Kalam kaval released in 2025 with much anticipation as it brought together a strong team led by director Jithin and headlined by Mammootty. The cast included Vinayakan, Gayatri, Rajisha, and others who played certain roles across the layered story, and the film moved forward with the support of music director Mujeeb whose work formed the emotional base of the film. With a team of such calibre the expectations were naturally high.
The film begins with an interesting setup built around a chain of incidents that slowly pull the characters into a world of killings. The first half moves through a series of clues and confrontations that set up a larger conflict waiting in the background. The story leads the audience through a maze of doubt.
Acting wise the cast delivered a decent performance but nothing beyond that. Movements felt dull and emotions lacked conviction, which made many moments feel staged. There was an unusual stiffness in the way scenes flowed and even Mammootty who usually carries strong presence appeared held back. The performances never reached the intensity the film needed and this brought down the overall impact.
The action sequences followed a similar path. The stunt direction did not match the energy expected from a thriller of this kind. The scenes were slow and the lack of sharp execution became evident especially with an actor of Mammootty’s age where planning is crucial. Movements looked strained and the rhythm of fight failed to create naturality. The camera angles added to this problem as they exposed more flaws instead of hiding them.
Cinematography during action sequences struggled to build momentum and the odd framing made the scenes feel even more dragged. However the lighting and choice of locations were solid and created the eerie tone the film wanted to establish. The atmosphere worked well whenever the camera was not tied to movement heavy sequences.
The writing is where the film loses most of its strength. The core idea had strong potential but the screenplay could not shape it convincingly. Scenes felt artificial and extended beyond their need and even if a few were removed, the film would still convey the same story. The arrangement of scenes made the flow confusing as transitions from one sequence to another lacked clarity. A film built on tension requires tighter construction and the writing did not support that.
Music and background score stood out as one of the stronger elements. Usage of vintage songs to elevate the hero and the background score contributed to the tone of the film, and helped build atmosphere where the visuals fell short.
Overall Kalam kaval is a film with potential that never fully materialises. Several important departments held it back and what could have been a good thriller becomes a decent watch. Nothing stays in mind after the movie, since no performance or scene was constructed well.
Rating: 6/10 ⭐️
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