The cinematic journey of megastar Mammootty's latest crime thriller, 'Kalamkaval', is set to enter its next exciting phase. After a highly successful theatrical run that began on December 5, 2025, the film is now gearing up for its digital debut, bringing the gripping narrative to a wider audience across the country.
Digital Premiere: Date and Platform Confirmed
The makers of 'Kalamkaval' have officially locked in the details for its online streaming release. The film will start streaming on the popular OTT platform Sony LIV from January 16. The platform made the announcement on the last day, sharing a special glimpse accompanied by a note that highlighted the film's depth. The note read, "Experience Mammootty in a crime thriller that digs deeper than the crime itself #Kalamkaval streaming from Jan 16 on Sony LIV." To cater to a pan-India audience, the movie will be available in multiple languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
A Certified Box Office Superhit
'Kalamkaval', directed by Jithin K. Jose, proved to be a major draw in cinemas. According to figures reported by the Sacnilk website, the film performed exceptionally well, amassing an impressive Rs 81.9 crore in worldwide collections. A breakdown of the numbers reveals its strong performance across markets. Its India net collection stands at a robust Rs 37.07 crore, while the India gross climbed to Rs 43.65 crore. The film also resonated strongly with the diaspora, with overseas collections touching an impressive Rs 38.25 crore. Based on these outstanding figures, the film was rightly declared a superhit.
Cast Performance and Critical Acclaim
The film features a talented ensemble cast including Mammootty, Rajisha Vijayan, Vinayakan, Gibin Gopinath, and Gayatri Arun in key roles. While the entire cast received good feedback from audiences, Mammootty's performance stood out as the film's cornerstone. His portrayal was marked by a powerful stillness and calculated precision that captivated viewers. Actor Vinayakan also earned praise for his controlled and serious presence on screen.
An ETimes review of the film encapsulated this sentiment, stating, "Mammootty remains the film’s biggest asset, delivering a performance sharpened by stillness and cold precision." This critical acclaim, coupled with positive word-of-mouth, fueled its successful box office trajectory.
Mammootty's Continued OTT Success and Upcoming Projects
'Kalamkaval' follows another successful digital outing for the veteran actor. His detective thriller 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse' recently started streaming on OTT and was met with much love from audiences. The film's director, Gautham Vasudev Menon, expressed his gratitude on social media, noting the overwhelming response and significant viewership the film garnered in homes, and extended a special thanks to 'Mammookka'.
Fans of the superstar have more to look forward to. Mammootty will next be seen in the high-octane action flick 'Patriot', directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film boasts a stellar cast including fellow icons Mohanlal, Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, and Kunchacko Boban in lead roles, promising another major cinematic event.
