Entertainment • Jun 30, 2025

Suresh Gopi's 'Commissioner' to re-release on Onam after 31 years

The cult Malayalam action film Commissioner, starring Suresh Gopi as the tough cop Bharathchandran IPS, is coming back to theaters this Onam—31 years after its original release.
Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker, the movie follows Bharathchandran as he takes on a criminal network backed by powerful politicians.

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'Commissioner' in 4K

This 4K-restored version will be a theater-exclusive event during the festival. High Studios, known for reviving classics like Devadoothan and Chotta Mumbai, handled the restoration.
Fans still quote iconic lines—proof of its lasting impact.

The film has inspired several sequels

Commissioner inspired sequels including Bharath Chandran I.P.S (2005) and The King & the Commissioner (2012).
It's clear this film still has plenty of fans, old and new.