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Khalifa Box Office Bomb: Budget Recovery Doubtful
22 Aug
Summary
- Khalifa's box office earnings significantly dropped after the first day.
- The film has recovered only 15.56% of its 50 crore budget in two days.
- This marks Prithviraj Sukumaran's second consecutive disappointing film of 2026.
Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest film, Khalifa, is facing significant challenges at the Indian box office, largely due to unfavorable audience reception. After a decent opening day, the film experienced a sharp decline of 57% on its second day, collecting only 2.3 crore compared to the initial 5.35 crore.
The overall collection for Khalifa after two days stands at 7.78 crore net (9.18 crore gross). The film's performance has been further impacted by the release of 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit,' which led to the reduction of over 500 shows. Projections suggest the extended opening weekend might not surpass 15 crore net.
This box office performance marks a disappointing year for Prithviraj Sukumaran, with Khalifa being his second consecutive underperforming film in 2026. 'I, Nobody,' his earlier release, was a major disaster, recovering only 8.71 crore against a 40 crore budget. Khalifa, reportedly made on a 50 crore budget, has recovered merely 15.56% of its cost, and its prospects of recovering the full budget appear slim.
