Kalamkaval is a gripping Malayalam crime thriller film directed by Jithin K. Jose, featuring powerhouse actors Mammootty and Vinayakan in pivotal roles. The movie released worldwide in theatres on 5 December 2025, earning strong audience attention and positive responses for its intense narrative and powerful performances
Movie Overview
Title
Kalamkaval
Theatrical Release Date
December 5, 2025
OTT Release Date
January 16, 2026
Runtime
Approx. 2h 20m
Language
Malayalam
Genre
Crime, Thriller, Drama
OTT Platform
Sony LIV
| Title | Kalamkaval |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Release Date | December 5, 2025 |
| OTT Release Date | January 16, 2026 |
| Runtime | Approx. 2h 20m |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller, Drama |
| OTT Platform | Sony LIV |
Movie Cast
Actor / Actress
Character
Mammootty
SI Stanley Das
Vinayakan
SI Jayakrishnan
Gibin Gopinath
Anand
Gayatri Arun
Shiny
Rajisha Vijayan
Divya
Shruti Ramachandran
Deepa
| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Mammootty | SI Stanley Das |
| Vinayakan | SI Jayakrishnan |
| Gibin Gopinath | Anand |
| Gayatri Arun | Shiny |
| Rajisha Vijayan | Divya |
| Shruti Ramachandran | Deepa |
Storyline
Kalamkaval is a gripping crime thriller that follows two seasoned police officers from different states—SI Stanley Das (Mammootty) of the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch and SI Jayakrishnan (Vinayakan) from the Kerala Police Special Branch. When a series of disturbing crimes surface across state borders, their investigations unexpectedly collide, uncovering a deeply buried network of secrets, deception, and violence.
As the probe intensifies, characters like Divya (Rajisha Vijayan), Deepa (Shruti Ramachandran), and Anand (Gibin Gopinath) become crucial links in unraveling the mystery. The case leads the officers into morally complex territory where truth is blurred, loyalties are tested, and every revelation brings darker consequences.
Blending realistic police procedure with psychological tension, Kalamkaval unfolds as a slow-burn investigation that focuses on human behavior, guilt, and the haunting impact of crime. With intense performances and a grounded narrative, the film keeps viewers engaged till its chilling conclusion.