Kalamkaval director Jithin K Jose returns with thriller 'Mayan Chapter One', first look poster out
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24
The 'Kalamkaaval' fame director Jithin K Jose is back with another Malayalam thriller titled 'Mayan: Chapter One'. The makers have released the first look poster of the film on Friday.
Starring Jayasurya in the lead role, the film is backed by producer Rajeev Govindan under the Magic Moon Productions banner. The film was officially launched with a pooja ceremony in Kochi, marking the beginning of its production journey.
Taking to their Instagram, Magic Moon Productions shared the motion poster of the movie featuring Jayasurya donning the role of the cop in the film. The visuals hint at Jayasurya playing a police officer grappling with an unseen force, setting the tone of a battle between good and evil.
Jithin K Jose debuted in the industry with his directorial 'Kalamkaval' in 2025, which starred Mammootty in the lead role.
The film was produced by Mammootty Kampany and also starred Vinayakan along with Rajisha Vijayan, Gayatri Arun, Shruti Ramachandran and Gibin Gopinath in supporting roles.
The film's soundtrack album was composed by Mujeeb Majeed. The film, while primarily in Malayalam, also had dialogues in Tamil.
Kalamkaval was released in theatres on 5 December 2025 and emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies last year.
The fans of Jithin K Jose are eagerly waiting for the release of his next project after witnessing his impressive directorial skills in Kalamkaval.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The poster looks intense! Jayasurya is a versatile actor, and I'm glad he's taking on a role that seems darker. Malayalam cinema is really pushing boundaries with thrillers like 'Kalamkaval' and now this. Can't wait for the trailer!
Jithin K Jose is a director to watch out for, no doubt. 'Kalamkaval' was a masterpiece in storytelling. But calling this 'Chapter One' makes me wonder if they're planning a franchise. Hope it doesn't dilute the plot. Let's see...
Interesting! 'Kalamkaval' was a hit in Tamil too, so this cross-lingual appeal is smart. Jayasurya deserves a big break like this. The first look gives me 'battle of good vs evil' vibes, hopefully with a fresh twist.
I'm cautiously optimistic. 'Kalamkaval' was elevated by Mammootty's presence, but Jayasurya is a different kind of actor. The director needs to ensure the script is tight, not just a visual spectacle. Hope this 'Chapter' has depth.
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