Mammootty's action thriller 'Kalamkaval: The Venom Beneath,' released in theaters on December 5, 2025, has received positive reviews for its performances, particularly from Vinayakan and Mammootty. The film, which became the fifth-highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, will stream on SonyLIV starting January 16, 2026. The movie follows a police officer's pursuit of a serial killer targeting women in a Kerala village.