Kalamkaval Kerala Box Office Opening Week: Mammootty’s Action Thriller Shines Bright, Crosses ₹25 Crore Mark in 7 Days | MasalaBuzz
Mammootty’s latest Malayalam action thriller Kalamkaval has completed an exceptional first week at the Kerala box office, continuing its victorious run with strong weekday stability and impressive audience pull. The film has wrapped up its opening week by crossing the ₹25 crore gross mark in Kerala, proving once again why Mammootty remains one of the most bankable stars in Indian cinema.
Kalamkaval Closes Week 1 on a Solid Note
On Thursday, the film added another ₹2 crore gross in Kerala, bringing its state total to ₹25.80 crore. After a thunderous opening weekend of ₹16.05 crore, the film maintained remarkable momentum across weekdays.
Day-wise Kerala Box Office Breakdown (Week 1)
Day 1: ₹4.90 crore
Day 2: ₹5.60 crore
Day 3: ₹5.55 crore
Day 4 (Mon): ₹2.90 crore
Day 5 (Tue): ₹2.80 crore
Day 6 (Wed): ₹2.05 crore
Day 7 (Thu): ₹2.00 crore
Total: ₹25.80 crore gross
Kalamkaval recorded steady numbers throughout the week—an indicator of strong word-of-mouth and repeat family audiences flocking to theatres.
Domestic & Worldwide Performance
Outside Kerala, the film earned an estimated ₹5.50 crore in the rest of India, bringing its total domestic first-week gross to ₹31.30 crore.
Internationally, the film is enjoying a healthy run, with overseas collections pushing Kalamkaval’s worldwide gross to approximately ₹62–64 crore in Week 1.
This makes it one of the strongest opening weeks for a Mammootty starrer in recent years, reaffirming his unmatched star power.
Second Weekend Outlook: Another Big Jump Expected
The movie has retained a very good screen count entering Week 2. Early advance bookings show encouraging signs, with analysts predicting another strong surge on:
Second Friday (Day 8)
Second Saturday
Second Sunday
Despite fresh Malayalam releases entering theatres, Kalamkaval is expected to perform strongly due to solid word-of-mouth and high audience interest.
About Kalamkaval
Directed by debutant Jithin K Jose, the film blends intense action with gripping drama. Apart from Mammootty in a commanding lead role, the cast includes:
Vinayakan
Gibin Gopinath
Gayatri Arun
Rajisha Vijayan
Shruti Ramachandran
The fresh treatment, Mammootty’s performance, and the film’s emotional core have struck a chord with viewers.
MasalaBuzz Verdict
Kalamkaval has delivered a blockbuster-level opening week, and with its strong hold and positive buzz, it is well on track to become one of the biggest Malayalam hits of the year. Week 2 will be crucial, but the signs so far indicate a continued triumphant run.