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Kerala Crime Files (2023)

Three reasons to binge watch Kerala Crime Files

Though it's a six-part web series comprised of 30-minute instalments, I found the experience no different from a movie.

The story is very engaging, moves at a crisp pace, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Lal and Aju Varghese fit very well in the shoes of astute police officers, backed brilliantly by well-cast supporting actors. It gives a glimpse into "a day in the life of a Kerala cop".

Here are the three reasons why you should watch it if you have not done so already:

1) No overdose of sleaze or gore: This could have easily slid into "yet another sleazy and gory crime story" like many others on Netflix. Though the story revolves around the murder of a sex worker, the movie maker does a good job of ensuring it caters to a wider audience.

2) Very relatable villain: Typically, villains are portrayed as supernatural beings who are master planners and MMA champions at the same time. The Director has steered himself away from that temptation, which makes the series very relatable.

3) Exposes a systemic problem: The story happens in 2011, and the police are unable to trace a murderer. It's a shame that the Indian system didn't make a national ID (like Adhar) mandatory for all employers, which could have greatly helped with tracing miscreants.

Overall, I loved watching it and would recommend it to any Malayali movie lover.

-arun.