The film Kalamkaval, starring Mammootty and Vinayakan, was initially announced for theatrical release on November 27, 2025. Now, it appears that the film may be postponed to a new date, possibly January 2026.
Will Mammootty and Vinaikaan’s Kalamkaval be postponed?
According to a report in Let’s Cinema, Kalamkaval has been postponed from releasing in November. Apparently, the digital rights of the film have not been secured yet, which is why the makers are planning to delay the release.
Although a new date has not been announced, reports suggest that the next possible release window will be in January 2026. However, the official update from the manufacturers is still awaited.
More about Kalamkaval
Kalamkaval is touted to be a crime thriller starring Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead roles. The film explores the story of a group of police officers arriving in a remote border village in Kerala.
The officers have been tasked to defuse the tense situation between two warring communities, which has caused much unrest in the area. However, as the police begin their investigation, they discover an even more dangerous and horrific crime involving the same man.
The rest of the story depends on what secrets this man hides, and how serious the details become.
There were earlier speculations that the film might be inspired by the real-life crimes of the notorious Cyanide Mohan. However, the makers have rejected these claims.
Apart from Mammukka and Vinayakan, the film stars Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, Rajisha Vijayan, Aravind SK, Shruti Ramachandran and many others in lead roles. Interestingly, the makers recently revealed that they had once considered casting Prithviraj Sukumaran for the role which eventually went to Vinayakan.
Mammootty’s workfront
Mammootty was last seen in the action thriller Bazooka, released on April 10, 2025. Directed by Dino Dennis, the film received lukewarm response and ultimately underperformed at the box office. It has not premiered on any OTT platform yet.
Looking ahead, the veteran star will be seen in the lead role in Patriot, a spy action film directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film also stars Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and many others in important roles.
Furthermore, reports suggest that the actor may once again collaborate with veteran arthouse filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for a new project.
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