Sethurama Iyer returns; Pre-production works begin for CBI 5

It has been long since reports about the fifth installment in CBI series started doing the rounds. Mammootty has finally given his nod and the makers have started the pre-production works. A photo of director K Madhu and scriptwriter SN Swamy along with the crew members are currently doing the rounds in social medias. A formal announcement with full cast and crew details and when shoot begins are expected to be made soon.

CBI series is easily the most popular franchise in Malayalam cinema history. The lead character Sethurama Iyer is a brilliant investigating officer who solves his cases using brain over brawn. It is one of Mammootty’s most celebrated characters of all-time. Four installments of the series have been made and all the four films were helmed by K Madhu and scripted by SN Swamy.

Last year, SN Swamy had confidently said that the fifth installment in the CBI series, which will also be the final part, will be one of the best ever thrillers that Malayalam cinema has produced till date. He is quoted saying, “I’m sure it will be a great experience for the audience. It’s the result of three years of my hardwork. Climax of the movie will redefine the way future thrillers are made in Malayalam. It will trigger the start of a new wave.”

Mammootty is currently on a break after which he is expected to start shooting for ‘Bilal’. His next release will be ‘One’, the political thriller directed by Santosh Viswanath. The film is slated to hit screens by the first week of April.