Directed by Ahmed Kabir, Kerala Crime Files is a unique and suspenseful thriller web series that brings a distinctive approach to the Malayalam OTT platform. It showcases the director’s idiosyncratic style, known from his previous projects like June and Madhuram.
The lead roles are portrayed by Lal and Aju Varghese. From the suspenseful crime scene in the beginning to the thrilling revelation of the criminal in the last episode, the series captivates the audience. It sheds light on an important societal concern, highlighting the lack of political pressure or media attention when a transgender or sex worker is murdered. The web series is produced by director and actor Rahul Riji Nair and written by Aashik Aimar.
Kerala Crime Files is already streaming on Hotstar and receiving positive feedback from the audience. Aju Varghese’s performance in the lead role has drawn plaudits. The series is visually crafted by cinematographer Jitin Stanislaus. Besides Malayalam, the series will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and other languages.
The pilot episode begins with the murder of a sex worker at the Grand Tourist Home in Kochi. The subsequent investigation, spanning six days, is depicted in six different episodes. The writer aims to challenge society’s perspective and attitude towards sex workers. The series concludes with the promise of a potential new season, filled with more intriguing crime and thrilling stories.
Producer Rajul Riji commended the creators of the series, highlighting their dedication to delivering high production value and quality for the first Malayalam OTT series. In an interview, lead actor Aju Varghese shared his experience working in the OTT platform, expressing his comfort with the format. He spoke highly of director Ahammed Khabeer, having watched his films, and also praised his collaboration with Rahul Riji Nair in the movie June and the talented team behind Kerala Crime Files. He also mentioned his involvement in the film Dakini, directed by Rahul, a recipient of a National Award and a Kerala State Award.