South Indian thriller ‘Detective Ujjwalan’, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan comes to Lionsgate Play this September 12
South Indian thriller ‘Detective Ujjwalan’, starring Dhyan Sreenivasan comes to Lionsgate Play this September 12
~A cocktail of dark comedy, horror, mystery & small town quirks awaits with Detective Ujjwalan that premieres on Lionsgate Play in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada & Hindi~
Mysterious murders, twisted minds, and a haunting presence. In the quiet town of Plaachikkaavu, chaos brews, and only one man can untangle it. Step into the world of Detective Ujjwalan, premiering exclusively on Lionsgate Play from September 12 in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Headlined by Dhyan Sreenivasan, as the eccentric detective Ujjwalan, the film unravels a string of bizarre killings tied to a sinister figure known as the Boogeyman. Directed by debutant duo Indraneel Gopeekrishnan and Rahul G., and produced by Sophia Paul under the Weekend Blockbusters banner, the film blends dark comedy, suspense, and small-town charm into a character-driven mystery, expanding the Weekend Cinematic Universe that began with Minnal Murali.
The film's ensemble cast features Seema G. Nair, Kottayam Nazeer, Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz Noushad, Shahubas, Kalabhavan Navas, Nirmal Palazhi, and Mathew Puthukadan in pivotal roles that elevates the investigative stakes. Rooted in a community-set whodunit, the story follows Ujjwalan’s relentless chase of a masked killer, offering subtle connections for longtime fans while remaining welcoming for first-time viewers.
Talking about the film, actor Dhyan Sreenivasan said,“Stepping into Detective Ujjwalan meant entering a living, breathing universe that audiences already cherish, and discovering a new heartbeat within it. This case tests Ujjwalan’s brilliance and his conscience, every clue peels back a layer, connecting personal stakes to echoes fans will recognize from the Minnal Murali world. What thrilled me was walking that tightrope between a propulsive mystery and an intimate character study, where the choices feel human even when the scale gets bigger. This is one of the most exciting characters I’ve taken on. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering this world for the first time, there’s something here that will resonate. The film expands the canvas with fresh antagonists and emotional beats, yet it stands confidently on its own.”
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Official Synopsis: In the quiet village of Plaachikkaavu, librarian-turned-sleuth Ujjwalan is drawn into a chilling string of murders that shatter the town’s peace, forcing him to confront both a cunning killer and his own fear of the dark. As a Special Investigation Team led by CI Shambhu Mahadev intensifies the probe, rival theories and red herrings spark a tense battle of wits. With the mystery tightening around a masked figure and a past steeped in secrets, Ujjwalan must piece together elusive clues before the next strike. Set within the broader Minnal Murali universe, the film blends intimate character stakes with a propulsive, community-rooted whodunit.
Credits:
● Director: Rahul G, Indraneel Gopalakrishnan
● Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siju Wilson, Rony David Raj, Kottayam Nazeer, Seema G. Nair, Kalabhavan Navas, Mathew Puthukadan
Lionsgate Play
Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, aims to offer its users a quality of content that is second to none. With a library of premium content, binge-worthy franchises and Premieres, Lionsgate Play looks to stand at the pinnacle of content that is bold, inclusive, provocative, empowering and engaging. The platform brings its viewers a unique viewing experience with a widely distributed network in the region spanning partnerships like Bharti Airtel, Prime Video Channels, Tata Play Binge, Jio FTTH, Apple TV+, Amazon Firestick, OTTplay, Watcho, BSNL, OEMs with an ambitious roadmap ahead. Lionsgate Play app can be downloaded on Google Play Store, Apple app store, and Amazon Firestick at a quarterly and yearly subscription of INR 399 and INR 799, respectively.
