Narivetta and Detective Ujjwalan: Which Malayalam OTT release to binge this weekend?

Dhyan Sreenivasan's Detective Ujjwalan is streaming on Netflix, while Tovino Thomas's Narivetta is accessible on Sony LIV via OTTplay Premium.

Posters of Narivetta and Detective Ujjwalan

Malayalam moviegoers have plenty of options to watch this week with release of five films on digital platforms. Detective Ujjwalan and Narivetta both enthralled audiences after their theatrical debuts and have now made their OTT debuts. Dhyan Sreenivasan's most recent movie is streaming on Netflix, while the Tovino Thomas-starrer is accessible on Sony LIV through OTTplay Premium. Meanwhile, let's see which one we should binge on this weekend.

Narivetta, a gripping socio-political thriller

The film received a lot of attention for its compelling plot and performances. Narivetta, which is based on true events, are sure to leave audiences in a state of shock. The thriller's portrayal of a community's unwavering fight against systemic inequality is impressive.

The main character of the movie, Varghese, is forced to join the police force. He and a group of cops are dispatched to Wayanad shortly to manage an Adivasi community protest against the administration's failed land distribution. This group of people have occupied a prohibited area of the forest as part of their protest. Varghese experiences startling things over the course of a few days that alter his life permanently.

Also Read: Narivetta movie review: Tovino Thomas, Anuraj Manohar lead a haunting call to remember the marginalised

Detective Ujjwalan, an entertaining thriller

The main character of the movie is Ujjwalan, a local detective who is committed to apprehending a "Boogeyman" that haunts the seemingly tranquil neighbourhood of Plaachikkaavu. This mysterious enemy is carrying out murders at every other night. The locals and Ujjwalan's squad of friends are working to catch the criminal in the meantime. How Plaachikkaavu escapes the Boogeyman's curse and whether Ujjwalan will learn the truth about the murderer are the film's central questions.

The few poignant moments that fail to have adequate depth are compensated for by the film's engrossing plot. The Dhyan Sreenivasan film is undoubtedly a fun viewing for anyone who enjoys a good investigative thriller with a humorous twist once in a while. The fact that the actor plays the role that ideally fits him is also notable.

Also Read: Detective Ujjwalan review: This Dhyan Sreenivasan film is the perfect addition to the intricately crafted cinematic universe

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