The Pet Detective: Know Plot, Reviews And More About Sharaf U Dheen And Anupama Parameswaran’s Malayalam Movie

The Pet Detective: The Malayalam comedy-mystery film The Pet Detective has officially hit cinemas on October 16, 2025. Directed by Praneesh Vijayan, the movie stars Sharaf U Dheen and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles, bringing together an engaging mix of humour, suspense, and emotional moments. Viewers across Kerala and other parts of India are now getting a chance to watch this light-hearted yet thrilling entertainer on the big screen.

The story follows Tony Jose Alula (played by Sharaf U Dheen), a young man who joins his father’s detective agency in a bid to impress his love interest, Kaikeyi Menon (Anupama Parameswaran). Initially assigned small and unimportant cases as a “pet detective,” Tony’s life takes a sudden twist when he stumbles upon a high-stakes kidnapping case connected to an international smuggling ring. As the stakes rise, Tony faces opposition from rival Inspector Rajath, who constantly tries to undermine him. The film’s plot unfolds as Tony attempts to solve the mystery, clear his name, and prove himself capable both as a detective and as a partner worthy of Kaikeyi.

Since its release, The Pet Detective has been generating buzz on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter). Early audience reactions suggest that viewers are enjoying the film’s quirky narrative and the comic timing of its lead pair. Some users praised the film’s fresh concept, calling it “fun, fast-paced, and entertaining,” while others appreciated the blend of mystery and situational comedy.

#PetDetective - Average

While the technical department is superb, the film fails to entertain most of the time.Sharafudhin is good and provides the only consistent quality. Aside from a few scattered laughs, the rest of the cast lacks what it takes. pic.twitter.com/sZGCzH3ZU1

— 🧢 (@sabirjr17) October 16, 2025

#PetDetective: a textbook case of how even the best technical team can’t save a sinking ship. Editing? Slick. Music? Good. DOP? Perfect. The film? Blaahh. Sharaf tried; Anupama adds another weak role to her growing collection. The last 30 mins of Wonderla ad was impressive btw. pic.twitter.com/7sBw89A3go

— ALIM SHAN (@AlimShan_) October 16, 2025

On the technical side, the film boasts impressive work from its crew. Cinematography is by Anend C Chandran, while editing is handled by Abhinav Sunder Nayak. The music is composed by Rajesh Murugesan, known for his energetic soundtracks, and production design is by Dino Shankar. Costume design by Gayathri Kishore and stunt coordination by Mahesh Mathew further enhance the film’s visual appeal. The visual effects have been managed by Prashant K Nair from 3 Doors, with colour grading by Srik Varier at Color Planet Studios. The film’s executive producer is Krishnamoorthy, with Sharaf U Dheen and Gokulam Gopalan serving as producers.

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As the film continues its theatrical run, more detailed audience feedback and box office figures are expected.