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1000 Babies (2024–present)

1 season7 episodes~42 min per episodeMalayalam
AReturning seriesCrimeDrama

Created byNajeem Koya

StarringRahman, Neena Gupta, Sanju Sivaram, Joy Mathew

Watch onVI movies and tv, JioHotstar

NetworkDisney+ Hotstar

Best for: Crime drama fans who enjoy puzzle-driven mysteries with an ensemble cast.

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1000 Babies: new episodes and status

StatusReturning series
Last episode aired18 October 2024

Episode dates as listed on TMDB.

1000 Babies seasons and episodes

SeasonPremieredEpisodes
Season 118 October 20247

1000 Babies story (no spoilers)

1000 Babies is a Malayalam crime drama series created and directed by Najeem Koya, premiering on Disney+ Hotstar on 18 October 2024. The story centres on a man with a dark past who manipulates multiple lives through a series of cryptic letters and deadly games, drawing a cast of characters into a web of mystery. CI Aji Kurian, played by Rahman, is among those pulled into the unfolding puzzle, alongside Sarah Ouseph (Neena Gupta) and Bibin Ouseph (Sanju Sivaram). The show is currently a returning series with one season of seven episodes, each running about 42 minutes, and is certified A in India. Its tone is tense and intrigue-driven, built around the slow reveal of how the letters connect to the characters' secrets. The series is spoken in Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil.

Should you watch 1000 Babies?

Watch it for

  • Najeem Koya writes and directs this seven-episode crime drama, keeping the mystery tightly controlled across a single season.
  • Rahman leads as CI Aji Kurian, with Neena Gupta as Sarah Ouseph and Sanju Sivaram as Bibin Ouseph in a cast that includes Joy Mathew and Manesh Krishnan.
  • Each episode runs about 42 minutes, so the seven-episode season is easy to work through in a few sittings.
  • The premise of cryptic letters and deadly games gives the crime genre a puzzle-box structure rather than a standard procedural.

Skip it if

  • You prefer fast-paced action over a slow-burn mystery built on letters and mind games.
  • You want a complete story; the show is listed as a returning series with only one season so far.
  • You avoid A-rated crime dramas that deal with manipulation and deadly games.

1000 Babies cast

RahmanRahmanas CI Aji Kurian7 episodes
Neena GuptaNeena Guptaas Sarah Ouseph7 episodes
Sanju SivaramSanju Sivaramas Bibin Ouseph7 episodes
Joy MathewJoy Mathewas Samuel K Sam7 episodes
Manesh KrishnanManesh Krishnanas Devan Kupleri7 episodes
IrshadIrshadas Pinto Varghese7 episodes
Ashwin KkumarAshwin Kkumaras Sanjeev Krishna7 episodes
Shaju SreedharShaju Sreedharas Vinod Pankajakshan7 episodes
Adil IbrahimAdil Ibrahimas S I Muhammad Anzari7 episodes
Kalesh RamanandKalesh Ramanand7 episodes
Srikant MuraliSrikant Muralias Hareendran Kupleri7 episodes
Viviya SanthViviya Santhas Merlin7 episodes

1000 Babies details

Created byNajeem Koya
Directed byNajeem Koya
Written byNajeem Koya, Arouz Irfan
MusicSankar Sharma
First episode18 October 2024
Seasons / episodes1 / 7
Typical episode length42 minutes
NetworkDisney+ Hotstar
Original languageMalayalam
Country of originIndia
Languages spokenKannada, Malayalam, Tamil
Certificate (India)A

Parental guide: is 1000 Babies family friendly?

ViolenceModerate
LanguageModerate
Sexual contentMild
Family viewingNot ideal

Certified A in India for its crime and thriller elements; this is a general guide, not a scene-by-scene breakdown. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

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Our verdict

1000 Babies is a compact seven-episode crime drama that leans on atmosphere and a cryptic-letter hook rather than action. Najeem Koya directs a cast led by Rahman and Neena Gupta, and the 42-minute episodes keep the mystery moving. It is a solid pick if you like puzzle-box thrillers, but the returning-series status means you are getting one season for now.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 1000 Babies online in India?

1000 Babies is available on Disney+ Hotstar in India. It is also listed on JioHotstar, including a free option.

How many seasons and episodes does 1000 Babies have?

The series has one season with seven episodes. Season 1 premiered on 18 October 2024.

Has 1000 Babies ended?

No, 1000 Babies is listed as a returning series. Only Season 1 has aired so far.

Who is in the cast of 1000 Babies?

The cast includes Rahman as CI Aji Kurian, Neena Gupta as Sarah Ouseph, Sanju Sivaram as Bibin Ouseph, Joy Mathew as Samuel K Sam, and Manesh Krishnan as Devan Kupleri, among others.

What is the episode runtime and certificate of 1000 Babies?

Each episode runs about 42 minutes. The series is certified A in India.

Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.