Kannur Squad

Kannur Squad

Year: 2023

Runtime: 160 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Roby Varghese Raj

Echo Score: 79
CrimeThrillerThrillers and murder mysteriesIntriguing and suspenseful murder mysteriesSuspenseful crime thrillers

A determined police officer and his squad embark on a perilous cross‑country chase to capture a ruthless criminal syndicate. As they confront obstacles and internal doubts, the leader steadies his team, guiding them toward victory while navigating professional uncertainties in this tense, dramatic saga.

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1

Kannur forest discovery and initial murder suspicion

The Kannur Squad arrives at the Kannur-Virajpet forest to hunt down a political goon. They catch the suspect and unexpectedly find the hanging body of a stranger in the same forest. Although the official ruling calls it suicide, George suspects foul play and commits to uncovering the true killer.

2015 Kannur-Virajpet forest
2

Suicide suspect identified; case shifts to Coimbatore

The team identifies the suicided stranger as Murugan, a lorry driver, but they suspect murder rather than suicide. The investigation moves from the forest to Coimbatore as new leads emerge. The search focuses on who duped and killed the stranger, rather than a simple suicide.

2015 Coimbatore
3

Murugan's wife Vanaja and nephew Rakesh revealed

In Coimbatore, the squad uncovers that Murugan's wife Vanaja and her nephew Rakesh orchestrated the crime to cover a different motive. The case shifts from a supposed suicide to a calculated murder plot. The duo's involvement changes the direction of the investigation.

2015 Coimbatore
4

Jayan's bribery scandal leads to disbanding

Shortly after the revelations, Jayan is exposed as having taken a bribe from the sand mafia. The infamous corruption undermines trust within the Kannur Squad. As a result, the group is disbanded and its operations are halted.

2015
5

Wahab dacoity and murder case opened

In Kasaragod, a rich NRI Abdul Wahab is robbed and murdered, leaving his family in shock. SP Manu Needhi Cholan assigns the Kannur Squad to lead the investigation despite the looming bribery scandal. The case tests the team's resolve as they gather initial clues and suspects.

2017 Kasaragod
6

Riyas captures; reveals links to Ameer and Zulfiqar

The squad captures Riyas, who is connected to the hotel in Qatar and to Ameer Shah and Zulfiqar Ali. His statements reveal a wider conspiracy behind Wahab's murder and hint at an international reach. The investigation expands beyond Kerala into new cities.

2017 Kasaragod
7

Wahab's house raid; murders and attacks described

Riyas's statements align with witnesses who say Wahab's assailants barged into his house at night, killed Wahab, injured his son Ramzan, and assaulted his daughter Farha. The squad follows these leads to Mumbai and Bhubaneswar as they trace the perpetrators. The brutality confirms a planned criminal operation.

2017 Wahab's house, Kasaragod
8

Shiju Velayudhan captured; Ameer/Zulfiqar's location found

The squad reaches Mumbai and captures Shiju Velayudhan, who reveals that Ameer and Zulfiqar had left for Bhubaneswar. The information helps narrow down the suspects and routes. The pursuit returns to the north as the trail heats up.

2017 Mumbai
9

Ameer and Zulfiqar traced to Faizabad

Investigators learn that Ameer and Zulfiqar have moved to Faizabad with possible hideouts. The squad moves to Uttar Pradesh to pursue them and enlists local support for the operation. The stakes rise as the criminals slip through varied jurisdictions.

2017 Faizabad
10

Pawan's tip leads to Hathoda and Bambiha arrest on Payagpur train

In Faizabad, a breakthrough comes when Pawan reveals that Ameer, Zulfiqar, Hathoda and Bambiha started robbing to finance an ivory export network. The squad corners Hathoda and Bambiha on a train leaving Payagpur. The operation demonstrates the growing scale of the crime syndicate.

2017 Payagpur
11

Ameer and Zulfiqar escape; train pursuit toward Babaganj

George orders Jose and Shafi to board the same train, hoping to intercept Ameer and Zulfiqar. They discover the duo have already left Payagpur for Babaganj, intensifying the chase. The hunt stretches across multiple trains and routes.

2017 Babaganj
12

Final capture near India-Nepal border with SSB help

The Kannur Squad locates Ameer and Zulfiqar in a forest near the India-Nepal border and arrests them with help from SSB. They are brought back to Kerala to face justice. The operation marks a successful culmination of a long, cross-state investigation.

2017 Forest near India-Nepal border
13

Farewell to Yogesh Yadav and closure

With the criminals captured, the team extends thanks to Yogesh Yadav for his assistance and bids him farewell. The case closes as the Kerala authorities take charge of the suspects. The Kannur Squad finally returns to regular duties.

2017 Border region near Nepal

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:23

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