Kalamkaval on OTT: Netizens say Mammootty's performance is the movie's only defining factor

Kalamkaval, Mammootty's 2025 hit, is currently available for streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium. The thriller, directed by Jithin K. Jose and starring Vinayakan, is winning plaudits, particularly for the Malayalam megastar's portrayal as Stanley Das, the violent antagonist who preys on women and murders them. Viewers' comments about the film can be found here...

What are viewers saying about Kalamkaval on OTT?

The majority have noted that Mammootty's portrayal is the sole noteworthy feature of the thriller, which is otherwise predictable because many people were aware that the character was modelled on the notorious Cyanide Mohan. 

A few others have also mentioned films with comparable plots that were released before to Kalamkaval. 

Also Read: Kalamkaval review: Mammootty’s venomous turn drives this slow-burn study of a serial killer's mind and method

"To choose a script like this at the age of 74 & to play the villain deserves praise," a user wrote on X. Many people are ecstatic to witness the Bramayugam star portray Stanley Das in the most brutal manner imaginable, referring to him as the "GOAT" of acting. 

Mammootty's performance sets the tone for the thriller and elevates it to a new level of cinematic experience, according to others who feel that the movie is unappealing aside from him. A few have also shared negative response for Kalamkaval calling it a weak thriller.

Which are the other films similar to Kalamkaval?

A similar plot was also covered in the Hindi online series Dahaad, which is available to view on Amazon Prime Video. OTTplay subscribers can stream this movie with a top-up option. Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati is tasked with investigating numerous women who have died in public facilities. As the crimes came to light, Anjali came to believe that a serial killer was at large. It soon turns into a compelling game of cat and mouse between a criminal and an underdog police officer. 

Bhagwat: Chapter One, another recent Hindi movie, too had a police inspector who was assigned to look into incidents of missing women soon to track down a serial killer who killed them with cyanide. You can stream this thriller on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium.

Kalamkaval OTT releases FAQs

Q. What are the recent OTT releases?

A. The recent OTT releases this week include Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Hindi war drama 120 Bahadur, the Malayalam films Kalamkaval and Bha.Bha.Ba, and the Telugu film Gurram Paapi Reddy.

Q. Where to watch Kalamkaval on OTT?

A. You can watch Kalamkaval, which stars Mammootty as a serial killer on SonyLiv via OTTplay Premium.

Q. Is Kalamkaval based on true incidents?

A. Kalamkaval is inspired from the real story of the infamous serial killer, Cyanide Mohan.