Intense and brilliantly executed thriller

Kalamkaval - Quality Craft Over Commercial Noise

A dark, gripping crime drama elevated by powerful performances and music.

Kalamkaval - A visual treat elevated with performances and background scores

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A Kerala Police investigation in Kottayikonam escalates when small clues expose multiple disturbing cases and mysteries, while facing strategic obstacles throughout the probe.

Kalamkaval

Rating - 4/5

A dark raw psycho serial - crime investigation thriller that delivers with its precise writing, stable execution and masterclass performances.

The plot of the story is about the hunt for a psycho criminal and unfolds how Kerala Police brings down this venomous animal.

Exceptional writing by Jithin &amp; Jishnu who has layered the crime mystery story and blended the investigation portions into it so effortlessly with peak performances from the artists. The screenplay, dialogues and narration is so intriguing that you cannot take your eyes off from the screen. The first half of the story sets premise for the core of the story that ends with an absolutely shocking interval block revealing the monster. The second half moves through the investigation and cross examinations with a stellar climax sequence. I strongly admit the hype for the movie was real and its always a delight and ecstacy to watch Mammootty shining in a grey shade character and this time with a real performer, Vinayakan. Big hugs to Jithin for the brilliant execution of the story. Hats off to the team for the sensational casting.

It&apos;s an outright show by Mammookka who just elevated his performances through the character traits, cunning smile and cues. Mammookka was an absolute showstealer in the first half giving many high moments and goosebumps. Vinayakan gave a poised and controlled performance as the investigation officer. Jibin Gopinath, Biju Pappan, Shruthi, Gayathri, Dhanya Ananya &amp; other low key female artists also performed their characters impressively.

Hats off to the musical magician Mujeeb Majeed who just elevated the movie experience with the incredible vintage songs and spectacular background scores giving goosebumps. Good framing by Faisal Ali finetuned with crisp cuts by Praveen Prabhakar. Shajie Naduvil&apos;s contribution to the vintage backdrop settings, Liju Prabhakar&apos;s colour grading, sound mixing/design by Rajakrishnan/Kishan &amp; Abhijith&apos;s thoughtful costume designs deserves special mention.

A complete visual treat by Jithin &amp; Mammootty Kampany that definitely deserves a theatre experience.

Pre Release Teaser

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Rating - 4/5

A dark raw psycho serial - crime investigation thriller that delivers with its precise writing, stable execution and masterclass performances.

The plot of the story is about the hunt for a psycho criminal and unfolds how Kerala Police brings down this venomous animal.

Exceptional writing by Jithin & Jishnu who has layered the crime mystery story and blended the investigation portions into it so effortlessly with peak performances from the artists. The screenplay, dialogues and narration is so intriguing that you cannot take your eyes off from the screen. The first half of the story sets premise for the core of the story that ends with an absolutely shocking interval block revealing the monster. The second half moves through the investigation and cross examinations with a stellar climax sequence. I strongly admit the hype for the movie was real and its always a delight and ecstacy to watch Mammootty shining in a grey shade character and this time with a real performer, Vinayakan. Big hugs to Jithin for the brilliant execution of the story. Hats off to the team for the sensational casting.

It's an outright show by Mammookka who just elevated his performances through the character traits, cunning smile and cues. Mammookka was an absolute showstealer in the first half giving many high moments and goosebumps. Vinayakan gave a poised and controlled performance as the investigation officer. Jibin Gopinath, Biju Pappan, Shruthi, Gayathri, Dhanya Ananya & other low key female artists also performed their characters impressively.

Hats off to the musical magician Mujeeb Majeed who just elevated the movie experience with the incredible vintage songs and spectacular background scores giving goosebumps. Good framing by Faisal Ali finetuned with crisp cuts by Praveen Prabhakar. Shajie Naduvil's contribution to the vintage backdrop settings, Liju Prabhakar's colour grading, sound mixing/design by Rajakrishnan/Kishan & Abhijith's thoughtful costume designs deserves special mention.

A complete visual treat by Jithin & Mammootty Kampany that definitely deserves a theatre experience.

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Kalamkaval

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