Kerala Crime Files The Search for CPO Ambili Raju S02
Director: Ahammed Khabeer
Cast: Arjun Radhakrishnan, Aju Varghese, Lal, Indrans, Harisree Asokan, Noorin Shereef, Renjith Shekhar, Sanju Sanichen, Suresh Babu, Navas Vallikunnu, Jeo Baby, Fara Shibla, others
Kerala Crime Files – Season 2: The Search for CPO Ambili Raju premiered on June 20, 2025, on Jio Hotstar, and quickly elevated the series’ standard of crime storytelling in Malayalam OTT dramas. Under the direction of Ahammed Khabeer, with a sharply detailed script by Bahul Ramesh, this six‑episode season shifts focus from murder investigations to a high‑stakes internal crisis in the police force. The TribuneWikipediaFilmiBeat
When Civil Police Officer Ambili Raju (Indrans) vanishes shortly after an organizational shake-up, the station grinds to a halt. Veteran Inspector Kurian Avaran (Lal) and new recruit SI Noble (Arjun Radhakrishnan) lead the investigation—which gradually peels open hidden alliances, betrayals, and systemic rot. The Times of India+14LatestLY+14Wikipedia+14
The series excels at grounded procedural realism—eschewing sensationalism in favor of believable police work: analyzing CCTV, examining stray leads, and even following a retired sniffer dog’s trail. The pacing is deliberate, unfolding organically and resisting forced drama until the final twist. Scroll.inOnmanorama
Performances anchor the show. Arjun’s grounded portrayal of Noble brings emotional weight. Indrans is hauntingly effective as the missing officer whose reputation and personal ties fuel the investigation. Lal and Aju Varghese return from Season 1, offering the continuity and chemistry that fans appreciated. Harisree Asokan delivers depth in key supporting role. Onmanorama
Technically, Hesham Abdul Wahab’s background score heightens the tension without overpowering, and the cinematography underscores the tone—dark, tense, and atmospheric. FilmiBeat+4Onmanorama+4The Tribune+4
While some viewers felt the climax was less explosive than anticipated after the slow build-up, most critics agree Season 2 is a substantial upgrade over its predecessor—richer in narrative depth, character complexity, and thematic ambition.
In sum, Season 2: The Search for CPO Ambili Raju delivers a mature, immersive crime drama that probes not only a disappearance but the ethical and emotional fissures within a department—making it an essential watch for fans of sober, smart procedural storytelling.
Kerala Crime Files – Season 2: The Search for CPO Ambili Raju premiered on June 20, 2025, on Jio Hotstar, and quickly elevated the series’ standard of crime storytelling in Malayalam OTT dramas. Under the direction of Ahammed Khabeer, with a sharply detailed script by Bahul Ramesh, this six‑episode season shifts focus from murder investigations to a high‑stakes internal crisis in the police force. The TribuneWikipediaFilmiBeat
When Civil Police Officer Ambili Raju (Indrans) vanishes shortly after an organizational shake-up, the station grinds to a halt. Veteran Inspector Kurian Avaran (Lal) and new recruit SI Noble (Arjun Radhakrishnan) lead the investigation—which gradually peels open hidden alliances, betrayals, and systemic rot. The Times of India+14LatestLY+14Wikipedia+14
The series excels at grounded procedural realism—eschewing sensationalism in favor of believable police work: analyzing CCTV, examining stray leads, and even following a retired sniffer dog’s trail. The pacing is deliberate, unfolding organically and resisting forced drama until the final twist. Scroll.inOnmanorama
Performances anchor the show. Arjun’s grounded portrayal of Noble brings emotional weight. Indrans is hauntingly effective as the missing officer whose reputation and personal ties fuel the investigation. Lal and Aju Varghese return from Season 1, offering the continuity and chemistry that fans appreciated. Harisree Asokan delivers depth in key supporting role. Onmanorama
Technically, Hesham Abdul Wahab’s background score heightens the tension without overpowering, and the cinematography underscores the tone—dark, tense, and atmospheric. FilmiBeat+4Onmanorama+4The Tribune+4
While some viewers felt the climax was less explosive than anticipated after the slow build-up, most critics agree Season 2 is a substantial upgrade over its predecessor—richer in narrative depth, character complexity, and thematic ambition.
In sum, Season 2: The Search for CPO Ambili Raju delivers a mature, immersive crime drama that probes not only a disappearance but the ethical and emotional fissures within a department—making it an essential watch for fans of sober, smart procedural storytelling.