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CBI franchise returns: Mammootty's Sethurama Iyer is back!
27 Mar
Summary
- Director K. Madhu teased the upcoming sixth installment of the CBI franchise.
- Mammootty's iconic character Sethurama Iyer will return for CBI 6.
- A new creative team, possibly directed by Jofin T. Chacko, may helm the film.
The highly anticipated sixth installment of the Malayalam investigative series, 'CBI 6', is officially in the works. Director K. Madhu recently teased the return of Mammootty's iconic character, Sethurama Iyer, confirming that fans will soon witness the detective's next case. The franchise, which began with 'Oru CBI Diary Kurippu' in 1988, has garnered a significant following over the years.
While the fifth film, 'CBI 5: The Brain', received a mixed reception, the prospect of a sixth outing has generated considerable excitement. Intriguingly, reports indicate a potential change in the creative leadership, with Jofin T. Chacko, known for 'Rekhachithram', being considered as the director. This shift could signify a modern approach and a potential change in the series' tone.
The earlier films were helmed by K. Madhu, with screenplays by S. N. Swamy. The legacy of Sethurama Iyer is deeply embedded in Malayalam cinema, with previous installments like 'Jagratha' and 'Sethurama Iyer CBI' achieving substantial success. Fans are eager to see how the character evolves if 'CBI 6' materializes with a new team.
