Officer on Duty, a Malayalam crime thriller starring Kunchacko Boban, recently premiered on Netflix after its theatrical run. While the film performed well at the Malayalam box office, its reach among Telugu and Tamil audiences was limited.
Directed by Jithu Ashraf in his debut, the film features Priyamani, Jagadish, and Vishak Nair in key roles, with Jakes Bejoy handling the music.
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Now available in multiple languages, including Telugu, it remains to be seen how the OTT audience will respond. However, the film's initial OTT reception has been mixed.
Some viewers appreciated its gripping narrative and praised the director's tight screenplay.
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One viewer wrote, "A crime suspense thriller with no boring scenes, an interesting first half, and a satisfying second half." Kunchacko Boban's performance also received positive mentions.
However, others felt the film was just average, lacking the depth seen in recent standout Malayalam thrillers like Drishyam, Anveshippin Kandethum, or Kishkindha Kaandam.
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Some viewers felt it was good but not great. Some people say that it is a must watch for those who have daughters.
However, one thing worth to be noted is that there are no outright negative reviews which suggests that the film offers decent content and is definitely watchable.