Malayalam movie The Pet Detective OTT release date: When and where to watch Anupama Parameswaran's action comedy

The Pet Detective has quickly turned into one of Malayalam cinema’s most talked-about crowd-pleasers of the season. Led and produced by Sharaf U Dheen, the film pairs a playful crime plot with sharp comedy, making it a favourite among theatre-goers since its release. Now, with its OTT debut just around the corner, excitement is building again as the makers prepare to take the film to a much wider audience across multiple languages. The buzz around its digital launch is growing by the day.

The Pet Detective, featuring Anupama Parameswaran in a key role, has already established itself as a clean box-office winner. Directed by Praneesh Vijayan, the film keeps things lively with a blend of crime and humour, leaning into an easygoing storytelling style that resonated well with Malayalam audiences. Backed and headlined by Sharaf U Dheen, the project marked a strong outing for him both onscreen and as a first-time producer.

OTT platform to stream The Pet Detective

The movie hit theatres on October 16, 2025, and is now gearing up for its digital premiere on ZEE5 on November 28, 2025. The platform has confirmed that the film will stream in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada as well, widening its reach well beyond its home audience. With many already calling it a fun, repeat-watch title, the OTT response is being watched closely.


The supporting cast features Vinayakan, Vinay Forrt, Johny Antony, Jaffer Idukki, and several others who add flavour to the film’s chaotic, comedic world. The project is co-produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the Sree Gokulam Movies banner, with Sam C S composing the music.

The Pet Detective is a Malayalam-language action comedy directed by Praneesh Vijayan, who co-wrote the film with Jai Vishnu. The ensemble includes Sharaf U Dheen, Vinayakan, Vinay Forrt, Anupama Parameswaran, Shyam Mohan, and Joemon Jyothir.