Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Mammootty's Kalamkaval: Box Office Success and Career Reflections
Kalamkaval, a crime thriller starring Mammootty, had a strong opening at the box office, earning Rs 4.75 crore net on its first day.
This makes it the third biggest opening of the year in Mollywood, surpassing other films like Dies Irae.
It also performed better than Mammootty's previous film, Bazooka.
The film will be available on SonyLIV after a 40-day theatrical window.
Mammootty, known for his exceptional acting skills, has revealed that his favourite role is Madhavankutty Menon in Vilkkanundu Swapnangal.
He has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor and is celebrated for his diverse and transformative performances.
Kalamkaval earned Rs 4.75 crore net at the Indian box office on its first day.
The film achieved the third biggest opening of the year in Mollywood.
Kalamkaval surpassed Pranav Mohanlal's Dies Irae to claim a top spot in box office openings.
The film opened with higher numbers than Mammootty's previous film, Bazooka, which opened at Rs 3.2 crore.
Mammootty named his role as Madhavankutty Menon in Vilkkanundu Swapnangal as his favourite.
- Who
- Mammootty
- What
- Kalamkaval's box office performance and Mammootty's career reflections
- When
- After 40-day theatrical window
- Where
- SonyLIV, Theatrical release in Mollywood
- Why
- Standard OTT release practice after theatrical run and Mammootty's career insights
- OTT Platform
- SonyLIV
- Theatrical Release Window
- 40 days
- First Day Box Office
- Rs 4.75 crore net (Rs 5.6 crore gross)
- Year's Third Biggest Opening
- Mollywood
- Surpassed Film
- Dies Irae (Rs 4.7 crore)
- Previous Mammootty Film Comparison
- Bazooka (Rs 3.2 crore opening)
- Favourite Role
- Madhavankutty Menon in Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980)
- National Film Awards
- 3
Sources
Kalamkaval OTT Release: Where To Watch Mammootty's Crime Thriller After Its Theatrical Run
Kalamkaval Box Office Collection Day 2: Mammootty Starrer Remains Rock Steady, Mints Over ₹10 Crore
When Kalamkaval star Mammootty named his most ‘favourite’ role, movie; revealed why no two of his performances look alike
