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ARCHIVE ID: 1120

2007U134 min5.0 / 10● ON STREAMING

Detective OTT Release Date

Name: Detective
Director: Jeethu Joseph
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2007-02-16
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: Suresh Gopi, Sindhu Menon, Devan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Saikumar

Original Title: ഡിറ്റക്ടീവ്

Directed by Jeethu Joseph

Detective OTT release date

Detective is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Date: 16 February 2007 · Platform: JioHotstar

STREAMING DOSSIER & OTT DETAILS AT A GLANCE

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Film Title	Detective (ഡിറ്റക്ടീവ്)
Language & Industry	Malayalam Cinema (Mollywood)
Theatrical Release	16 February 2007
OTT Release Date	16 February 2007 (Now Streaming)
Official Streaming Partner	JioHotstar
Available Audio & Subtitles	Malayalam (Original Audio) with English Subtitles
Director	Jeethu Joseph
Lead Cast	Suresh Gopi, Sindhu Menon, Devan, Prajod Kalabhavan
Genre	Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Runtime	134 min
CBFC Certification	U
Theatrical Holdback Rule	Standard 42-day (6-week) Kerala Film Chamber window

STREAMING PREMIERE ACTIVE

Detective has completed its exclusive theatrical run and is now officially streaming online on JioHotstar. Viewers in India and overseas can stream the film with English subtitles.

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ARCHIVE VERDICT & CINETEST REPORT

EDITORIAL RADAR

CURATOR'S TAKE:

Detective stands out for its tense narrative pacing, meticulous deductive reveals, and psychological dread. Under the direction of Jeethu Joseph, the narrative is distinguished by its realistic pacing and immersive sense of place. Whether you are catching it for the first time or revisiting it on digital streaming, the production exhibits the hallmark craft and honest human observation that modern Malayalam cinema is celebrated for worldwide.

CINEMATIC CONTEXT & CRAFT:

As an important entry in Mollywood's historical archive from 2007, Detective captures the vintage era of Malayalam cinema with memorable performances and enduring cultural nostalgia.

🎯 WHO SHOULD STREAM:Aficionados of atmospheric whodunits, slow-burn police procedurals, and high-tension Kerala investigative cinema.

🎧 AUDIO & SUBTITLE ADVICE:For the optimal viewing experience, stream with the original Malayalam audio track accompanied by English subtitles. Modern Malayalam cinema places heavy emphasis on sync-sound, regional accents, and acoustic subtlety that dubbing tracks frequently diminish.

CURATED BY MALAYALAM MOVIE HUB EDITORIAL DESKVERIFIED DIRECTORY ARCHIVE

Genres:

Mystery Crime Thriller

Streaming Arrival:2007-02-16

Top Cast & Characters

Suresh Gopias Shyam Prasad / Mohan KumarSindhu Menonas RashmiDevanas D.G.PPrajod Kalabhavanas SumeshSaikumaras SP James Joseph IPSSubairas John Samuel

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DETECTIVE

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Q: What is the Detective OTT release date?

Detective is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar. The Malayalam film released on OTT following its theatrical run.

Q: Where can I watch Detective online legally?

Detective is officially available for streaming on JioHotstar. You can watch it legally with original Malayalam audio and English subtitles.

Q: What was the theatrical premiere date and OTT holdback window for Detective?

Detective premiered in theaters on 16 February 2007. Malayalam cinema typically follows a 42-day theatrical holdback window before digital streaming premiere.