Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- mysterious
- witty
- weekend movie night
- crime thriller marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ujjwalan investigates a mysterious figure in the rural community of Plaachikkaavu, making the village and its inhabitants central to the puzzle.
The plot explicitly frames Ujjwalan's confrontation with the mysterious figure as a deadly battle of wits.
Ujjwalan's abilities are repeatedly tested as he attempts to outsmart the opposing figure.
The investigation is located in the named village of Plaachikkaavu rather than an expansive urban environment.
Films like Detective Ujjwalan, and why
Anjaam Pathiraa
comedic detective investigation, eccentric supporting characters, and a village mystery
Joseph
Malayalam crime mystery built around investigation, suspects, and escalating suspense
Ratsasan
stylized whodunit structure with a central investigator confronting a concealed culprit
Movie Details
- Directors
- Indraneel GK, Rahul G
- Release Date
- 2025-05-23
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (22)
Cast
- Dhyan Sreenivasan
- Siju Wilson
- Ameen
- Nihal Nizam
- Nibraz Noushad
- Shahubas
- Kottayam Nazeer
- Rony David Raj
- Seema G Nair
- Nirmal Palazhi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Detective Ujjwalan about?
- A village detective enters a lethal intellectual duel with an elusive figure whose identity threatens to overturn his confidence and reputation.
- What is Detective Ujjwalan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Detective Ujjwalan as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Detective Ujjwalan violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Detective Ujjwalan as moderate.
- Which films are like Detective Ujjwalan?
- Films with a similar feel include Anjaam Pathiraa, Joseph, and Ratsasan.
- How long is Detective Ujjwalan?
- Detective Ujjwalan runs 124 minutes.
- Where can I watch Detective Ujjwalan?
- In United States, Detective Ujjwalan streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
