Kerala Crime Files is an Indian Malayalam-language crime drama web series directed by Ahammed Khabeer[1] and written by Ashiq Aimar[2] starring Aju Varghese[3] and Lal[4] in lead roles.[5] The series was released on Disney Hotstar. The first season Kerala Crime Files - Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara explores the Ernakulam North police station officers race against the time to catch a murderer out on loose.[6] It was announced as returning for a second season[7][8] which wrapped filming in May 2024.[9]

Kerala Crime Files
GenreCrime drama
Police procedural
Written byAshiq Aimar (Season 1)
Bahul Ramesh (Season 2)
Directed byAhammed Khabeer
StarringAju Varghese
Lal
Music byHesham Abdul Wahab
Country of originIndia
Original languageMalayalam
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducersRahul Riji Nair (Season 1)
Ahammed Khabeer (Season 2)
CinematographyJithin Stanislaus
EditorMahesh Bhuvanend
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesFirst Print Studios (Season 1)
Monkey Business (Season 2)
Original release
NetworkDisney Hotstar
Release23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)

Plot

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A team of six policemen led by Sub-Inspector Manoj is on a chase to solve a murder in a suburban lodge room, with just one clue - a fake address, Shiju, Parayil Veedu, Neendakara, from a lodge register.

This story takes place in 2011. It all begins when the receptionist at a local lodge discovers the dead body of a sex worker in one of the rooms. Circle Inspector Kurian Avaran (Lal) and Sub-inspector Manoj Sreedharan (Aju Varghese) from the Ernakulam North Police Station lead a team of five police officers who are determined to catch the person responsible. But their only clues are a name, "Shiju," and a fake address, "Parayil Veedu, Neendakara," given by the suspect at the lodge.

Cast

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  • Aju Varghese as SI Manoj Sreedharan
  • Lal as CI Kurian Avaran
  • Zhinz Shan as SCPO Pradeep
  • Navas Vallikkunnu as CPO Sunil
  • Sreejith Mahadevan as Shiju
  • Sanju Sanichen as CPO Vinu
  • Ansal Ben as Union Shiju
  • Aji Alok as Karim Ikka
  • Ashwathy Manohar as Athira
  • Devaki Rajendran as Lathika
  • Rooth P. John as Swapna
  • Harishankar as Sarath
  • Jeevan Baby Mathew as Afzal
  • Dr. Nidhinya Anil as WCPO Sindhu
  • Stijo Chemmessery as Tea Shop Owner
  • Prabhakumar as ACP
  • Abin Paul as Eloor SI
  • Pradeep Joseph as Edappally SI
  • Akhil Raj as Neendakara A.S.I.
  • Roopesh KV as Venjaramoode SI
  • Pragesh Raj as Palarivattom SI
  • Jinu Anilkumar as CCTV Officer
  • Madanan Babu as Athira’s father
  • Rajeev Thomas as Athul
  • MD Rajmohan as Old Husband
  • Mini S.K. as Old Wife
  • Abhilash K. as BSNL Officer
  • Akshay T. as Sainu
  • Anoop Raghavan as Ashraf
  • Ponnachan as Party Secretary
  • Vinod Thomas as Biju
  • Jose Praveen as Peter
  • Prem Prakash as Devassy
  • Baiju Bala as Jacob
  • Feby as Sisily

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
16June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23)

Season 1

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Crime Scene"Ahammed KhabeerAshiq Aimar23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
Swapna, a sex worker, is found dead in a lodge in Kochi. Circle Inspector Kurian and Sub Inspector Manoj of Eranakulam North Police Station begins investigation.
22"Mahazar"Ahammed KhabeerAshiq Aimar23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
The police officers learns that only the Receptionist have seen the culprit. With the help of Receptionist, Investigation team tries to sketch the culprit.
33"Detection"Ahammed KhabeerAshiq Aimar23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
Swapna’s roommate, Lathika, reveals about the meeting of Shiju. The S.I Manoj connects dot after she tells about the cruelty of Shiju
44"Findings"Ahammed KhabeerAshiq Aimar23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
The Police strengthen their search for the culprit. They searches every lodges in Kochi after finding out Shiju have practice of meeting sex workers in such places
55"Evidence"Ahammed KhabeerAshiq Aimar23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
The investigators learn more about Shiju from various places he had worked on. They root out to explore Shiju’s path
66"Charge Sheet"Ahammed KhabeerAshiq Aimar23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
Kurian, Manoj and their team had been chasing Shiju for 6 days, but how can a man hide if his love is genuine.

References

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  1. ^ "Kerala Crime Files teaser: Lal and Aju Varghese promise an intense police procedural". The Indian Express. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. ^ "'കേരള ക്രൈം ഫയൽസ്- ഷിജു പാറയിൽ വീട്'; വെബ് സീരീസുമായി ഹോട്ട്‌സ്റ്റാർ | ടീസർ". Mathrubhumi. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Kerala Crime Files malayalam web series from disney hotstar teaser out now will start streaming soon | Kerala Crime Files: ഒരു സെക്സ് വർക്കറിന്റെ കൊലപാതകം; ഉദ്വേഗം നിറച്ച് കേരള ക്രൈം ഫയൽസ് ടീസർ | Movies News in Malayalam". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Kerala Crime Files Media News, Latest Kerala Crime Files Stories From BMI". www.bestmediainfo.com. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Intense first look poster of 'Kerala Crime Files' hints at a gritty crime drama". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Kerala Crime Files starring Aju Varghese and Lal teaser is out now! The first ever series from Malayalam expects to be thriller". STAGE SCREENing. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  7. ^ "The Makers announce the second season of Kerala Crime Files Aju Varghese says waiting". The Times Of India. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Kerala Crime Files 2 : പുതിയ കേസുമായി 'കേരള ക്രൈം ഫയൽസ്' എത്തുന്നു; വെബ് സീരീസിന്റെ രണ്ടാം സീസൺ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". Zee News India Malayalam. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  9. ^ "It's a wrap for 'Kerala Crime Files Season 2'". Indian Express. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
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