Mammootty's crime thriller Kalamkaval has been winning hearts after its release. The film, released on December 5, is also going strong at the box office. Well, now a fresh report has come in that the crime thriller is set to premiere on the OTT platform following its theatrical run.
Times Now has reported that Kalamkaval will stream on SonyLIV after its theatrical run. Kalamkavam has earned big. As per Sacnilk, the film has earned an estimated Rs 4.75 crore net at the box office on the first day.
Kalamkaval X Reviews
The action-thriller has made a mark with an impressive Day 1 opening. Fans are raving about Mammootty's intense performance and the film's gripping storyline. According to Sacnilk, the film had a solid start with around Rs 4.75 crore on its opening day. Morning and afternoon shows saw a slow start, but evening and night shows were packed, with overall occupancy hitting around 50 per cent.
The movie is about a middle-aged man who hides a dark obsession with killing women, while a police officer works to uncover his crimes and stop a deadly chain of murders across villages.
Film critic Sreedhar Pillai has rated Kalamkaval 3.5/5, calling it a "fantastic thriller." He praised Mammootty for his chilling portrayal of a dark villain and Vinayakan as an honest, daring cop. "Jithin.K. Jose has been influenced by the real story of 'Cyanide Mohan' and after the interval banger, story takes a turn with a stunning climax," he wrote.
Dulquer Salmaan Cheers For Dad Mammootty
Sharing the film's poster along with advance booking numbers, Dulquer wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Wishing the entire #KalamKaval team a wonderful release day! Hearing great reports already. Big love to the cast and crew, go experience this powerful film in theatres. Wishing the team huge success!
All About Kalamkaval
Directed by Jithin K Jose and produced under Mammootty Kampany, Kalamkaval marks Mammootty's return to the big screen following a brief hiatus due to health concerns. The film stands out as a psychological action-thriller, with Mammootty taking on a negative role. Dulquer Salmaan appears as the younger version of his character, Cyanide Mohan.
The story unfolds through a narrator who recounts a disturbing episode in the quiet village of Kottayikonam, near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. What begins as a minor clash between two youngsters escalates into a full-blown communal riot, dragging the village's two dominant communities into a spiral of violence.
With Dulquer's Wayfarer Films handling distribution in Kerala and the trailer revealing only limited hints, Kalamkaval has shaped up into one of Mammootty's most compelling recent works.