Officer on Duty (2025) is a critically acclaimed Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jithu Ashraf in his directorial debut. Released theatrically on February 20, 2025, and subsequently streaming on Netflix from March 20, 2025, the film has garnered widespread praise for its gripping narrative and stellar performances.
🎬 Plot Overview
The story follows Harishankar (played by Kunchacko Boban), a disciplined yet hot-tempered police officer who has recently been demoted from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP) to Circle Inspector (CI). His investigation begins with a complaint about a man named Chandrababu attempting to mortgage a fake gold chain. This seemingly minor case leads him down a dark path, uncovering a series of gruesome crimes tied to his own past tragedy. As he delves deeper, he realizes that Christy is the mastermind behind these events. Despite Christy's warning to drop the case, Harishankar refuses to back down, confronting his personal demons while relentlessly pursuing justice.
🎠Cast & Crew
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Director: Jithu Ashraf
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Writer: Shahi Kabir
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Lead Cast:
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Kunchacko Boban as Harishankar
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Priyamani
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Vishak Nair
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Jagadish
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Music: Jakes Bejoy
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Cinematography: Roby Varghese Raj
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Editing: Chaman Chakko
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Production: Martin Prakkat Films, The Green Room
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Producers: Martin Prakkat, Renjith Nair, Siby Chavara
📈 Box Office & Reception
With a budget of ₹12 crore, Officer on Duty has grossed approximately ₹53.89 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025. In Kerala, it surpassed Rekhachithram to become the top-grossing film of the year.
The film has been lauded for its intense storytelling, strong performances, and realistic portrayal of crime and its impact on society. However, some critics have noted that it revisits familiar themes of violence against women and children, prompting discussions about the portrayal of such issues in mainstream cinema.
📺 Where to Watch
Officer on Duty is available for streaming on Netflix, accessible globally with subtitles in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
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