While Kannur Squad is running succesfully, examining Mammootty's police roles not only offers a glimpse into the actor's career progression but also a comprehensive view of how police characters have been depicted in Malayalam cinema over the years.
Roby Varghese Raj's Kannur Squad, starring Mammootty in the lead role, is undoubtedly a solid police procedural that unfolds at a measured tempo, avoiding excessive dramatisation. However, its notable resemblances to earlier films within the same genre prevent it from being truly fresh.
O Baby, helmed by writer-filmmaker Ranjan Pramod, stars Dileesh Pothan in a pivotal role, alongside Raghunath Paleri, Athulya, Haniya Nafisa, Saji Soman, and Shinu Syamalan.
Mammootty to joins hands with the debutant director Deeno Dennis for an upcoming Malayalam film Bazooka. Deeno is the son of veteran screenwriter Kaloor Dennis.