On May 23, 2025, the movie featuring Dhyan Sreenivasan as Detective Ujjwalan premiered in cinemas. After its successful run at theaters, the film can now be streamed online via Netflix.
If you haven’t seen the Malayalam mystery comedy yet, here’s a review from TopMob that you might find interesting.
The Plot
In this tale, we follow Ujjwalan, a wealthy library owner by birth who resides in the village of Plaachikkaavu. Beyond overseeing his beloved library, he’s a passionate fan of mystery books and crime films, often found engrossed in them. His fascination with solving mysteries has made him the go-to person for the locals when it comes to unraveling petty theft cases.
Yet, a significant shift occurs in his life upon the occurrence of a murder within the village. The ensuing tale revolves around Ujjwalan’s pursuit to identify the perpetrator and uncover the truth behind this heinous act.
The Good
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but admire how Detective Ujjwalan skillfully weaves the allure of its leading stars, not just Dhyan, but also actors such as Siju Wilson and Rony David Raj. These talented individuals are the glue that keeps the film together, their performances being a key element in its success.
Although the movie suffers from a weak script and inadequate direction, it showcases some vibrant personalities that unfortunately are not fully utilized. Despite these shortcomings, the intriguing character portrayals leave an impression, particularly with their unique traits, which makes it worth watching.
Regarding its technical features, Detective Ujjwalan stands out for its visual appeal, particularly due to the contributions of Premkrishna Akkattu and Sraiyanti Harichandran in this area.
The Bad
In many murder mystery films, having a well-crafted script and careful attention to details are crucial elements. However, Detective Ujjwalan’s films fall short in this regard, often appearing less than impressive when it comes to writing quality.
Kicking off the narrative with an intriguing premise, the film unfortunately struggles to maintain coherence and connect its components effectively. The unconvincing portrayal of this murder mystery leaves you irritated at several instances.
The primary reason this movie becomes a cinematic disappointment is its awkward effort to connect it with Tovino Thomas’ Minnal Murali, a link that seems entirely incongruous and disrupts the film’s flow.
Currently, in the world of movies, it seems that shared movie universes have become quite common, and frankly, people are starting to feel rather tired of them.
Regarding the technical elements, the music by Rzee and Sibi Mathew Alex is acceptable for the movie. But the uninspired screenwriting, combined with Chaman Chakko’s editing, causes viewers to become bored.
The Performances
It’s clear that Detective Ujjwalan has promising potential on paper. Unfortunately, the direction could use some improvement. Despite this, the actors managed to make it an enjoyable watch. Dhyan Sreenivasan and Siju Wilson delivered solid performances, while Kottayam Nazeer and Rony David Raj really shone with their comedic delivery.
Additionally, influential social media content providers such as Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz Noushad, and Shahubas provide many entertaining instances; however, their material falls short due to abrupt character endings, missing opportunities for increased humor.
Watch the trailer of Detective Ujjwalan here:
The Verdict
The film “Detective Ujjwalan” doesn’t delve deep into a suspenseful whodunit that leaves you guessing, instead it offers a humorous take on the genre with somewhat superficial humor. Certain aspects and characters keep the movie engaging, making it worth a watch at least once.
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2025-07-12 10:07