South Indian film icon Mammootty’s latest release in theatres, Kalamkaval, is already on its way to becoming a certified blockbuster. The movie, which was released on December 5 2025, has already managed to achieve a major milestone in worldwide Box Office collections.
A thrilling plot, strong and authentic performances by the actors, stellar direction and cinematography have ensured this crime mystery’s instant and massive appeal to audiences. Positive reviews from critics and word-of-mouth have also contributed to the heavy turnout in theatres.
How has Kalamkaval performed in theatres?
On opening day, Kalamkaval raked in collections amounting to a decent Rs 5 crore as per industry tracker Sacnilk. The film’s collections stayed steady through the weekend, with Saturday (Day 2) bringing in Rs 5.5 crores and Sunday (Day 3) 6 crores. Though Monday (Day 4) saw a 51.67% fall, it was to be expected after the weekend. Day 4 and Day 5 saw similar collections of Rs 2.9 and 2.8 crore.
Overall, the movie has earned Rs 22.20 crore in India net collections as per Sacnilk, which is an impressive feat for any movie within just days of release. What makes Kalamkaval even more remarkable is that the film is not just doing well in India but abroad as well. According to Sacnilk, the film has made worldwide collections of Rs 50 crores and crossed the major milestone just five days after release.
Theatre occupancy of Kalamkaval
Even though Kalamkaval released exclusively in its native language, its appeal has extended beyond Kerala with shows running in major metros like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and even NCR. The film’s core audience, however, remains Malayali movie-goers, which is evident from the high turnout in Kochi, Kollam and Alappuzha.
Overall Malayalam occupancy stood at 32.14% on Day 5 of Kalamkaval’s theatrical run, with evening and night shows drawing the largest crowds. Kochi shows had an overall occupancy of 61.25%, Kollam 52%, Alappuzha 46.25%, and Kottayam 39.75%, while metros like Bengaluru and Chennai saw more modest numbers at 17.75% and 16.50% respectively.
For a film that has already crossed the Rs 50 crore worldwide milestone in just five days, these figures reflect strong regional loyalty and steady nationwide interest. With word-of-mouth continuing to spread, the gripping Mammootty-starrer looks set to sustain momentum as it heads into its crucial second weekend.