Palthu Janwar (2022) on Netflix

Prasoon, an animator by profession, who with little interest is forced to take up the government job of a veterinary inspector as a compassionate appointment. It takes through the fun filled happenings that awaits him in his workplace.

A livestock inspector wary of animals adapts to the role of veterinary care in a village. The protagonist through a series of fits and starts finds his rhythm with the provincial population and various animals to become a sort of local hero and son. Interlaced with the drama is bits of comedy and jocular conversation among the cast of characters. The Indian-Malayam movie features Malayam dialogue with English subtitles.

—Brian Hurst