The Malayalam mystery comedy film, “Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse,” features Mammootty as CI Dominic, a former police officer turned private detective. Set to release on OTT via Amazon Prime on March 7, 2025, the movie hit theaters on January 23, 2025, gaining significant popularity among audiences. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the story revolves around Dominic’s challenge to find a lost purse, which leads him to uncover connections to an old case of two missing people. The cast includes Gokul Suresh, Sushmitha Bhatt, and others, with music by Darbuka Siva and produced by Mammootty himself.
The movie will be streaming on Amazon Prime starting March 7, 2025. Although details about the release are limited, the storyline revolves around Dominic, a former police officer who now operates a detective agency. His landlady promises to forgo his rent if he can locate the owner of a lost purse. He accepts the challenge to alleviate his financial burdens. As he delves deeper into the task, he uncovers that the lost purse is linked to a longstanding case involving two missing individuals. Throughout the investigation, he reveals secrets while untangling a complex mystery.
This film is directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, with a screenplay co-written by him, Neeraj Rajan, and Sooraj Rajan. Neeraj Rajan is also credited with the story. Produced by Mammootty, the cinematography is handled by Vishnu Dev, while editing is done by Anthony. The music score is composed by Darbuka Siva.
Mammootty takes on the role of CI Dominic, a private investigator and former police officer. Gokul Suresh portrays his assistant, Vicky. The cast also features Sushmitha Bhatt, Viji Venkatesh, Siddique, Vineeth, Vijay Babu, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan, and Shine Tom Chacko. In a prior interview, Mammootty described Dominic as a realistic and relatable character, noting that he transcends the typical “hero” persona. During a press conference, he elaborated that the character faces his own unique challenges. Reflecting on the film, Gautham Vasudev Menon remarked, “But my Malayalam debut had to happen at some point, and what better way than to do a film with Mammootty? So, it’s all good. I heard the story by Neeraj Rajan and I saw Mammootty in the role of Dominic.”
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