Kochi – Malayalam superstar Mammootty is maintaining a dynamic presence on the big screen in 2025, balancing intense character-driven thrillers with lighthearted mystery comedies. Here's a look at his notable releases and upcoming projects:
1. Kalamkaval
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Genre: Action Crime Thriller
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Director: Jithin K. Jose (directorial debut)
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Role: Mammootty takes on a rare negative role as antagonist Cyanide Mohan, with Vinayakan as DSP Francis and Meera Jasmine among the key cast
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Production & Marketing: The first look was unveiled on February 16, 2025, followed by a second look in April and a teaser in late August—heightening anticipation with its gripping visuals
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Release Window: Scheduled for theatrical release in late 2025. Digital streaming rights have reportedly been acquired by JioHotstar
2. Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse
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Genre: Mystery Comedy Thriller
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Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon (in his Malayalam debut)
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Role: Mammootty stars as Dominic—a disgraced ex-cop turned detective on a quest to find the owner of a discarded purse
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Release & Reception: Released theatrically on January 23, 2025. Despite high expectations, it underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately ₹18 crore against a ₹19 crore budget
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OTT Transition: Now set for a digital release along with Bazooka, providing a second chance to connect with audiences online
3. Bazooka
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Genre: Action Thriller
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Director: Deeno Dennis (directorial debut)
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Role: Mammootty shares screen space with director-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon .
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Release & Outcome: Released theatrically on April 10, 2025. Despite strong expectations, it was critically panned and ended up a box office failure, grossing just ₹25.5 crore
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OTT Path: Similar to Dominic..., it's now slated for digital release
Fan Buzz and Industry Interest
Mammootty’s deep dive into diverse roles—from sleuthing ex-cops to menacing antagonists—has kept fans and critics intrigued. A Reddit discussion noted:
“2025 set to be the first year since 2015 where all the 5 senior heroes of Malayalam film industry will have at least one theatrical release as the lead actor. Mammootty too had two releases and Kalamkaval is also set to release this year.”
Final Thoughts
Mammootty’s 2025 film portfolio embodies his versatility and star power. While Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse and Bazooka may not have made waves theatrically, their journey to OTT could revive interest. Kalamkaval, however, promises high-octane drama and a compelling, anti-hero avatar from the megastar—making it perhaps his most eagerly awaited performance this year.