# Khalifa Box Office: Prithviraj’s Malayalam Thriller Opens to Rs 13 Crore Worldwide — Second Best of His Career

URL: https://technosports.co.in/khalifa-box-office-prithvirajs-malayalam-thriller/  
Published: 2026-08-21  
Updated: 2026-08-21  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

**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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.

![Khalifa](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/khalifif-1.webp)

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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## FAQs

### **Q1. How much did Khalifa collect on Day 1?**

The film opened to Rs 13 crore gross worldwide, with Rs 6.20 crore from India and Rs 6.80 crore overseas.

### **Q2. Is Khalifa Prithviraj’s biggest opener?**

No, it’s his second-biggest global opener, behind *Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life*‘s Rs 16 crore debut.