Prithviraj Sukumaran leads Khalifa, a high-octane gold-smuggling saga. While director Vysakh delivers

massive visual scale and star power, the plot remains predictable and thin.

Despite pacing issues, Mohanlal’s electrifying special appearance steals the show. It’s a

bold, stylish commercial entertainer for fans of mass cinema, though it prioritizes

flashy spectacle over a truly original, gripping narrative journey.