Reception
Kammattam received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Performances and technical aspects were praised, while its rushed pacing and writing drew criticism.
The Indian Express rated the series 1.5 out of 5, describing it as "unpolished" with underwhelming visuals and flawed writing. The review argued that the series "never truly manages to make use of its premise and ends up as yet another inflated crime thriller that tries too hard to appear sleek," though Jeo Baby’s performance as Samuel was highlighted as a positive. [14]
Bhawana Tanmayi of Moneycontrol wrote that "Kammattam has all it needs to be a good movie: a strong central case, a talented ensemble, and inspiration from real-life crime. But it doesn't stand out in Malayalam's already great criminal thriller scene because the tale is rushed and not very deep. Fans of the genre will like it once, but it doesn't live up to the standards set by its predecessors." [15]
Shilpa Nair Anand of The Hindu said, "Kammattam is interesting, the series has all the elements of a thriller, and it works, largely. But there is something lacking, is it the pace or rather the quickness of it? You could probably still watch it for Sudev Nair’s performance, at the very least." [16]
Firstpost remarked that the series "scores due to its performances" and appreciated its technical finesse, but observed that it could have delved deeper into the complexities of its central crime. [17]
The Times of India described it as "a fair police drama that’s worth a one-time watch," commending its cinematography and mystery setup, while noting that the narrative became confusing towards the end due to an overload of villains. [18]
OTTPlay rated the series 2.5 out of 5, describing it as brisk and watchable but "abrupt." The review appreciated Sudev Nair and Jeo Baby’s performances but noted that the rushed 11-day shoot may have compromised narrative cohesion. [19]
Trisha Bhattacharya of Mint wrote that "despite a promising setup, the series doesn’t quite stick the landing. One of the most noticeable flaws is the camerawork—certain zoom-ins and angles feel abrupt and out of place, pulling the viewer out of the moment instead of drawing them in. These visual choices feel more distracting than deliberate." [20]
Vishal Menon of The Hollywood Reporter India observed that "Kammattam could have benefited a lot from a minimal mood, depth for its characters and the patience to give their story the sprawl it demands." [21]
Filmfare gave it 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "a taut, watchable crime procedural" with an effective central performance by Sudev Nair and strong production design. However, it also noted that the series sacrificed emotional resonance and moral exploration due to its fast pacing. [22]
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