Officer On Duty OTT Release: Where To Stream Kunchacko Boban's Crime Thriller After Its Theatrical Run

Officer on Duty OTT Release: Officer on Duty, a Malayalam crime thriller directed by Jithu Ashraf in his directorial debut and written by Shahi Kabir, was released in theaters on February 20, 2025. Starring Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Jagadish, and Vishak Nair, the film has received a positive response from critics and audiences alike. It has been noted for its performances, storyline, and music and has emerged as a commercial success.

According to film industry tracker AB George's post on X (formerly Twitter), Officer on Duty has secured a strong OTT deal with Netflix ahead of its theatrical release. In a time when many films, including big-star projects, are facing challenges in securing streaming rights or fetching high prices, Officer on Duty has managed to finalize its deal with the streaming giant early. The film, written by Shahi Kabir, continues his streak of police dramas that have gained recognition in the industry.

While Officer on Duty has reportedly secured a strong OTT deal with Netflix, an official announcement regarding the streaming platform or release date is yet to be made by the filmmakers or Netflix.

Officer on Duty Storyline

Harishankar (Hari), a strict and hot-tempered police officer (DYSP), is recently demoted to the rank of CI. He receives a complaint about a man named Chandrababu attempting to mortgage a fake gold chain. What starts as a minor case soon unravels into an investigation into a series of gruesome crimes, some of which are linked to his own past personal tragedy. The rest of the story follows Hari as he navigates his anger issues while uncovering the truth behind the crimes.

Officer on Duty Cast and Crew

The film Officer on Duty features Kunchacko Boban in the role of DYSP/CI Harishankar, with Priyamani portraying his wife, Geetha. Jagadish plays Chandrababu, a KSRTC conductor, while Vishak Nair takes on the role of Christy Savio. The cast also includes Vaisakh Shankar as DySP Shahul Hameed, Vishnu G. Warrier as Sathya Mithiran, and Ramzan Muhammed as Shyam Babu. Leya Mammen appears as Celine Joan, Aishwarya Raj as Anna Louis, and Amit Eapen as Lance. Meenakshi Anoop and Eithal Evana Sherin play Harishankar's daughters, Nila and Minnu, respectively. Other supporting roles are played by Unni Lalu, Srikant Murali, Raghunath Paleri, C. J. Antony, Henna Bella, Manoj K. U., Jaya Kurup, Nileen Sandra, and Anju Abraham.

Officer on Duty was directed by Jithu Ashraf and written by Shahi Kabir. The film was produced by Martin Prakkat, Renjith Nair, and Siby Chavara under the banner of Martin Prakkat Films. Roby Varghese Raj handled the cinematography, while Chaman Chakko served as the editor. The music for the film was composed by Jakes Bejoy.