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Khalifa Box Office: Prithviraj's film drops 50% on Day 2
22 Aug
Summary
- Khalifa saw a 50% drop in earnings on its second day.
- The film's occupancy dropped to 32% across India.
- Mixed word-of-mouth is impacting the movie's weekend performance.
Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest film, Khalifa, has experienced a significant box office downturn following a strong opening day. On Friday, August 22, 2026, the film's earnings reportedly fell by nearly 50% compared to its opening day, taking in an estimated 2.3 to 2.5 crore. This decline has resulted in an occupancy rate of only 32% across approximately 1400 shows nationwide.
The sharp drop on the second day is a clear indicator that mixed word-of-mouth may be adversely affecting the film's weekend collections. For Khalifa to achieve a healthy first-weekend total and maintain box office stability, a considerable surge in ticket sales is urgently required for Saturday and Sunday.
Despite its initial performance, Khalifa is unlikely to challenge the top-grossing films in Prithviraj Sukumaran's career. Its current trajectory suggests it may not even surpass the lifetime domestic collection of his previous release, I, Nobody, which earned 8.71 crore.
Khalifa's performance on its second day is particularly notable as it shared screens with Nivin Pauly's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, which also saw strong opening day numbers. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining the film's ultimate box office fate.
