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Day‑2 Box‑Office of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa’ Slips Sharply
✍️ NDTV Profit
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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The second‑day earnings of the Prithviraj Sukumaran‑led film ‘Khalifa’ fell sharply, signalling a slowdown after its opening.
The Malayalam‑language action drama ‘Khalifa’, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, opened to a strong response on its first day, drawing sizeable audiences across major Indian metros. Box‑office reports from day one indicated a healthy collection that raised expectations for a sustained run.
On the second day, however, the film’s earnings dropped sharply, according to data released by NDTV Profit. The decline suggests that the initial enthusiasm did not translate into continued footfall, and the momentum appears to be waning.
Industry analysts note that a steep second‑day fall can affect a film’s overall profitability, especially when early buzz does not sustain. Distributors will now monitor the trend closely to gauge whether ‘Khalifa’ can recover in the coming days or face a prolonged downturn.
On the second day, however, the film’s earnings dropped sharply, according to data released by NDTV Profit. The decline suggests that the initial enthusiasm did not translate into continued footfall, and the momentum appears to be waning.
Industry analysts note that a steep second‑day fall can affect a film’s overall profitability, especially when early buzz does not sustain. Distributors will now monitor the trend closely to gauge whether ‘Khalifa’ can recover in the coming days or face a prolonged downturn.