Meta description: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa opens with Rs 13 crore worldwide gross, becoming his second-biggest global opener. Check the full Day 1 breakdown.
Khalifa, headlined by Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Vysakh, has kicked off its box office run on a promising note. The Malayalam action thriller collected Rs 13 crore gross worldwide on Day 1, making it the actor’s second-biggest global opener ever — trailing only Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, which had opened at Rs 16 crore.
Khalifa Day 1 Collections: Domestic vs Overseas
| Market | Gross Collection |
|---|---|
| Kerala | Rs 5.30 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs 0.90 crore |
| India Total | Rs 6.20 crore |
| Overseas | Rs 6.80 crore |
| Worldwide Total | Rs 13.00 crore |
Tough Competition, Mixed Reviews
Khalifa is up against a direct box office clash with Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, releasing the same week. Adding to the pressure, the film has received mixed word-of-mouth from early viewers, which could affect its run over the coming days. All eyes are now on how it holds through the weekend — a crucial test, since Prithviraj hasn’t landed a solo Clean Hit in a while.
The film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Malvika Sharma, and Mohanlal in a pivotal role as the lead character’s grandfather, along with Renji Panicker, Indrans, and Mohini in supporting parts.
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