May. 01, 2022|India|163 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Crime;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: CBI 5: The Brain is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swami. The movie features Mammootty, who returns as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer Sethurama Iyer, alongside an ensemble cast. It marks the fifth installment in the CBI film series.
The plot centers on an investigation that is regarded as the most challenging case in Sethurama Iyer’s career. The narrative unfolds around a series of interconnected murders, referred to as a “basket killing.” The film’s soundtrack and score were composed by Jakes Bejoy, marking his first collaboration with Mammootty. The main theme of the movie is a recreation of the original theme from the first film, composed by Shyam.
CBI 5: The Brain received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Mammootty’s performance and the appearance of Jagathy Sreekumar. *The Times of India* rated the movie 3.5/5, describing it as a “tantalising and twisty crime thriller” and advising viewers to avoid spoilers. *Indian Express* highlighted Mammootty’s effortless transformation into Sethurama Iyer, while *Firstpost* criticized the film for its bombastic and stilted dialogue, calling it a “misplaced attempt at contemporisation.” *The Hindu* noted that the film was not a worthy sequel to the memorable series, and *The News Minute* commented that while Mammootty retained Sethurama Iyer’s traits, he couldn’t save the film.
The movie is available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, with all audio options in a single file.
Cast director: K. Madhu
Cast actor: Mammootty, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Saikumar, Renji Panicker, Soubin Shahir, Asha Sarath, Ramesh Pisharody, Anoop Menon, Dileesh Pothan
Original name: CBI 5: The Brain