Malayalam cinema recently released another crime thriller that grabbed the audience’s attention with its investigative approach. ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar,’ starring Parvathy Thiruvothu in a challenging police role, arrived in theatres on September 11. Directed by Shahad Nilambur, the film received a strong response and reportedly crossed the Rs 50 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Now, the film is ready to reach a much wider audience through its digital release.
Parvathy Thiruvothu’s film to stream on Netflix
The biggest update for thriller fans is that ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ is officially set to premiere on Netflix on October 9. The film will stream in Malayalam along with Telugu and other dubbed versions, giving people outside Kerala a chance to watch it. Since this OTT release comes just one month after the theatrical release, people who could not watch it in theatres will now have an opportunity to see the movie.
A police station crime turns into a dangerous mind game
‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ revolves around Aleena Abraham, an actress named Parvathy Thiruvothu, who was hired in the police force due to the unfortunate demise of her spouse. It is not long before she starts working in the police force when a peculiar incident takes place in the police station in the middle of the night. However, instead of revealing the actual occurrence, the policemen opt to hide the crime. The officers’ knowledge of police procedures and crime scenes helps them manipulate evidence.
Parvathy Thiruvothu’s police role adds more interest to the Malayalam thriller
What follows is a tense battle of wits between the investigating officer and the policemen trying to hide the crime. The film keeps the mystery around the incident at the centre while also exploring Aleena’s personal struggles and the pressure of working inside the police department. Mathew Thomas, Vinay Forrt and Sidharth Bharathan are also part of the cast. With a strong theatrical run, ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’ has already built curiosity among thriller lovers. Its digital release could now give the Malayalam crime drama a fresh run among OTT audiences.
