Mammootty starrer 'CBI 5' not likely to resume production soon, says writer SN Swamy

For past few weeks, several reports have been speculating that fifth film of CBI franchise will go on floors soon. However, in a recent media interview with an online portal, writer SN Swamy revealed that Mammootty starrer is unlikely to start production until coronavirus scare is subsided. He ded that since government has laid restrictions on shooting in outdoor locations, shooting an action-thriller amid coronavirus scare would be difficult.

Furr in interview, SN Swamy revealed that CBI 5 is currently in pre-production st. When asked about plot of CBI 5, SN Swamy said that many issues would be highlighted in film, one of which will be basket killing. SN Swamy furr ded that Mammootty has heard script and excited to start shooting of CBI 5. 

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CBI 5 is fifth film of franchise that includes movies like Oru CBI Diary Kuruppu (1988), Jagratha (1989), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) and Nerariyan CBI (2005). CBI 5 will be helmed by K. Mhu, who has directed previous parts of franchise. movie, starring Mammootty in le, will see him reprise role of Sethurama Iyer, a Central Bureau of Investigation officer. 

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What's next for Mammooty? 

Mammootty will be next seen essaying role of Kerala Cheif Minister in political-thriller One. forthcoming Malayalam movie has an ensemble cast consisting of Mammootty, Srinivasan, Samyukta Men, Joju George, Renji Panicker, and Murali Gopy among ors. Mammootty starrer marks Malayalam cinema debut of Ahaana Krishna's younger sister Ishaani Krishna. 

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Santosh Vishwanath directorial is reportedly scripted by Bobby and Sanjay, who h previously written script for Parvathy-starrer Uyare. reafter, Mammootty has Jofin T Chacko's Priest with Manju Warrier. upcomer will hit marquee soon. Besides above-mentioned movies, Mammootty has an array of films in pipeline.