CBI 5: The Brain (2022)
The few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
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CBI 5: The Brain is streaming in India on Netflix.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated CBI 5: The Brain don't rate this Malayalam film well. It holds a 4.4/10 on TMDB from 17 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.
Should you spend 2h 43m on it?
2h 43m of Malayalam crime with a thriller streak, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Series of bucket-killing murders happening in the city. Failure to resolve by police, a team of CBI Officers under CBI officer Sethurama Iyer take up the investigation to resolve the never experienced mystery.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 43m — long |
| Watch with family? | UA · Check rating |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
K. Madhu
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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