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Malayalam Cinema News Updated Nov 29, 2025

Mammootty's 'Redback' Lyrical Video Reveals Spider Metaphor Character

The makers of Mammootty's upcoming film Kalamkaval have dropped the lyrical video for the track 'Redback'. This deep, layered song features lyrics and music by director Jithin K Jose and is sung by Adyan Sayeed. Interestingly, the Redback spider mentioned in the song appears to be a metaphor for Mammootty's mysterious character in the film. After a brief postponement, the film is now scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on December 5 with a U/A certificate.

Lyrical video of 'Redback' from Mammootty-starrer 'Kalamkaval' released

Chennai, Nov 29

The makers of director Jithin K Jose’s Malayalam film 'Kalamkaval', featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead, on Saturday released the lyrical video of the track 'Redback' from the film.

Taking to its Instagram page, Mammootty Kampany, the production house of actor Mammootty said, "REDBACK Lyric Video from #Kalamkaval Out Now. Music & Lyrics - Jithin K Jose. Singer - Adyan Sayeed."

'Redback', which refers to the Redback spider in the number, has lyrics by Jithi K Jose, who also has scored the music for the number. The song, which is deep and layered, has been rendered by Adyan Sayeed.

The song gives one the impression that the Redback spider that it talks about is a metaphor for Mammootty's character in the film.

It may be recalled that the makers had earlier announced the release date of the film as November 27 this year. However, the release got postponed. However, the film is now scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year.

The Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a U/A certificate. In fact, Mammootty, had himself confirmed the news, stating "#Kalamkaval Censored with U/A 16+ Certificate. In Cinemas Soon."

The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a teaser.

The teaser of the film, which the makers released several days ago, begins with a door being knocked. A Tamilian opens the door and asks, "Who are you?". We then see a police officer asking another cop, whose identity is not revealed to the audience, "Are you the one who's Nath?" We then are treated to a series of visuals of both lead actors --Vinayakan and Mammootty. While Vinayakan, who appears to be a police officer, sports a grim look all through out, Mammootty, whose role cannot be made out, sports the look of a cool, calm man, surveilling someone else.

The film, which is Mammootty Kampany’s seventh production, has a tagline that reads, “The venom beneath”.

Earlier this year, the makers had released the second look poster of Mammootty from the film. While releasing it, Mammootty Kampany, on its timeline had said, "Some Faces Raise Questions… Not Answers...Presenting The Second Look Poster of #Kalamkaval Directed by Jithin K Jose."

'Kalamkaval', the shooting of which was wrapped up in November last year, has story and screenplay by Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar. It has editing by Praveen Prabhakar and cinematography by Faisal Ali. Music for this exciting entertainer will be by young composer Mujeeb Majeed. Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santhosh.

The film has been in the news for the curiosity that it has triggered with its makers claiming that the film will showcase Mammootty in a role in which he has never been seen before.

Already, rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that Mammootty plays a character with shades of grey in it. However, there has been no official confirmation in this regard until now.

— IANS

Reader Comments

Priya S

As a Malayali film lover, I'm excited but also a bit worried about the delay. Hope the wait is worth it! The teaser looked promising though. Mammootty's calm yet intense look gives me chills.

Sarah B

The production quality looks amazing! Just listened to Redback - Adyan Sayeed's voice is hauntingly beautiful. The spider metaphor for Mammootty's character is so creative. Indian cinema is really evolving!

Rohit P

Honestly, I wish they'd stick to original release dates. The constant postponements affect the hype. But Mammootty in a grey shade character? That's something new! Hope it delivers what it promises.

Michael C

The international appeal of Malayalam cinema keeps growing! The "venom beneath" tagline and spider metaphor show such sophisticated storytelling. Looking forward to watching this in theaters on Dec 5!

Kavya N

Jithin K Jose doing both music and direction? Multi-talented! The song has that mysterious vibe that perfectly matches the teaser. Vinayakan and Mammootty together - what a combination! 🤩

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