CBI 5: The Brain
2022, Malayalam. Directed by K. Madhu.
Series of bucket-killing murders happening in the city. Failure to resolve by police, a team of CBI Officers under CBI officer Sethurama Iyer take up the investigation to resolve the never experienced mystery.
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- UA
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CBI 5: The Brain is streaming on Netflix in India.
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The CBI film series: watch order
Cast & crew
- K. MadhuDirector
- MammoottySethurama Iyer
- Jagathy SreekumarVikram
- MukeshChacko
- SaikumarDySP Sathyadas
- Renji PanickerBalagopal
- Soubin ShahirPaul Meyjo / Mansoor / Sandeep
- Dileesh PothanChief Minister
- Asha SarathAdv. Prathibha Sathyadas
- Anoop MenonI.G. Unnithan
- Ramesh PisharodyVinay, C.I., C.B.I.
- KanihaSusan George / Ambika Unnithan
- Ansiba HassanAnitha
Details
- Released
- 1 May 2022
- Country
- India
- Written by
- S. N. Swamy
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CBI 5: The Brain: quick answers
What should I watch before CBI 5: The Brain?
Watch Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988), Jagratha (1989), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004), and Nerariyan CBI (2005) first.
Is CBI 5: The Brain worth watching?
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How long is CBI 5: The Brain?
CBI 5: The Brain runs 163 minutes (2h 43m).
Does CBI 5: The Brain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for CBI 5: The Brain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
CBI 5: The Brain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
CBI 5: The Brain is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is CBI 5: The Brain on?
CBI 5: The Brain is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like CBI 5: The Brain?
If you liked CBI 5: The Brain, try The Glass Key, The Seven-Ups, LaRoy, Texas.
Who directed CBI 5: The Brain?
CBI 5: The Brain (2022) was directed by K. Madhu and stars Mammootty, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh.