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Prithviraj's Khalifa: Malavika Sharma's Malayalam Debut!
20 Jul
Summary
- Malavika Sharma debuts in Malayalam cinema with Prithviraj.
- Khalifa, an action thriller, releases worldwide on August 20.
- The film is planned as a two-part franchise with Mohanlal cameo.
Malavika Sharma, a lawyer by profession, is making her debut in Malayalam cinema with the action thriller 'Khalifa', starring opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film, directed by Vyshak and penned by Jinu Abraham, is scheduled for a global theatrical release on August 20, 2026. This marks a significant entry for Sharma into the Malayalam film industry, having previously acted in Telugu and Tamil productions.
'Khalifa' is designed as a two-part franchise, with Prithviraj Sukumaran portraying the central character, Mamparakkal Aamir Ali. Esteemed actor Mohanlal will also feature in the first installment as Mamparakkal Ahmed Ali. The movie promises elaborate action sequences and thrilling chase scenes, a hallmark of director Vyshak's work.
Filming for 'Khalifa' spanned diverse locations including London, Dubai, Kerala, and Nepal. The narrative carries the impactful tagline, "Revenge will be written in golden letters." This project also signifies a reunion for Vyshak and Prithviraj Sukumaran after 'Pokkiri Raja', and for Jinu Abraham and Prithviraj after several earlier collaborations.
