Upon its theatrical release in December 2023, Pulimada received mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics praised Joju George’s visceral performance as the volatile husband, but some found the pacing uneven. The film earned approximately ₹12 crore worldwide against a ₹7 crore budget, performing moderately well at the Kerala box office.
The Malayalam thriller Pulimada (2023) is officially available for streaming on , featuring an original Hindi dubbed