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Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa’ grosses Rs 4.90 crore on opening day
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:18 AM
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The Malayalam‑language action drama ‘Khalifa’, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, collected Rs 4.90 crore across India on its first day of release.
Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest film ‘Khalifa’ opened to a strong response, registering a net collection of Rs 4.90 crore on its first day across the country. The figures, compiled from reports by distributors, reflect the film’s wide release in major metropolitan centres and smaller towns alike.
Industry analysts note that the opening tally places ‘Khalifa’ among the higher‑earning Malayalam releases of the year, underscoring the actor’s box‑office pull and the film’s aggressive marketing campaign. The movie, an action‑drama directed by a noted filmmaker, entered theatres on a Friday, drawing sizable crowds in multiplexes and single‑screen venues.
The day‑one earnings are expected to set the tone for the film’s weekend performance, with trade watchers anticipating further growth as word‑of‑mouth spreads. Producers have not disclosed the film’s budget, but the early collection suggests a healthy return on investment if the momentum continues.
Industry analysts note that the opening tally places ‘Khalifa’ among the higher‑earning Malayalam releases of the year, underscoring the actor’s box‑office pull and the film’s aggressive marketing campaign. The movie, an action‑drama directed by a noted filmmaker, entered theatres on a Friday, drawing sizable crowds in multiplexes and single‑screen venues.
The day‑one earnings are expected to set the tone for the film’s weekend performance, with trade watchers anticipating further growth as word‑of‑mouth spreads. Producers have not disclosed the film’s budget, but the early collection suggests a healthy return on investment if the momentum continues.