Inspector Zende

"The attempt at a serio-comic tone falls flat with only an occasional leap or two, with the writing struggling to match the audacity of the criminal and the enterprise of his nemesis. Overall, neither Bajpayee's sturdy comfort with being Zende 'with an h' nor Sarbh's attempts at inhabiting the serial killer's skin leave the kind of impact that they should. It is patchy, as is the film."

"Inspector Zende breaks the stereotype of cop dramas at every level, serving as a fun and entertaining watch that introduces the game of chor-police in the most humane yet funny way possible. Manoj Bajpayee delivers a masterclass, balancing humor and grit brilliantly with a believable and real performance that makes Zende a man simply doing a tough job rather than a larger-than-life hero. Inspector Zende works in each and every emotion it builds, making you smile throughout with its hilarious music, brilliant direction, and profound character work."