Detective Ujjwalan OTT Release: When and where to watch Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siju Wilson's mystery drama
According to industry sources and a recent social media update by AB George, Netflix has reportedly acquired the streaming rights. This development has taken many by surprise, as the platform has not actively backed Malayalam films in recent times. So what drew them to Detective Ujjwalan?
The answer may lie in the film's ties to Minnal Murali, the popular Tovino Thomas superhero film.
Detective Ujjwalan exists within the same fictional world — the Weekend Cinematic Universe — and is set in the neighbouring village of Plaachikkaavu. This shared universe element is believed to have played a key role in catching Netflix's attention.
Meanwhile, there are also reports that ZEE Network has bagged the satellite television rights for the film.
Directed by Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G, Detective Ujjwalan follows the story of an eccentric village detective who handles petty crimes — until his quiet town is rocked by a series of unsettling murders.
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