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Khalifa: Can Prithviraj's Onam release break records?
14 Aug
Summary
- Khalifa is set for an August 20 release during the festive Onam week.
- The film aims to surpass 7.6 crore for Prithviraj's biggest opening.
- It marks a reunion for Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Vysakh.
Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest film, Khalifa, is scheduled for release on August 20, positioning it as a key Onam week offering. This release follows two consecutive films, I, Nobody and Vilaayath Budha, that underperformed at the box office. With Khalifa, the actor aims to achieve his biggest opening day collection for a Malayalam film.
The Vysakh directorial, which sees the actor in a mass gangster role, needs to surpass 7.6 crore net in India to break the record set by Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life earlier in 2024. This goal is crucial for Prithviraj, a seasoned star with over two decades in the industry.
Khalifa will enjoy a solo release in Kerala on August 20, with Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game shifting its release. While initial day collections depend on Prithviraj's star power and pre-release buzz, competition is expected from day two with Nivin Pauly's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. The reunion of director Vysakh and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who previously delivered the hit Pokkiri Raja in 2010, adds to the film's anticipation.
