Kalamkaval Twitter Review: Live Audience Reactions & First Impressions

Kalamkaval, an epic drama of romance and betrayal, is produced under the banner of the Malayalam megastar Mammootty’s own company—Mammootty Company, and has been released in theatres. Directed by Jithin K Jose, the film boasts a strong cast of top-quality actors, including Mammootty, Vinayakan, Gibin Gopinath, Rajisha Vijayan, Gayathri Arun, Sruthi Ramachandran, Biju Pappan, and Dhanya Ananya.

The screenplay has been authored by Jithin Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar while the cinematography is done by Faizal Ali and the editing by Praveen Prabhakar; Mujeev Majid is responsible for the film’s impressive musical score. The film has been labeled U/A by the CBFC.

Kalamkaval created quite a buzz before its release and indeed the buzz was significant—Mammootty's drastic transformation, the powerful teaser cuts, and the interesting promotional materials all contributed to it. With Mammootty riding high on a string of consecutive hits, expectations rose to the highest possible level. The film was made available across the globe on December 5th, and this is the reaction from netizens, reviewers, and film lovers…

⭐ Kalamkaval First Half Review: Engaging & Fast-Paced

The start of the movie is gripping and viewers are coming to love it.

“The first half is terrific. Mujeeb’s music is a big advantage, and the duration allows it to be quick. The interval part is very effective. The combination of Vinayakan and Mammukka is splendid.”

“Mammukka is at his best! This particular act can very well put him into the 100 Crore club for the first time. Majeed’s BGM is fiery. Vinayakan reminds why he’s a hero. The best film of Jithin’s career and one of the best of the year.”

The majority of the audience appreciated the creativity of the director by getting straight to the main story without any delay.

“Jithin is no time-waster. The character building is very concise. The acting of Mammootty and Vinayakan is both remarkable. The interval impact was perfectly timed.”

⭐ Overall Public Talk: A Strong, Gripping Crime Thriller

The filmgoers praiseworthy Kalamkaval as an expertly made mystery drama with rich acting.

“Outstanding crime-investigation plot with terribly fascinating storytelling. The most important thing is that the lead actors, Mammootty and Vinayakan, portrayed their characters perfectly. The conclusion is a big surprise.”

“The second part is very frightening. The villain Mammootty takes the center stage due to the splendid acting in the end. Vinayakan’s performance at the climax is remarkable too. The writing keeps you interested nonstop.”

Also, the audience acknowledged the director’s mastery over the whole storyline.

“While some scenes of investigation may seem too familiar in a way, the director is able to manage them so well that you barely perceive the imperfection. A powerful detective story with a sharp script.”

Rating: 3.75/5

⭐ Final Words: Kalamkaval, A Must-Watch for Those Who Love Thrillers

Kalamkaval is gradually turning out to be a very thrilling and suspenseful drama where the actors need to engage the audience completely—Mammootty in particular, who ceaselessly shows that he is a giant among the actors.

On the other hand, Vinayakan, who sometimes falters in his performance, still gives very strong performances in parts where he is acting with Mammootty.