| CID Ramachandran Retd. SI | |
| Director: | Sanoop Sathyan |
| Producer: | Shiju Mispa Sanoop Sathyan |
| Starring: | Kalabhavan Shajohn Baiju Santhosh Sudheer Karamana |
| Cinematography: | Joe Christo Xavier |
| Editing: | Lijo Paul |
| Music: | Anu B Ivar |
| Studio: | AD 1877 Pictures |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Malayalam |
CID Ramachandran Retd. SI is a 2024 Indian Malayalam language crime thriller film written and directed by Sanoop Sathyan.[1] [2] [3] He has also co-written the script with Aneesh V Sivadas.[4] [5] [6] The film stars Kalabhavan Shajohn, Baiju Santhosh and Sudheer Karamana.[7] [8] [9] Film produced by Shiju Mispa and Sanoop Sathyan.[10] [11] Principal photography began on 27 February 2023 with a customary pooja function held at Thiruvananthapuram.[12] [13]
Retired police inspector Ramachandran investigates a case of falsely accused suspects in a rural area, uncovering lies, betrayal, and the real culprit to exonerate the innocent and restore faith in justice.[14] [15]
The film's music was composed by Anu B Ivar and the background score was composed by Anto Francis.[16] The song "Aarum Kaana" was released on 16 May 2024.[17]
The film was released in theatres on 17 May 2024.[18] [19] [20]
CID Ramachandran Retd. SI received generally positive to mixed reviews.[21] In his review, K R Rajeesh of Now Running praised the performances of the lead actor and wrote, "Overall, it is a quiet thriller with a measured treatment and neat execution."[22] Gopika of The Times of India also gave a positive review rating the movie 2.5/5.[23]