After doing well in theatres, Kalamkaval is set to premiere on OTT from January 16 and will be available in multiple Indian languages.
The story follows a police case in a small town that starts off as routine but slowly turns dark and unsettling as hidden connections come to light.
The film stands out for its intense storytelling and powerful performances, especially the lead role that adds depth and suspense to the narrative.
Directed by Jithin K Jose, the crime thriller film Kalamkaval has been making headlines since its release on December 5, 2025. The film has created quite a buzz among critics as well as audiences. Many audiences were eager to witness the darker and serious side of Mammootty, as it is not very frequent in mainstream films. The film gained positive reviews for its serious concept, intriguing portions, and concentrated storytelling. The movie is a story based in the small town of Kottayikonam and follows a police investigation there. Here’s everything from the OTT release date, platform, storyline, cast and more you need to know about the movie.
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Kalamkaval: OTT release date and platform
After a successful theatrical run, the movie is not ready to make its OTT debut. Viewers will be able to watch this crime drama on SonyLIV starting January 16. Furthermore, the movie is expected to be available in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
Kalamkaval: Storyline
Kalamkaval is set in the small town of Kottayikonam and follows a police investigation there. In the beginning, the case looks ordinary, but it soon becomes strange and unsettling. Small events that seem unimportant at first slowly come together and reveal something scary.
As the police go deeper into the case, they face confusion and wrong leads at every step. The truth is hidden behind careful planning and secrets, making it hard to find the real criminal. Mammootty plays Stanley Das, a character based on the real-life serial killer Cyanide Mohan. His dark and morally unclear role makes the story more intense and keeps the suspense strong throughout the film.
Kalamkaval: Cast and crew
The film is directed by Jithin K. Jose, while the screenplay is jointly written by Jishnu Sreekumar and director Jithin K. Jose. Here is the complete cast list of Kalamkaval:
- Mammootty
- Vinayakan
- Rajisha Vijayan
- Azees Nedumangad
- Gibin Gopinath
- Gayathri Arun
- Aravind
- Aravind SK
- Babu Ramachandran
- Biju Pappan
- Harisankar SG
- Kollam Thulasi
- Kunchan
- Malavika Menon
- Megha Thomas
- Praveen Prabhakar
- RJ Sooraj
- Shruti Ramachandran
- Sudhi Kozhikode
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