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Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa' records 14% dip in day‑10 box‑office earnings
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM
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On its tenth day, the Malayalam film 'Khalifa' posted a 14% decline in collections, lagging behind the concurrent run of 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit'.
The Malayalam entertainer 'Khalifa', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, completed ten days in theatres across India. According to box‑office data reported by The Times of India, the film’s earnings fell by 14 percent on the tenth day compared with the previous day's takings.
The dip places 'Khalifa' behind the contemporaneous release 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', which continues to draw higher audience numbers. Industry analysts note that such a decline is typical for mid‑budget films after the initial hype subsides.
Despite the slowdown, the movie remains in the top‑ten list of regional releases for the week, indicating a steady, if modest, audience base. Distributors will monitor the trend closely as the film moves into its second week.
The performance figures are part of a broader assessment of Malayalam cinema’s box‑office health, with several titles competing for screen space during the current release window.
The dip places 'Khalifa' behind the contemporaneous release 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', which continues to draw higher audience numbers. Industry analysts note that such a decline is typical for mid‑budget films after the initial hype subsides.
Despite the slowdown, the movie remains in the top‑ten list of regional releases for the week, indicating a steady, if modest, audience base. Distributors will monitor the trend closely as the film moves into its second week.
The performance figures are part of a broader assessment of Malayalam cinema’s box‑office health, with several titles competing for screen space during the current release window.