Officer on Duty review: A gripping thriller with Kunchacko Boban’s standout performance

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Feb 20, 2025 Read the article

Kunchacko Boban’s Officer on Duty is another thriller released in Malayalam.

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Directed by Jithu Ashraf, the film has been making headlines as it is scripted by Shahi Kabir, known for writing superb thrillers like Joseph, Elaveezha Poonchira, and Nayattu.

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In Officer on Duty, Shahi Kabir has crafted a script with more commercial elements.

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The major highlight of the movie is its script. Shahi Kabir’s writing was brought to life by Jithu Ashraf’s direction.

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Officer on Duty is a technically strong film with excellent cinematography and background score.

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Jithu Ashraf’s Officer on Duty has all the elements needed for a gripping thriller. This is surely one of the best-made thrillers in Malayalam.

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