"I am not playing a villain, but I would say that he is not a 'good soul": Mammootty opens up about his character in Kalamkaval

'Kalamkaval', directed by Jithin K Jose, is a film that Mammootty's fans and the entire Malayalam film industry are eagerly waiting for. Jithin K Jose is making his directorial debut with Mammootty after having worked as a writer for the Dulquer Salmaan-starrer superhit Kurup, giving big hopes for Mammootty's fans. Apart from Mammootty, Vinayakan is also appearing as another central character in the film. Now, Mammootty has opened up about the character he is playing in the film. The megastar says that 'Kalamkaval' is 'not' the story of the notorious serial killer Cyanide Mohan.

The actor says that he is not playing a villain in the film, but adds that his character is not a good-hearted person either. The actor spoke about his character in an exclusive interview on Mammootty Kampany's YouTube channel. In films that tell stories traditionally, heroes often have some limitations. But villain characters do not have such limitations, Mammootty pointed out. Mammootty pointed out that heroes often have some limitations in films that tell stories traditionally but villain characters do not have such limitations.

"Although there have been some changes, the hero still faces limitations in films that tell stories in a traditional way. But the villain does not have that problem. In 'Kalamkaval', I am not playing a villain, but I would say that he is not a 'good soul,'" Mammootty clarified.

Although Mammootty confirms that the film is not about Cyanide Mohan, who used to seduce and murder women, he does not rule out the possibility that 'Kalamkaval' is inspired by real events. Fans are expecting another fierce performance from the star, just like in 'Bramayugam', 'Kaathal – The Core' and 'Rorschach'.