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| Khalifa: Part 1 – The Intro | |
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| Directed by | Vysakh |
| Written by | Jinu V. Abraham |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jomon T. John |
| Edited by | Chaman Chakko |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Khalifa: Part 1 – The Intro is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu V. Abraham. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role, with Mohanlal appearing in a pivotal cameo role as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali. It is the first installment of a planned two-part series, followed by Khalifa: Part 2 – His Reign.
Plot
[edit]The film centers on Aamir Ali (Prithviraj Sukumaran), an elite criminal and international fugitive involved in a multi-generational gold smuggling syndicate. The narrative explores the "bloody history" of the Mambarakkal family empire, tracking a vengeance that spans across Kerala, the Middle East, and London.
Cast
[edit]- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Aamir Ali
- Indrans as Hamsa
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The project marks the reunion of Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Vysakh after 15 years, their last collaboration being Vysakh's debut film Pokkiri Raja (2010). The film was officially launched in July 2025. In December 2025, it was confirmed that Mohanlal would join the cast to play a legendary patriarch role.
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in August 2025. The film was shot on a large scale across international locations including London, Dubai, and St. Petersburg, as well as various sites in Kerala and the Himalayas. On 13 January 2026, Mohanlal completed his portion of the shoot in Kochi. The filming was wrapped on 22 June 2026.[1][2][3]
Music
[edit]The original score and songs are composed by Jakes Bejoy, marking another collaboration with Prithviraj after Ranam and Jana Gana Mana. The first single titled "Asalayavale" was released on 20 July 2026.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Asalayavale" | Muthu | Sid Sriram Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor | 5:01 |
Release
[edit]The film is scheduled to be released worldwide in August 2026, coinciding with the Onam festival season.
Distribution
[edit]The film’s international release rights is bagged by Berkshire Dreamhouse, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by think studios and Karnataka by think studios via VK Films Release.
References
[edit]- ^ "'Khalifa' UPDATE: Prithviraj-starrer actioner wraps up shoot". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ^ Desk, Cinema Express (2026-06-05). "Prithviraj's Khalifa wraps filming". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Service, Statesman News (2026-06-23). "Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa' wraps shooting, heads for Onam 2026 release". The Statesman. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ^ "Khalifa First Song 'Asalaayavale' Released; Prithviraj-Vaishakh Film Set for Worldwide Release on August 20". Kerala TV. 20 July 2026.
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