Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Malayalam action thriller *Khalifa* arrived as an Onam release amid high anticipation, generating expectations for a strong theatrical run. Despite featuring a cameo by Mohanlal, the movie failed to resonate with audiences and has now concluded its four-week run in cinemas. Below is the comprehensive closing box office report.
Debuting on August 20, the film garnered mixed to negative reviews. Although pre-release buzz and Mohanlal’s appearance helped drive a solid opening day, unfavorable word of mouth prevented the movie from sustaining its momentum.
How much did Khalifa earn at the worldwide box office?
The action thriller posted a robust domestic opening of 5.35 crore in India. Collections dropped starting on day 2 due to the adverse reception. Furthermore, *Khalifa* faced competition from Nivin Pauly’s *Bethlehem Kudumba Unit*, which has since emerged as the highest-grossing Mollywood film of all time.
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Final figures show the film earned a net domestic total of 21.53 crore in India, amounting to a gross of 25.41 crore. International markets contributed an overseas gross of 19.9 crore, bringing the final worldwide gross collection to 45.31 crore.
Here’s the worldwide collection breakdown:
- India net – 21.53 crore
- India gross – 25.41 crore
- Overseas gross – 19.9 crore
- Worldwide gross – 45.31 crore
Box office verdict of Khalifa
While an official budget has not been publicly released, *Khalifa* is estimated to have cost around 50 crore to make. Measured against this figure, the movie failed to recover even half of its budget through domestic net collections. Koimoi parameters classify the run as a commercial failure.
On the list of 2026 releases, *Khalifa* finishes its theatrical journey as the 8th highest-grossing Mollywood film, sitting just behind Dulquer Salmaan’s *I’m Game* globally.
Top 10 Highest Mollywood Grossers Of 2026 ( Gross)
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit – 314.26 crore
- Drishyam 3 – 241.92 crore
- Vaazha 2 – 238.46 crore
- Aadu 3 – 121.31 crore
- Patriot – 80.53 crore
- Athiradi – 68.27 crore
- I’m Game – 46.34 crore
- Khalifa – 45.22 crore
- Thudakkam – 45.21 crore
- Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam – 40.63 crore
More About Khalifa
Helmed by Vysakh, the project marked the director’s first collaboration with Prithviraj since 2011’s *Pokkiriraja*. Although positioned as a major Onam contender, the movie ultimately resulted in a box office disappointment, marking what may be Prithviraj’s third consecutive setback.
Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!
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