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Kalamkaval: Mammootty-starrer is more deadly than it seems; Deets here

Fans of the Malayalam superstar are even more excited for this thriller after seeing this poster. According to reports, Mammootty's character, who can be seen in the poster, is based on Cyanide Mohan.

Gayathri Krishna
Aug 17, 2025
Kalamkaval: Mammootty-starrer is more deadly than it seems; Deets here
Mammootty in Kalamkaval

The makers of the upcoming Malayalam film, Kalamkaval, have dropped a poster as its latest update today (August 17). In addition to hinting at its impending theatrical release soon, it depicts Mammootty's character in a menacing appearance.

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Mammootty's Kalamkaval latest poster

According to reports, Mammootty's character, who can be seen in the poster, is based on Cyanide Mohan, a real-life serial killer. He wears the very same appearance that was shown in the photos taken on the location for the movie. Fans of the Malayalam superstar and moviegoers alike are even more excited for this thriller after seeing this poster. It was earlier confirmed that Mammootty is said to be playing a villain in Kalamkaval.

Also Read: Mammootty’s character in Jithin K Jose’s film is inspired by THIS real-life criminal; say reports

Kalamkaval theatrical release update

The other important character in Jithin K Jose-directed Kalamkaval is played by actor Vinayakan. According to recent sources, the movie may be released in October. The makers of the film has not, however, announced the film's official release date. The movie would be released after the Pooja holidays, which will be in the first week of October. So far, no other Malayalam films have been slated to release during the same time.

According to earlier rumours, the Bramayugam star is anticipated to complete the post-production activities shortly. The filmmaker claimed that while being a work of fiction, the makers of the movie drew inspiration from a number of real-life events. Jithin had previously written films like Kurup, which was based on the notorious account of the criminal on the run, Sukumara Kurup. Mammootty's son, Dulquer Salmaan, has a key role in Kurup, which is streaming on Netflix. Meanwhile, Jithin recently spoke with MosquitobatChannel and revealed that he initially asked Prithviraj to do Kalamkaval.

"We initially gave the script to Prithviraj. When the megastar finished his then-committed films, such as Kannur Squad, they decided to move on with the movie. "Prithviraj had been intrigued and in fact he recommended us to contact Mammootty," he recalled.

Also Read: Kalamkaval: Prithviraj Sukumaran was first choice to play Vinayakan's role in Mammootty-starrer?

FAQs

Q. Which new film is Mammootty Vinayakan in?
A. Mammootty and Vinayakan will act together in the new film, Kalamkaval. The film’s shooting has been completed but a release date is yet to be announced.
Q. Is Mammootty a villain in Kalamkaval?
A. Some reports claim that Mammootty will appear as the main villain, which is inspired by a real-life serial killer. However, the Kalamkaval team has not confirmed this.
Q. Which is the biggest hit movie of Mammootty?
A. Bheeshma Parvam, which reportedly earned over Rs 88.2 crore in worldwide collections, is the biggest hit of Mammootty.

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