Khalifa (2026)
Plot
Khalifa is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu V. Abraham, who also co-produced the film along with Suraj Kumar. Intended as the first installment of a two-part series, it stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in title role alongside Neil Nitin Mukesh (in his Malayalam debut), Malvika Sharma, Shammi Thilakan and Indrans in supporting roles, alongside Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in cameo appearances. Principal photography began in July 2025 and concluded by June 2026. Filming took place across Kerala, London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Nepal. The film's cinematography, editing, music, action and choreography are done by Jomon T. John, Chaman Chacko, Jakes Bejoy, Yannick Ben, Chethan D'Souza and Sandy respectively. Khalifa was theatrically released on 20 August 2026, coinciding with Onam weekend. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences, with some criticizing its conventional gangster narrative reminiscent of films from the 1980s and 1990s, while Prithviraj's performance, action choreography, and Mohanlal’s cameo appearance received praise.
Khalifa details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 39m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Vysakh |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Khalifa — questions
What is Khalifa about?
Khalifa is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu V. Abraham, who also co-produced the film along with Suraj Kumar. Intended as the first installment of a two-part series, it stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in title role alongside Neil Nitin Mukesh (in his Malayalam debut), Malvika Sharma, Shammi Thilakan and Indrans in supporting roles, alongside Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir in cameo appearances. Principal photography began in July 2025 and concluded by June 2026. Filming took place across Kerala, London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Nepal. The film's cinematography, editing, music, action and choreography are done by Jomon T. John, Chaman Chacko, Jakes Bejoy, Yannick Ben, Chethan D'Souza and Sandy respectively. Khalifa was theatrically released on 20 August 2026, coinciding with Onam weekend. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences, with some criticizing its conventional gangster narrative reminiscent of films from the 1980s and 1990s, while Prithviraj's performance, action choreography, and Mohanlal’s cameo appearance received praise.
Who is in the cast of Khalifa?
Khalifa stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mohanlal, Suresh Oberoi, Indrans and is directed by Vysakh. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Khalifa online?
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How long is Khalifa?
Khalifa runs 2h 39m (159 minutes).
Who directed Khalifa?
Khalifa was directed by Vysakh.
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