The plot follows the unforeseen events that occur on Vincent Kariya's (Joju George) wedding day and his subsequent mood changes.

Vincent Kariya (Scaria), also known as Ummachan, is a 40-year-old unmarried civil police officer who lives in 10th Mile, Wayanad, Kerala.

Following his engagement to Jessy, Vincent meets Dr. Joshi Kuriyan and expresses concern that his mother's mental disorders may pass on to him, causing several of his prior marriage proposals to be canceled.

When the presence of a tiger is confirmed in the Thirunelly and Ambalavayal areas, forest officials issue an alert to the public through an announcement vehicle.

Vincent digs a pit near his house to bury Mahishmathi's body and calls the SP to inform him that a crime has been committed there.

Vincent, along with his Valyammachi, goes on a pilgrimage with a group to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu.

[5] It was also reported that the film would be produced by Dixon Poduthas and Suraj P. S. under the banner of Ink Lab Cinemas in association with Super Deluxe Entertainment.

[9] The Nilavilakku was first lit by Stephy Zaviour, while producer Dixon Poduthas performed the switch-on and Suraj P. S. gave the first clap.

[18] The digital distribution rights were sold to Netflix and streaming began on 23 November 2023 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.

[16][20] Kusumika Das of Times Now gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Pulimada offers a turbulent journey into the mind of its protagonist, with stellar performances and captivating visuals.

"[23] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Although Pulimada mostly prompts a sense of bewilderment, the engaging performances and the brilliance of certain technical aspects render the AK Sajan film watchable.

"[24] Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Though the actor excels throughout, it's hard not to get reminded of his previous performances from Joseph, Nayattu, and Iratta.

"[25] Athira M. of The Hindu wrote, "AK Saajan's Pulimada (Tiger's Den) is a roller-coaster ride with twists and turns.

"[26] Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote, "Pulimada offers an enjoyable viewing experience that is sure to captivate, if not completely thrill, the audience.

While the movie does tend to be quite loud with its background score, it does make for a decent watch, especially if approached with moderate expectations.