What Makes the Love for 'Kalamkaval' So Overwhelming, As Shared by Mammootty?
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Key Takeaways
- Mammootty's performance has garnered widespread acclaim.
- 'Kalamkaval' features a unique storyline and character portrayal.
- Positive audience and critic feedback highlights the film's success.
- The film is part of a growing trend of quality storytelling in Malayalam cinema.
- Industry peers have praised Mammootty's dedication and talent.
Chennai, Dec 7 (NationPress) Malayalam icon Mammootty, renowned for his role as the antagonist in director Jithin K Jose’s film 'Kalamkaval', expressed his astonishment at the overwhelming support the film has garnered from viewers.
In an emotional post on his Instagram account, he shared his gratitude for the accolades directed towards his performance and the film itself, stating, "The past two days have been incredibly moving. I am genuinely amazed by the affection that #Kalamkaval has received since its debut. Thank you for believing in my choices."
The film, which features Mammootty alongside Vinayakan, was granted a U/A certificate by the Censor Board for its release.
A wave of admiration from fellow directors, actors, and filmmakers across various industries has poured in, notably for Mammootty's exceptional portrayal in the film.
Telugu director Rahul Ravindran, famous for directing the film 'The Girlfriend' starring Rashmika Mandanna, took to X to commend Mammootty's performance, stating, "Mammootty sir… how sir… what sir… why sir! What a man… what an actor… what a star… what a producer! #KalamKaval is a peach! What an engrossing watch that was."
Since its worldwide release on December 5, the film has enjoyed a strong reception, with both critics and audiences giving it high marks.
Finished shooting in November of last year, 'Kalamkaval' features a story and screenplay by Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar, with editing by Praveen Prabhakar and cinematography by Faisal Ali. The score is composed by the talented Mujeeb Majeed, and the action sequences were choreographed by Action Santhosh.
The film has created a buzz due to the unique portrayal of Mammootty, with its creators claiming that viewers will witness him in an unprecedented role.