Malayalam crime thriller 'Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar' with Parvathy Thiruvothu streaming on Netflix

Malayalam actor Parvathy Thiruvothu's crime thriller 'Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar' is now on an OTT platform. The film can be watched on Netflix from October 9, 2026. It is being talked about for its story of a police investigation, an attempt to conceal a crime and characters caught in a web of suspicion.

The Malayalam-language investigative thriller is directed by Shahad Nilambur. Along with Parvathy Thiruvothu, the film stars Mathew Thomas, Vijayaraghavan, Sidhartha Bharathan and Unnimaya Prasad in key roles. It runs for about 2 hours 41 minutes. It could be an option for viewers who like crime thrillers and films about police investigations.

At the centre of the story is a woman police officer named Aleena. She joins the police force on compassionate grounds after her husband's death. But after a serious incident, she is caught in a situation where, instead of investigating a crime, some policemen have to struggle to hide the truth.

A death in an accident, an attempt to destroy evidence and a scramble to evade the investigating agency give the story its pace. Notably, those under suspicion are themselves members of the police force and know how an investigation works. This sets up a battle of wits between those investigating and those hiding the truth. Creating circumstances in which every character can be suspected is a key part of the film. However, seasoned thriller viewers may guess some of the twists in advance.

On the acting, Parvathy Thiruvothu plays Aleena with restraint. Her character's tension and struggle to cope with the situation support the story. The emotional turmoil can be considered a strong point of the film. Vijayaraghavan plays an experienced investigating officer, which lends gravity to the investigation and heightens the tension. The characters played by Mathew Thomas, Sidhartha Bharathan and Unnimaya Prasad are also important to the story.

Director Shahad builds an atmosphere of suspicion through events inside the police station premises. The finer points of the investigation, the mistrust among characters and the efforts to hide evidence create the effect of a thriller.

The first half succeeds in setting up the background of the investigation and building the audience's curiosity. In the second half, however, some events and story threads appear to be resolved in haste. Reviews of the film have criticised that some scenes could have been presented more effectively. The story has the familiar elements of a crime thriller, so every twist need not feel surprising. Even so, the clashes between characters and the direction of the investigation keep the film engaging.

Those who like films about police investigations, crime mysteries and mental conflict may consider watching it. But viewers who want a very fast story, constant surprising twists and a mystery that cannot be guessed until the end may find some scenes familiar. Some viewers may also find the writing of the second half weak.

On the whole, 'Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar' is a Malayalam crime thriller that tries to hold viewers on the strength of its performances and an investigation-driven story. It is an option for those looking for a mystery film on OTT.

Platform: Netflix. Release date: October 9, 2026. Language: Malayalam. Genre: crime, investigative thriller. Director: Shahad Nilambur.