Mammootty stars in the investigation thriller film CBI 5. Directed by K Madhu, the film franchise’s newest installment has begun streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. Other than Malayalam, the movie can also be out there in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The streamer which has a big catalog of Indian regional movies shared the streaming date of CBI 5 on social media.
Most awaited Malayalam movie
CBI 5 the Brain (CBI 5), the fifth movie in the CBI franchise, was one of the awaited releases of Malayalam cinema this yr. Though the movie received mixed reviews on social media after its release, the movie’s legacy continued to draw in viewers. The movie did well at the field office. Within the first 9 days, the movie grossed Rs 17 crore in overseas markets alone. This is the best assortment for a Malayalam film in 2022. The latest film came out 17 years after the fourth one.
What’s the CBI franchise movie?
The movie franchise features Mammootty as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer Sethurama Iyer together with an ensemble cast. With every film, the stakes get greater for Sethurama, and in the fifth film, CBI: The Mind, the officer faces his biggest challenge. The story revolves around a basket killing of several people related to each other. The conspiracy behind the killing can be unearthed by Sethurama in his investigation.
Game kallikyan taiyyar anno? CBI 5 is coming to Netflix on 12th June.#CBI5TheBrain pic.twitter.com/uPh18iwzZw
— Netflix India South (@Netflix_INSouth) June 7, 2022
The movie series began in 1988 and in 1989, 2004, and 2005 came out the three-hit sequels. Sethuraman’s popularity is attributed to the fact that he uses his mind rather than brawn to solve cases. The sequence is very widespread among the fans.
Director and actor collaboration
The hit pairing of Mammootty and Okay Madhu reunite for the fifth time in CBI: The Brain. Madhu’s storytelling and his depiction of the character of an investigation officer have been commended by the fans. That is Mammootty’s most-commendable role and a fan favorite too.