Kalamkaval Box Office Collection Day 8: Mammootty Starrer Records Lowest Single Day Biz Since Release

Kalamkaval Box Office Collection Day 8: Mammootty starrer crime thriller, in which the Mollywood star essays the role of a serial killer on the loose, is performing well at the box office. It has been running in cinema halls for over a week now and is already in the list of top 10 highest grossing Malayalam films of the year. The week 1 collection stood at ₹26.3 crore. The movie is expected to pick up some pace in the second weekend. Here's how it has performed at the ticket window.

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How much has Kalamkaval earned in 8 days?

Due to a jump in demand for the film, the screen count for Kalamkaval was increased in Kerala after its released. After a strong opening weekend, it has slowed down. On 2nd Friday (December 12), the movie collected ₹1.65 crore. This is the lowest single day biz in its run so far. After 8 days, the domestic collection stands at ₹28 crore. A jump on Saturday and Sunday can push the biz to ₹35 crore mark. Overseas, Kalamkaval is performing significantly better.

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Mammootty's performance in Kalamkaval earns immense praise

Kalamkaval sees Mammootty play the antagonist named Stanley Das. It's also his return to the part he plays best - a serial killer. Mammootty has essayed such roles in numerous films, including Munnariyippu and Rorschach. In Kalamkaval, he plays a serial killer who is preying on women. Director Jithin K Jose has divided the narrative into chapters - chapters from the life of the anti-hero - and as the police investigation by SI Jayakrishnan (played by Vinayakan) progresses, Das' courage peaks. The cat-and-mouse chase and other plot twists form the core of this slow-burn investigative thriller.