Kalamkaaval has been introduced to the public, and the Malayalam crime thriller stars Mammootty in the lead role. Jitin K. The film, directed by Jose, tells the story of a police officer in the Kerala Police Force in the early 2000s. As the lead character starts investigating a seemingly mundane case in the quiet village of Kottayikonam, he comes face to face with the very dark secrets of the place.
About Kalamkaval
Shankar Das (Mammootty) uncovers a series of mysterious and small clues that connect to a huge scheme of crime cases. This evidence uncovers the truth behind many unsolved cases that have languished in law enforcement centers for years with unexpected connections to each other. Joining hands with Sub Inspector Rajan Abraham (Vinayakan), the two set out on the path to uncover the truth behind many mysteries.
Mammootty and Vinayakan star in the lead roles, with Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, Rajisha Vijayan and Shruti Ramachandran in supporting roles. Many fans of the superstar rushed to watch the first day, first show of the film and took to social media to react to the screening. Some people also came during the intermission to share their views on Kalamkaval.
kalamkaval x review
Many have praised the 74-year-old actor for his performance as the chief police officer, and also celebrated the efforts of Vinayakan and other actors. Jitin K. Jose’s story has also earned praise from the audience, with one user appreciating the screenplay.
“What an explosive performance and swag from Mammootty. Vinayakan and other characters cooperate well. Entertaining screenplay by director Jithin, from the beginning to the interval block. The special vintage track Mammootty is super cool. The unexpected interval block which creates excitement for the second half”
The film is also being hailed as Mammootty’s comeback after the unfortunate performances of Dominic and the Ladies Purse and Bazooka. “And the man is back baby Mammootty. Exceptional response for Kalam Kaval from the first show, after 2 flops, the patriarch of Mollywood makes his grand comeback…!! Truly extreme Kaval.”
Some users were more neutral in their reviews, praising the efforts but not being happy with the overall execution.
The estimated stars for the film seem to be in the 3-4 zone, which is not bad, especially considering the year-end release and the upcoming holiday season.
“Kalamkaval (3.4/5) Stars. Above average watch. Mammooka’s performance is the main positive saving grace in this film. Padathil nalla reethiyil laga ondayirunnu. Mujeeb’s music and BGM are superb and the direction looks very awkward in many scenes.”
“Watched Kalamkaval. Good direction and good screenplay with strong performances from the entire cast. Music and BGM were perfect to set the mood of the film. 8 chapters will keep you glued to know what will happen next. Another best performance from Mammootty.”
Awaiting the box office update of Kalamkaval!
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