Mammootty’s latest crime thriller, Kalamkaval, has made a phenomenal start at the global box office, crossing the ₹50 crore worldwide gross mark within its first three days of release. The film, which hit theaters on December 5, 2025, has emerged as the megastar’s biggest opener of the year.
Stellar Opening Weekend Performance
The Jithin K. Jose-directed film has generated significant buzz, primarily due to Mammootty’s portrayal of a chilling antagonist, a role that has been widely praised by audiences and critics alike. The strong word-of-mouth translated into massive footfalls, leading to an expansion from 260 to 365 screens across Kerala due to high demand.
The film’s box office collections demonstrated a positive upward trend over the weekend:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹5 crore (India net collection)
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹5.5 crore (India net collection)
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹6 crore (India net collection), the highest single-day collection so far.
The total India net collection for the opening weekend stands at approximately ₹16.5 crore.
Worldwide Tally and Future Prospects
Combining the strong domestic figures with overseas performance, Kalamkaval‘s global gross reached well over ₹50 crore for its first weekend, with reports indicating it had already crossed the ₹31.2 crore mark within just two days of release.
The film, which also stars Vinayakan, Rajisha Vijayan, and Malavika Menon in pivotal roles, is building momentum and is expected to maintain a strong run. While the film was made on a reported budget of ₹29 crore, current estimates suggest it needs to earn a total of ₹58 crore to be officially deemed a “hit” at the box office. Given its explosive start, industry analysts are optimistic about its path to profitability.
For those waiting for the digital release, the streaming rights for Kalamkaval have been secured by SonyLIV, with a likely debut around New Year’s in 2026 after its full theatrical run concludes.
