Mammootty's Malayalam film, 'Kalamkaval' is all set to premiere on OTT platforms. Amid that, read on to know how the film ends.
Kalamkaval, starring Mammootty is a Malayalam crime thriller, directed by Jithin K. Jose. The film had a theatrical release on December 5, 2025, and after a successful run, the film is all set to release on OTT platforms. For the unversed, the film was highly appreciated for its strong narrative, powerful performance and more. Amid the buzz around the OTT release, read on to know how the film, Kalamkaval ends.
Kalamkaval is a Malayalam crime thriller that keeps the viewers hooked till the very end of the film. The story follows 'Stanley' (Mammootty), an ordinary middle-class man, who is living a quiet and private life. Initially, the makers make the film look like it is a family drama involving a troubled marriage. At first, 'Stanley' seems like a calm and helpful person, who easily adjusts in society.
However, the film picks up speed, when 'Stanley' is revealed to be a serial killer, who only kills women. First, he gains the trust of the woman and then murders her. His way of killing reveals the horrific side that he hides with his calm face. Eventually, as the film progresses, the police begin to sense a pattern as women keep going missing from the area.
Later, 'SI Jayakrishnan' (Vinayakan), who is an intelligent and determined police officer. He is assigned to investigate the case of women being killed. Gradually, he uncovers multiple truths about the case. However, 'Stanley', who is an ex-police officer, somehow gets involved in the investigation, so that he can be one step ahead of the police.
As the race between 'SI Jayakrishnan' and killer, 'Stanley' continues, the case takes an even more interesting turn. Towards the final act of the film, 'Stanley' tries to kill another woman. However, luck was on the woman's side as she was able to escape the horrific murderer. When police come in contact with her, she is initially hesitant to speak anything about the incident. However, with the help of a bus conductor and a sketch, 'Jayakrishnan' is able to identify the killer and goes on a mission to kill 'Stanley'.
Towards the end, 'Stanley' reaches a hotel to kill yet another woman. However, before he is able to do anything, the police arrive at the location. 'Stanley' tries to escape and even takes an attempt to attack the police officer, 'Jayakrishnan'. Ultimately, the police succeed in killing 'Stanley', putting an end to his crime. The manager of the hotel was also involved in helping the police kill 'Stanley'. The film ends with posters of 'Stanley' across the city.
2025 Malayalam film, Kalamkaval, directed by Jithin K. Jose, stars Mammootty, Vinayakan, Gibin Gopinath, Rajisha Vijayan, Gayatri Arun, Shruti Ramachandran, Azees Nedumangad, Kunchan and more. When the film was released on December 5, 2025, it received positive response from the audience.
One fan had commented, "2025 Malayalam Cinema had some great films and performances but none stood a chance against the phenomenal performance of Mammootty in #Kalamkaval." Another user shared, "Kalamkaval, most weighted film & Malayalam biggest blockbuster." A third user penned, "What a movie man! Hats off!! Mammootty and Vinayakan carried this on their shoulders, definitely a must watch, never expected Mammootty to do a role like this."
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