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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Detective Ujjwalan' OTT release: Dhyan Sreenivasan's detective film starts streaming
After its theatrical run with a decent box office performance, Malayalam mystery comedy 'Detective Ujjwalan' is now set for its digital premiere. Starring and Siju Wilson in lead roles, the film has started streaming on Netflix, as we reported earlier. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. Want to watch the film? 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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."
Pink Villa
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Detective Ujjwalan Review: Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer is a wannabe mystery that couldn't solve itself
Detective Ujjwalan, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead role, released in theaters on May 23, 2025. Following its theatrical run, the film is now available for streaming on Netflix. If you haven't watched the Malayalam-language mystery comedy yet, here's the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Detective Ujjwalan features the story of Ujjwalan, a library owner who lives off his family's generational wealth. Apart from managing the library, he is an avid reader of mystery novels and crime movies. His interest in solving crimes leaves the locals of his village, Plaachikkaavu, to rely on him for figuring out petty thefts. However, his life faces a drastic change when a murder takes place in the village. Will Ujjwalan capture the culprit and who is responsible for the crime forms the rest of the story. The Good Detective Ujjwalan first works on the charm of the lead actors, not just Dhyan, but performers like Siju Wilson and Rony David Raj who hold the film together with their skills. The film, despite its poor screenplay and lack of execution in directing, features some colorful characters, sadly, they are severely underutilized. The interesting characterization leaves a mark with its quirkiness, making it watchable. From the technical aspects, Detective Ujjwalan is visually sound, with a special mention to Premkrishna Akkattu and Sraiyanti Harichandran. The Bad Detective Ujjwalan suffers severely from writing and direction. For most murder mysteries, the important factor is to have a sound screenplay with attention to detail, but the film is nowhere near being considered 'good writing'. Starting the story with a good concept, the movie remains inconsistent and fails to tie in the elements. The lack of conviction in making this murder mystery plausible is annoying at various points. What truly turns this film into a cinematic debacle is its forced attempt to establish a shared universe with Tovino Thomas' Minnal Murali, a move that feels completely out of place. In the contemporary situation of cinema, shared cinematic universes have reached a saturation point, and honestly, everyone is feeling fatigued. Coming to the technicalities, the musical aspects by Rzee and Sibi Mathew Alex are passable in the film. However, the lazy writing, coupled with Chaman Chakko's editing, makes the audience yawn. The Performances Detective Ujjwalan is surely a good concept on paper. But the directing is not up to par. The actors, however, made it a watchable venture. While Dhyan Sreenivasan and Siju Wilson were good, others like Kottayam Nazeer and Rony David Raj stood out with their comic timing. Furthermore, social media content creators like Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz Noushad, and Shahubas offer some great moments, but are nerfed by cutting their characters short, leaving out the possibility for more humor. Watch the trailer of Detective Ujjwalan here: The Verdict Detective Ujjwalan isn't exactly a murder mystery that makes you question the truth, but it feels more like a comical venture with shallow humor. Some elements and characters make the movie watchable and it could be checked out at least once.
Khaleej Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Detective Ujjwalan: Dhyan Sreenivasan's Malayalam thriller now streaming on OTT
If you're in the mood for something light, and perhaps, just a little bit loony, Detective Ujjwalan might be your next watch. As of July 11, the Malayalam mystery-comedy, which built buzz during its theatrical run, has now made its OTT debut on Netflix. At the heart of it is Dhyan Sreenivasan, who slips into the shoes of Ujjwalan, a well-meaning but slightly delusional village detective. Set in the fictional town of Plaachikkaavu, the film starts with him chasing minor crimes and quickly escalates into something darker when a string of chilling murders transforms the town into chaos. Watch Detective Ujjwalan on Netflix, out 11 July in Malayalam. #DetectiveUjjwalanOnNetflix — Netflix India South (@Netflix_INSouth) July 10, 2025 Directed by Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G, and backed by Weekend Blockbusters (yes, the same banner behind Minnal Murali), the film is also technically part of the 'Weekend Cinematic Universe', which is a loose, Malayalam take on connected storytelling. The ensemble cast also features Siju Wilson, Kottayam Nazeer, Seema G Nair, Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz Noushad, Shahubas, and Roni David Raj. While Detective Ujjwalan had a modest theatrical run in May, it wasn't quite a blockbuster. So, if you missed to catch it on the big screen and are in the mood for a low-stakes thriller with small-town charm, now's a great time to catch it on OTT.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Detective Ujjwalan Streaming on This OTT Platform
Malayalam's mystery comedy Detective Ujjwalan is now available for streaming on Netflix. The film, helmed by Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan. The film is available to stream in its original language - Malayalam. Detective Ujjwalan had a modest theatrical run but has received attention for its unique blend of mystery and comedy. It is produced by Sophia Paul under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters.
Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Detective Ujjwalan Ending Explained: Who's the hidden culprit of all the crimes in Plaachikkaavu?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Detective Ujjwalan released theatrically on May 23, 2025 and left audiences intrigued with its mysterious screenplay. Later on, the movie began streaming on Netflix from July 11 after completing a successful theatrical run. The plot revolves around a local detective tasked to resolve murder mysteries in his village against a hidden yet ominous culprit. If you're looking for the film's ending to be explained a bit more clearly, here's an easy explanation of the thriller's last crucial scenes. Detective Ujjwalan's ending explained The film centers around the life of a young man named Ujjwalan who is renowned for being the local detective in the village of Plaachikkaavu. Additionally, he runs a library and is known for living off his family's wealth. In the meantime, the otherwise peaceful village is shaken by the news of the murder of the school principal. A petty thief is arrested for being responsible for this crime based on Ujjwalan's deduction by the SI of the police. But when such a crime happens again, the former is left to believe that some other culprit is at play here. While an investigative team is dispatched by the police almost immediately, Ujjwalan begins to suspect Shambhu, his nemesis. The latter ends up counterarguing that Ujjwalan's father is the real killer. As the village gradually comes together and hatches a plan to nab the killer, a man named Jomon is identified to be the culprit. However, Ujjwalan later realises that Jomon is not the only one in the crime and that there are two of them. Detective Ujjwalan ending explained After Jomon gets captured, he reveals how his traumatic childhood experiences led him to become a psychopath. However, by this time, Ujjwalan realises that the former is not alone in the crime and has an aide. As Jomon stays in custody, a mysterious writing appears on a village wall stating that unless he is let go, the village will witness more murders. As per the plan hatched by Shambhu and Ujjwalan, the second culprit is found who is actually Jomon's twin brother. The two of them later reveal that going through a traumatic childhood inspired by a teacher and how they then killed their father, turning psychopathic. As peace returns with the arrest of the two twin brothers, Ujjwalan ends up renaming his library as Detective Consultancy.
