The highly anticipated Season 2 of the Malayalam crime procedural Kerala Crime Files has finally premiered on June 20, 2025, exclusively on JioHotstar (also available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Hindi).
What’s the New Case?
Titled The Hunt for CPO Ambili, this season kicks off with the shocking disappearance of police officer CPO Ambili Raju, portrayed by Indrans. His unexplained absence becomes the emotional centerpiece of a tense, methodical investigation led by SI Manoj (Aju Varghese) and CI Kurian (Lal). They are joined by new face SI Noble (Arjun Radhakrishnan), who brings a fresh dynamic to the team.https://mediawala.live
Cast & Crew Highlights
Returning ensemble:
- Aju Varghese as SI Manoj
- Lal as CI Kurian
New additions:
- Indrans (CPO Ambili Raju)
- Arjun Radhakrishnan (SI Noble)
- Harisree Ashokan, Noorin Shereef, Shibla Fara, Navas Vallikunnu, Sanju Sanichen, and others.
Behind the scenes:
- Director & Producer: Ahammed Khabeer
- Writer: Bahul Ramesh
- DP: Jithin Stanislaus | Editor: Mahesh Bhuvanend | Music: Hesham Abdul Wahab.
What to Expect
- A six-to-eight episode run, delivered week by week.
- The tone shifts from the lodge murder of Season 1 to a deeper exploration of bureaucracy, police ethics, and emotional fallout surrounding Ambili’s vanishing .
- Director Khabeer promises a layered, context-rich procedural—an evolution from Season 1’s tightly focused structure .
Early Buzz & Promotions
- A nostalgic teaser features Harisree, Indrans, and Lal recreating an iconic scene from Punjabi House, striking a chord with fans.
- The second trailer, released June 14, keeps viewers guessing about Ambili’s fate and teases darker undercurrents in the storyline.
- A special industry screening took place in Kochi on June 18.
Why You Should Watch
- Strong ensemble and standout performances, especially from Indrans and Lal.
- A mature, realistic police procedural with emotional and ethical depth.
- This is Malayalam streaming at its best—immersive storytelling with layers of tension .
Streaming Details
- Premiered: June 20, 2025
- Platform: JioHotstar (multilingual dubs available)
- Episodes: 6–8, released weekly.
Final Verdict
If you loved the atmospheric crime-solving of Season 1, Season 2 ups the ante—tackling darker themes, higher stakes, and richer character arcs. With its premiere now live, Kerala Crime Files Season 2 is a must-watch for anyone craving smart, suspenseful storytelling from the Malayalam thriller space.
