'Detective Ujjwalan' OTT release: Dhyan Sreenivasan's detective film starts streaming
and Siju Wilson in lead roles, the film has started streaming on Netflix, as we reported earlier.
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The film is part of the growing Weekend Cinematic Universe, and it has caught attention for its quirky setting and curious narrative style. Interestingly, the Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer also shares a subtle connection to 'Minnal Murali'. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to its entire universe.
Where mystery meets comedy in Plaachikkaavu
Set in the quiet village of Plaachikkaavu, 'Detective Ujjwalan' follows the titular character, a small-time detective who's usually busy solving minor local cases.
But things take an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger arrives in town and challenges Ujjwalan's sleuthing skills.
Detective Ujjwalan - Official Teaser
What starts off as a lighthearted competition quickly turns into something far more sinister. The movie ends with a clever twist.
A promising ensemble
Alongside Dhyan Sreenivasan and Siju Wilson, the film stars Kottayam Nazeer, Seema G Nair, Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz Noushad, Shahubas, and Roni David Raj. The script and direction are handled by newcomers Indraneel Gopalakrishnan and Rahul G, marking their entry into feature filmmaking with a distinctly offbeat narrative style.
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Well, check out Etimes review. An excerpt from our official review reads, "There are some rules that a detective story needs to make it work and for the effect to stay with us. Some red herrings that will confuse the audience so that we are emotionally and intellectually caught up in the story, a detective who uses logic that will baffle us with its brilliance and a final revelation of the culprit that will shock us.
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Detective Ujjwalan does not use any of these devices in a forceful enough manner.
The period settings are interesting and the village characters are loveable enough, though some of the superb comic talents from social media, Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz and Shahubas, are barely utilised. The film seems to go in the direction of most Dhyan films; a bit of an anti-climax."
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