'Kalamkaval' box office collections day 3: Mammootty’s crime thriller roars past Rs 16 crores

Mammootty’s crime thriller 'Kalamkaval' is showcasing it's strength at the box office. The movie recorded an impressive Rs 16.35 crore India net in just three days.The film is directed by Jithin K. Jose and according to early estimates by the Sacnilk website, 'Kalamkaval' earned Rs 5.85 crore on Day 3 (Sunday), marking its highest single-day performance so far. The three-day breakdown stands at Rs 5 crore (Friday), Rs 5.5 crore (Saturday), and Rs 5.85 crore (Sunday). On day 3, the morning occupancy was recorded at 37.40%, afternoon 59.74%, evening 68.41%, and night 58.85%. The afternoon and evening shows seem to be pulling in more occupancy rates.While 'Kalamkaval' boasts an ensemble that includes Vinayakan, Gayatri Arun, Rajisha Vijayan, and Gibin Gopinath, it is Mammootty’s performance as a ruthless antagonist that has become the primary talking point. Fans and critics are calling it one of the most chilling portrayals of his career. It was recently that the superstar impressed the fans and audiences with his stunning antagonist role in 'Bramayugam', and with 'Kalamkaval', Mammootty has yet again showcased his talent at bringing out negative shaded characters.Following the extraordinary theatrical response, the megastar took to Twitter to acknowledge the love pouring in from audiences. In his words, “Last 2 days have been nothing short of overwhelming. I am truly blown away by the love ‘#Kalamkaval’ has been receiving since its release. Thank you for your trust in my choices.”Apart from Mammootty, Vinayakan's performance as a cop is also getting wide praises from the audiences.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. We strive for accuracy and all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned. We offer a fair representation of the project's box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in