Malayalam Web Series Kerala Crime Files Season 1

The genre of the web series “Kerala Crime Files Season 1” is based on crime and drama which involves a group of policemen who are in search of a killer. The web series was released on OTT platform and was available in Malayalam language. The prominent star casts Aju Varghese and Lal have showcased their acting skills. The mind blowing story of the series is written by Aishq Ahmer, the direction is given by Ahammed Khabeer and produced by Rahul Riji Nair under the production house first print studios. The enigmatic music and sound of the series is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab. The cameraman behind the scenes is Jithin Stanislaus, followed by the editor Mahesh Bhuvanend.

Plot

The storyline of the series is primarily focused on the a murder of a lady, that took place in a lodge located in a suburban area. The series consists of 6 episodes with the titles  “Crime scene”, “Mahazar”, “Detection”, “Findings”, “Evidence”, “Charge Sheet”.  The leading star cast Aju Varghese, playing the role of a sub-inspector and Lal, playing the role of a circle inspector, along with four other policemen form a team to investigate the crime scene and get hold of the murderer. As for the clue, they could only find out the name of the person and a fake address. Will the policemens be able to find the criminal? What all difficulties will they face during the mission?                                                                                                                       

Star Performance

The lead character Aji Varghese is well known for his comedic roles, whereas in this series he has adapted a serious role of a sub-inspector named Manoj. His marvellous acting for this role has added a depth to the show. The way he has balanced his family life and professional life, while staying focused on the mission to solve an intricate case is truly commendable. The other cast members have given the best in their respective roles.

Analysis

The writer of the web series has presented the story and screenplay with a gripping narration that attracts audiences throughout the series. Each episode of the series showcases thrill and suspense, developing a sense of excitement among the viewers . The star cast and the supporting characters have given their best to all the scenes with their mind blowing performances. The work of the cameraman and the editor are commendable as each scene is captured in real locations, adding a sense of authenticity to the series. The scenes in each episode unfolds in a slow pace, which results in raising curiosity among the audience, making the climax more interesting and impactful. The scenes along with the realistic location have added a visual aesthetic to the series. The subtle yet effective background music and sound provides an immersive experience in the portrayal of the crime scenes.

What’s there?

• Well-crafted crime scene.
• Narrative storytelling.
• Realistic background for shooting the series.

What’s not there?

• The crime scenes are explained in depth, but the real motive of the killer behind the murder is unexplored in the series.
• The storyline of the series is too straightforward.

Verdict

The scenes of police investigations portray a realistic approach to the local culture and beautiful landscapes of Kerala. In short the web series has a good storyline, hence it succeeds in setting up a strong foundation for the future upcoming seasons of the series.