Mammootty’s Kalamkaaval Returns With a Chilling OTT Release on SonyLIV

A chilling story and a smart culprit .

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Crime thriller Kalamkaaval steps back into the spotlight as it prepares for its OTT premiere.

The film will stream on SonyLIV from 16 January 2026, after a strong theatrical run.

The makers released the film in theatres on 5 December and received solid audience attention.

Set in mid-2000s Kerala, the story follows Sub Inspector Jayakrishnan and his unsettling investigation.

Several women elope with an unknown man, triggering fear and social tension in the region.

Jayakrishnan notices a disturbing pattern among the missing women.

They are divorced, widowed, or unmarried, which raises deeper suspicions.

As the case unfolds, Jayakrishnan links these incidents to murders in rural Tamil Nadu.

Each crime in Kerala mirrors another across the state border.

To dig deeper, he seeks help from Tamil Nadu officer Stanley Das.

Their partnership adds layers of tension and regional complexity to the investigation.

The narrative shifts when an escaped victim enters the story.

She reveals clues that expose the real culprit behind the crimes.

Her testimony both clarifies the mystery and complicates the case further.

The film balances revelation and suspense without losing emotional weight.

Jihin K. Jose directs Kalamkaaval with a tight grip on atmosphere and pacing.

Mammootty delivers a restrained and powerful performance as Jayakrishnan.

Vinayakan brings intensity and unpredictability to his role.

Mujeeb Majedd’s music heightens the film’s dark and uneasy mood.

Faisal Ali’s cinematography captures the gloom of both urban and rural landscapes.

Mammootty Kampany produced the film with a strong technical team.

The film runs for 144 minutes and maintains narrative tension throughout.

Kalamkaaval earned an estimated ₹80 crore at the box office.

It became the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025.

Now, its OTT release invites a wider audience into its chilling world.

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