Detective Ujjwalan on OTT: Netflix Banks on Minnal Murali Connection
Updated on: 07 July, 2025 03:55 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar

Detective Ujjwalan OTT
After a respectable run in theatres following its May 23, 2025, release, Dhyan Sreenivasan`s `Detective Ujjwalan` has kept fans waiting for its digital premiere. The wait seems to be nearing its end, as the mystery-comedy is reportedly set to stream on Netflix, although an official release date remains under wraps.
Netflix Secures Rights Amidst Surprise
Industry buzz, including a social media post by film tracker AB George, confirms that Netflix has acquired the film`s digital rights. This move has surprised many, as the streaming giant has not frequently backed Malayalam films in recent months. The platform`s last major Malayalam premiere was Kunchacko Boban`s Officer on Duty. This has left many wondering: why `Detective Ujjwalan`? The answer may lie in its connection to a superhero.
The decision is largely attributed to the film`s link with the 2021 superhero hit, Minnal Murali. `Detective Ujjwalan` is the second installment in the Weekend Cinematic Universe (WCU), produced by Sophia Paul`s Weekend Blockbusters. The story is set in Plaachikkaavu, a village neighbouring the home of Minnal Murali. This shared universe is believed to be the key factor that attracted Netflix, which also streams other Weekend Blockbusters productions like RDX and Kondal. On the broadcast front, reports suggest that ZEE Network has secured the satellite rights.
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A Quirky Detective and a Village Mystery
Directed by Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G, the film follows a quirky local detective whose caseload of minor village crimes is suddenly overshadowed by a series of chilling murders. As a "Boogeyman" terrorises the town, Ujjwalan must race to unmask the killer.
However, the film received mixed reviews. One review said, "There are some rules that a detective story needs to make it work and for the effect to stay with us... The film seems to go in the direction of most Dhyan films: a bit of an anti-climax."
While an official announcement is still awaited, `Detective Ujjwalan` is expected to begin streaming by mid-July, bringing its small-town mystery to a global audience.
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