The Pet Detective Budget, Collection and OTT| Hit or Flop?

The Pet Detective is a Malayalam comedy mystery thriller film release on 16 October 2025. Directed by Praneesh Vijayan in his debut, it stars Sharafudheen as the quirky pet detective who gets tangled in hilarious and mysterious cases involving missing pets and unexpected twists.

Anupama Parameswaran plays the female lead, adding charm and wit to the story, while the plot mixes laughs with light suspense, set against everyday Kerala backdrops that keep it relatable and fun for family audiences.

This article focuses on the movie’s box office collection with budget and OTT release updates.

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The Pet Detective 2025 Overview

Detail	Information
Title	The Pet Detective
Directed by	Praneesh Vijayan
Written by	Praneesh Vijayan, Jai Vishnu
Produced by	Gokulam Gopalan
Actor	Sharafudheen
Actress	Anupama Parameswaran
Other Cast	Surabhi Lakshmi, Kottayam Ramesh, Rajesh Madhavan, Suresh Krishna
Cinematography	Anend C Chandran
Edited by	Abhinav Sunder Nayak
Music by	Rajesh Murugesan
Production Companies	Sharafudheen Productions, Sree Gokulam Movies
Distributed by	Dream Big Films
Release Date	16 October 2025
Running Time	1h 58m
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Film Industry	Mollywood
Genre	Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Censor Rating	U

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The Pet Detective Box Office Collection

Day	Date	India Gross (crore)	Fluctuation (%+/-)
Day 1	16 October 2025	N/A (Not released yet)	(Opening Day)
Day 2	17 October 2025	N/A	N/A
Day 3	18 October 2025	N/A	N/A
Lifetime India Net	–	N/A	–
Lifetime India Gross	–	N/A	–
Lifetime Worldwide Gross	–	N/A	–

The Pet Detective is a Hit or Flop

Verdict: Not yet released

What is the budget of The Pet Detective

Budget: ₹12 crore

The Pet Detective Ott release date

OTT Platform: TBA
OTT date: TBA

Our Review of The Pet Detective

TBU

What Worked

Sharafudheen’s comic timing as the detective steals the show with easy laughs.
The mix of mystery and pets adds a cute, fun angle to the thriller.
Music and Kerala settings keep it lively and relatable.

What Didn’t Work

Some jokes might feel familiar if you’ve seen similar comedies.
The mystery could use more edge for thriller fans.
Supporting roles don’t stand out much beyond the leads.

Facts and Behind the Scenes

The Pet Detective is Praneesh Vijayan’s first film as director, where he also wrote the story, turning a fun idea about a pet sleuth into this comedy thriller. They shot mostly in real Kerala locations to keep that homey feel, wrapping up after some pet-friendly sets that had the crew laughing during takes. Not many know the release got pushed from April to October for better timing, and the trailer dropped in September 2025, building buzz with its quirky promo.

Another cool bit is Sree Gokulam Movies backed it as a light project after big hits, blending mystery with pets in a way new for Malayalam. Most folks aren’t aware Sharafudheen trained with real pet handlers to get the detective role right, adding those little details. The team did quick reshoots for funny scenes, creating real bonds that show on screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Pet Detective releasing?

The movie is set to release in theatres on 16 October 2025.

Who is the lead actor in The Pet Detective?

Sharafudheen plays the main role as the quirky pet detective.

What is the genre?

It’s a comedy mystery thriller with fun pet adventures.

Is The Pet Detective based on a true story?

No, it’s a fictional tale inspired by quirky detective stories.

The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in‑house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.