Mammootty's 'Kalamkaval' makes a splash with ₹15.7cr global Day 1
Mammootty's latest film, "Kalamkaval," is having a strong box office debut.
Released December 5, the Malayalam crime thriller pulled in ₹5 crore in India on opening day and reached ₹10.25 crore domestically by Day 2.
Globally, it raked in ₹15.7 crore on its very first day—a big win for the team.
Packed theaters and mixed reviews
The movie saw nearly half of seats filled across Indian theaters on Day 2, with Kochi leading at almost 70% occupancy—night shows were especially buzzing.
While Mammootty's fresh take on his role got plenty of love, critics are divided about the film overall.
Still, Mammootty thanked fans for their support and positive vibes despite the mixed reviews.
Who's behind 'Kalamkaval?'
Directed by Jithin K Jose and produced by Mammootty Kampany, the film stars Vinayakan, Rajisha Vijayan, Gibin Gopinath and more—helping it reach a wide audience from day one.