Netflix has started streaming CBI 5, a mystery thriller directed by K. Madhu starring Mammootty as Sethurama Iyer. The film had released in the cinemas on May 1.
Apart from Malayalam, the film is also available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
CBI 5 the Brain, the fifth film in the CBI franchise, was one of the most awaited releases of Malayalam cinema this year. Despite the huge pre-release bookings, the film received mixed reviews on social media after its release.
In the first 9 days, the film grossed Rs 17 crore in overseas markets alone. This is the best collection for a Malayalam movie.
Written by SN Swami, the film stars Mammootty reprising his role as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer Sethurama Iyer along with an ensemble cast. CBI 5 The Brain revolves around an investigation which is considered as the most difficult case in the career of Sethurama Iyer. The story revolves around a basket killing of several people connected to each other. The conspiracy behind the killing and how Iyer manage to crack is the rest of the movie.
