Silence

The «Silence» film series is an Indian Hindi-language crime thriller franchise directed by Aban Bharucha Deohans, starring Manoj Bajpayee as the lead character, ACP Avinash Verma. The series revolves around complex cases investigated by the Special Crime Unit (SCU) in Mumbai, each leading to larger and darker conspiracies.

• The franchise consists of two films, both released directly on the ZEE5 platform:

• Silence… Can You Hear It? (2021) – The first film, which follows the mysterious murder of an influential judge’s daughter. The film received positive responses, featuring a cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai, and Sahil Vaid.

• Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout (2024) – The sequel, set three years after the events of the first film, where the team investigates a mass shootout at a nightclub. Parul Gulati joined the cast for this installment. The film performed well, accumulating over 300 million watch minutes on the platform.

• The franchise is primarily known for its suspenseful atmosphere, plot twists, and strong performances, particularly by Manoj Bajpayee.