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Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest release, Khalifa, hit theaters on August 20. It was one of the two Onam releases of the season. The film has had a slow start at the box office owing to mixed reviews from the audience and critics. In addition, the film lost the Onam clash to Nivin Pauly’s super-successful Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. The latter became the first choice among audiences this Onam. Scroll ahead to read the detailed box office report of Khalifa after a week.
Where Does Khalifa Stand After A Week?
The Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer had a lot of hype pre-release. Owing to the buzz, the film registered an opening of 5.35 crore in India against 1967 shows. However, from day 2, it saw a dip in collections and was affected by the success of the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. On Onam day, the film grossed 1.35 crore, and on Thursday, it earned 1.25 crore. The film lost more shows in India after the release of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The net total of the film during its extended opening week stands at 16.62 crore, which equals 19.61 crore gross.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection Of Khalifa
- Day 1: 5.35 crore
- Day 2: 2.4 crore
- Day 3: 2.05 crore
- Day 4: 2.1 crore
- Say 5: 0.83 crore
- Day 6: 1.15 crore
- Day 7: 1.35 crore
- Day 8: 1.25 crore
Total: 16.62 crore
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With the net total exceeding 16 crore, it has surpassed the opening-week collection of Vismaya Mohanlal’s Thudakkam. The film has earned the 7th spot on the top 10 opening weeks of Mollywood in 2026. It is the trailing film, Mohanlal and Mammootty’s Patriot, which has earned 26.98 crore in its opening week.
Top 10 Opening Week of Mollywood in 2026 in India (Net)
- Drishyam 3- 81.8 crore (8-day)
- Vaazha 2 – 55.05 crore (8-day)
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit- 52.3 crore
- Aadu 3 – 36.63 crore (8-day)
- Athiradi – 28.15 crore (8-day)
- Patriot – 26.98 crore
- Khalifa: 16.62 crore (8-days)
- Thudakkam- 16 crore
- Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies- 13.83 crore (8-day)
- Balan: The Boy- 11.29 crore
More About Khalifa
Directed by Vysakh, Khalifa reunites the filmmaker with Prithviraj for the first time since Pokkiriraja (2011). The film was considered a strong contender for an Onam release. However, the film is headed for a box office disappointment and may end up as Prithviraj’s third consecutive failure.
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