Mammootty’s ‘Kalamkaval’: Cast, plot, when and where to watch on OTT details revealed |
Following its successful run in theaters, Mammootty’s latest release, ‘Kalamkaval’, has started streaming online. The film, directed by Jithin K Jose, received rave reviews from cinephiles and critics alike during its theatrical release. Here’s everything you need to know about the ‘Kalamkaval’ OTT release, and when and where to watch it.
Cast & crew of Mammootty’s ‘Kalamkaval’
Helmed by Jithin K Jose, ‘Kalamkaval’ features Mammootty in the lead role. Actor Vinayakan plays a pivotal role in the film. The film also has actors Rajisha Vijayan, Malavika Menon, Gibin Gopinath, and Gayatri Arun in key roles. Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar have jointly crafted the story and screenplay of the film. The technical crew comprises of cinematographer Faisal Ali, editor Praveen Prabhakar, musician Mujeeb Majeed, sound designer Kishan Mohan (Sapthaa Records), production designer Shajie Naduvil, colorist Liju Prabhakar, action choreographer Action Santhosh, makeup artists George Sebastian and Amal Chandran, and costume designer Abhijith C.
Plot of Mammootty’s ‘Kalamkaval’
A Special Branch officer, Jayakrishnan’s inquiry into a communal riot triggered by the sudden elopement of an unmarried girl in the quiet village of Kottayikonam leads to an unexpected turn of events. What seemed to be a straightforward case becomes increasingly complex as new details emerge. As Tamil Nadu officer Stanly Das joins the team, the investigation widens.The synopsis of the movie on the streamer reads, “A routine Kerala Police inquiry in the quiet village of Kottayikonam takes an unexpected turn when a trail of seemingly minor clues unravels into a string of disturbing cases. The investigation soon reveals some unsolved mysteries that have lingered many cases.”
When and where to watch ‘Kalamkaval’ on OTT?
‘Kalamkaval’ is currently streaming on Sony LIV. In a post shared on Instagram, the streamer announced the OTT release of the highly anticipated film. “Two men driven by opposite instincts. Stanley Das and Nath face each other tomorrow! #Kalamkaval Now Streaming On #SonyLIV,” the caption reads. The film started streaming on the platform on Friday, January 16. TOI has ranked the film 3 out of 5, and noted that ‘Kalamkaval’ is a ‘slow-burn investigative thriller with compelling performances’. “Mammootty remains the film’s biggest asset, delivering a performance sharpened by stillness and cold precision. Vinayakan matches him with a brooding, tightly coiled presence, though the screenplay could have offered him more depth. Ultimately, ‘Kalamkaval’ is a film elevated by its lead actors and its atmospheric world, even if the storytelling occasionally falters. It remains a watch for Mammootty’s enigmatic presence and the unsettling psychological duel at its core,” the review reads.
