whodunnits that have happened here and in the West, but I felt we have all grown up watching Gupt, Byomkesh Bakshi kind of films."

"So many great whodunnits that happened here, so I wanted to make a very great and entertaining detective movie, which I thought was not happening for a long time."

Read our review of Detective Sherdil here.