**Kalamkaval Mania: Mammootty's Gripping Thriller Hits Sony LIV Tomorrow – Don't Miss It!**

Malayalam cinema superstar Mammootty's latest crime thriller Kalamkaval is creating waves as it gears up for its OTT premiere on Sony LIV starting January 16, 2026. Directed by debutant Jithin K. Jose, the film reunites Mammootty and Vinayakan after their 2010 collaboration in Best Actor, and has already proven a box office hit following its theatrical release on December 5, 2025.[1][2][4]

The story unfolds in the quiet Kerala village of Kottayikonam, where a routine police inquiry spirals into a chilling investigation uncovering a trail of unsolved mysteries stretching into Tamil Nadu. Mammootty delivers a riveting performance as Stanley Das, a calculated serial killer from the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch, while Vinayakan shines as the determined SI Jayakrishnan, racing to unravel long-buried secrets.[5][6][7]

Supporting the leads are Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, Rajisha Vijayan, and Shruti Ramachandran. Produced under Mammootty Kampany by George Sebastian and Mammootty himself, the film's music is by Mujeeb Majeed. It opened strongly at the Indian box office with ₹5 crore on day one, growing to ₹6 crore over the weekend, and ultimately grossed ₹35.75 crore domestically and over ₹80 crore worldwide, ranking as the fifth-highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025 and Mammootty's second-biggest hit after Bheeshma Parvam.[1][2][4][6]

Sony LIV announced the digital release via social media: “Stanley Das is coming! Witness Mammootty like never before in #Kalamkaval, streaming from Jan 16, only on Sony LIV.” The platform confirmed early access just hours before the official midnight premiere on January 16, 2026. It will stream in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, making it accessible to a pan-India audience.[1][3][5]

The film's climax delivers edge-of-your-seat tension as Jayakrishnan confronts Stanley Das at a lodge reception during the killer's latest hunt. A fierce hand-to-hand combat ensues after Stanley realizes his cover is blown, triggered by his favorite song. Jayakrishnan overpowers him, but a post-credits scene teases Stanley's potential escape from the car boot, leaving viewers hooked. Additional twists reveal hidden allies among the characters.[7]

Critics and audiences have praised the narrative's slow-burn suspense, eerie theme, and standout performances, fueled by strong word-of-mouth during its 40-day theatrical run. As Mammootty eyes upcoming projects like Patriot and cameos in others, Kalamkaval cements his dominance in intense thrillers.[2][6]