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New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Mahesh Bhuvanend Interview: Editing is not just about software, it's understanding emotions
A Sometimes, when you start reading a script, you stop at night and continue the next day. But when I read Bahul Ramesh's script for Kerala Crime Files 2, I started at 10 at night and read it completely before going to sleep. With a script like that, you feel the thrill of wanting to know what happens next. That gives you confidence that the audience will feel the same. When we look at the footage, there are visuals we've already imagined. So I edited it with the same excitement I felt during my first reading. The way viewers might have mistaken the red herrings as someone else's past was exactly how I felt too. Another interesting aspect this season is the presence of subplots. Each layer had its own emotional beats, and balancing them was important. A challenge with any second season, especially a police procedural, is that it has to be just as powerful, if not more, in showing the growth of the main characters. In that way, there was an advantage, because this season starts with a new police officer, Noble (played by Arjun Radhakrishnan), and we, like the audience, don't know him yet.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Kerala Crime Files' returns with Season 2 on JioHotstar
Following the tremendous success of its debut season, the critically acclaimed Malayalam crime thriller Kerala Crime Files is back with a gripping new instalment. Titled Kerala Crime Files Season 2 - The Search for CPO Ambili Raju, the much-anticipated series will premiere on June 20 on JioHotstar. This season dives into the haunting mystery surrounding the sudden disappearance of a police officer, promising a darker and more intense storyline. The recently released trailer has already stirred excitement across social media, offering chilling glimpses into the murky depths of a police investigation that unearths dark, hidden secrets. The series is penned by Bahul Ramesh, the writer behind the critically lauded box office hit Malayalam movie Kishkinda Kandam. Far from a straightforward whodunit, the narrative hints at deeper power struggles and internal conflicts within the force. As the search unfolds, the trailer suggests a shadowy game played behind closed doors--one riddled with secrets, betrayal, and manipulation. With its dark tone and suspenseful mood, the trailer promises a deeper, more intense season that pushes Kerala Crime Files into bold new territory. The disappearance of CPO Ambili Raju, a respected officer, becomes the central mystery, but the trailer suggests this is just the tip of the iceberg. With cryptic voice-overs and disturbing visuals, it teases themes of police brutality, systemic rot, and moral ambiguity. The background score by Hesham Abdul Wahab adds to the unease, with haunting notes amplifying the suspense. Returning to the investigation are fan favourites SI Manoj Sreedharan and CI Kurian Avaran, portrayed once again by Aju Varghese and Lal, respectively. The second season also introduces a stellar ensemble cast, featuring Arjun Radhakrishnan, Indrans, Harisree Asokan, Noorin Shereef, and acclaimed filmmaker Jeo Baby, all making their debut in the series. ALSO READ:'Vyasana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal' review: A well-executed satire on the chaos surrounding a funeral Directed by Ahammed Khabeer and written by Bahul Ramesh, the series is produced under the Monkey Business banner by Hassan Rasheed, Ahammed Khabeer, and Jithin Stanislaus. The technical team includes Jithin Stanislaus as the cinematographer, Mahesh Bhuvanend as the editor, and Hesham Abdul Wahab handling the music.
