Kalamkaval

Kalamkaval
Film poster
Directed by	Jithin K. Jose
Written by	Jithin K. Jose Jishnu Sreekumar
Produced by	Mammootty
Starring	Mammootty Vinayakan Gibin Gopinath Rajisha Vijayan
Cinematography	Faisal Ali
Edited by	Praveen Prabhakar
Music by	Mujeeb Majeed
Production company	Mammootty Kampany
Distributed by	Wayfarer Films
Release date	27 November 2025 (2025-11-27)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Kalamkaval is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action crime thriller film directed by debutant Jithin K. Jose. ^[1] It is produced by Mammootty Kampany. ^[2] The film stars Mammootty, Vinayakan in the lead roles with Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, and Rajisha Vijayan in supporting roles. ^[3] The screenplay is co-written by Jithin K. Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar. ^{[4] [5]}

Cast

• Mammootty ^[6]
• Vinayakan
• Gibin Gopinath
• Meera Jasmine
• Gayatri Arun
• Rajisha Vijayan
• RJ Sooraj ^[7]

Production

The film marks the directorial debut of Jithin K. Jose, who previously worked as a writer on the film Kurup . ^[8] The film is marked as the seventh production venture of Mammootty Kampany. ^[9] The cinematography is handled by Faisal Ali, while Mujeeb Majeed composed the music. Editing is done by Praveen Prabhakar. ^[10] The film completed its shoot in November 2024 and is currently in post-production. ^[11]

Certification

The film received a UA 16+ certification from CBFC. ^[12]

Marketing

The first look of the film was released on 16 February 2025. ^{[13] [14]} The second look was released on 20 April 2025. ^{[15] [16]} The official teaser was released on 28 August 2025. ^[17]

Release

Theatrical

The film is slated for a theatrical release in late 2025.

Home media

The digital streaming rights were acquired by JioHotstar. ^[18]

References

1. "വിനായകന് വില്ലൻ മമ്മൂക്കയോ?; ഞെട്ടിക്കാന്‍ 'കളങ്കാവൽ'". 15 February 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
2. "What kind of character is Mammootty playing in 'Kalamkaval'?". The Week . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
3. "21 heroines in Mammootty's upcoming film; 'Kurup' writer's directorial debut" . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
4. "Kalamkaval: Mammootty to unleash himself in another 'never-seen-before' avatar soon". 16 February 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
5. "'റിമൈന്‍ഡ് ജോര്‍ജ്, അന്ന് മമ്മൂക്ക പറഞ്ഞു'; 'കളങ്കാവലി'ലെ റോളിനെക്കുറിച്ച് ആര്‍ജെ സൂരജ്" . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
6. "മമ്മൂട്ടി കമ്പനിയുടെ 'കളങ്കാവല്‍': പുതിയ ചിത്രത്തില്‍ മമ്മൂട്ടിക്കൊപ്പം വിനായകനും" . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
7. {{cite web
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8. "First look of Kalamkaval out, promises a 'NEVER SEEN BEFORE ..." 15 February 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
9. "'കളങ്കാവൽ' മമ്മൂട്ടി കമ്പനിയുടെ ഏഴാമത്തെ ചിത്രത്തിന്റ് ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക് എത്തി". 15 February 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
10. "Mammootty's 'Kalamkaval' first look unveiled: A gritty, never-seen ..." The Times of India. 16 February 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
11. "Mammootty teases grey role in 'Kalamkaval' second look reveal". 20 April 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
12. "Kalamkaval clears censor: Mammootty and Vinayakan's thriller nears release". The Times of India. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
13. "'Kalamkaval' first look out: Mammootty and Vinayakan set for an intense face-off" . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
14. "Kalamkaval: First Look Poster Of Mammootty's Film Out Now" . Retrieved May 24, 2025.
15. "Mammootty teases grey role in 'Kalamkaval' second look reveal". 20 April 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
16. "Second look poster of Mammootty-Vinayakan starrer Kalamkaval unveiled". Cinema Express . 20 April 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
17. "'Kalamkaval' teaser: Mammootty and Vinayakan lock horns; intense thriller promises fiery showdown". The Times of India. 2025-08-28. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-08-28.
18. "Kalamkaval Second Look Tomorrow" . Retrieved May 24, 2025.

External links

• Kalamkaval at IMDb