Kalamkaval 2025: Release date, FDFS, OTT partner, plot and all about Mammootty-Vinayakan's highly anticipated film
Kalamkaval 2025 - Here is all the information you need to know about this highly anticipated Malayalam film, which debuts on December 5.
Last Updated: 10.29 AM, Dec 01, 2025
Mammootty's eagerly anticipated movie will hit theatres this Friday (December 5). The Malayalam megastar's performance in the film is eagerly anticipated, along with its plot and other cast members' roles. Here is all the details that you need to know about this film before it is released.
Kalamkaval 2025: Release date, FDFS, runtime, OTT partner, plot and everything you need to know about this Mammootty-starrer
Kalamkaval release date
The movie will hit the big screen on December 5. A few other flicks such as Indrajith Sukumaran's Dheeram and Sharaf U Dheen's Khajuraho Dreams will also release on the same date.
Kalamkaval FDFS, runtime
The two hour 24 minutes film will have its first screening at 9:30 am on December 5. The bookings for the thriller began on December 1.
Kalamkaval trailer
The trailer begins with a crime show on television that informs the audience about a case that happened in Kottayikonam. It is revealed that while exploring the depths of a few communal conflicts in this area, the Kerala Police Special Investigation Team discovers shocking things they never expected. The clip then shows the police officers, played by Vinayakan and Gibin Gopinath, looking for a suspect in this incident. "Do you know what gives the greatest pleasure when you kill it?" Mammootty's character asks while smoking a cigarette at the end of the trailer.
Kalamkaval cast and crew
The supporting cast of Kalamkaval includes Gibin Gopinath, Shruti Ramachandran, Gayathri Arun, and Rajisha Vijayan in addition to Mammootty and Vinayakan playing the leads. This film has been directed by Jithin K Jose, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jishnu Sreekumar. Kalamkaval's cinematographer is Faisal Ali. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Mujeeb Majeed.
Kalamkaval plot
The film centres on a police inquiry in the neighbourhood of Kottayikonam, which takes an unexpected turn when a string of seemingly minor hints leads to a horrifying chain of crimes. The investigating cops quickly solve some of the unsolved mysteries. The main focus of Kalamkaval is how this investigation reveals a strange story while encountering some cunning strategies that impede their path to the truth.
Kalamkaval OTT partner
The movie's OTT rights have reportedly been sold to a popular streaming platform, and the title cards will reveal it in theatres on December 5.
FAQs
Q. Who is the villain in Vinayakan film, Kalamkaval?
A. The villain in the Vinayakan movie Kalamkaval is said to be played by Mammootty.
Q. What is Mammootty suffering from?
A. Mammootty is suffering from health issues. Some reports claim he is suffering from cancer, though his team has dismissed this as rumours. Industry colleagues have confirmed that he has recovered and will return to his acting commitments soon.
Q. When will Kalamkaval release in theatres?
A. Kalamkaval will release in theatres on December 5. The first show starts at 9:30 am.