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Malayalam · Action Thriller
Khalifa: The Ruler
Jiinu Abraham Innovation · Released 20 August 2026
✦ Crossed ₹10 Cr
₹23.07 CrIndia gross collection
₹19.93 Cr
India net collection
Cost ₹45 Cr51% recovered
The first of a planned two-part franchise, marking Neil Nitin Mukesh's Malayalam debut as the antagonist and reuniting director Vysakh with writer-producer Jinu V. Abraham after Kaapa and Kaduva. Mohanlal's extended cameo as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali has driven much of the opening buzz, though reception to the film overall has been mixed.
Day-wise flow
Day by day · total ₹16.5 Cr
| Day | Net (₹ Cr) | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 30 Aug | 5.35 | · opening |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 3.20 | ▼ 40% |
| Tue, 1 Sept | 1.25 | ▼ 61% |
| Wed, 2 Sept | 1.20 | ▼ 4% |
| Thu, 3 Sept | 1.50 | ▲ 25% |
| Fri, 4 Sept | 0.70 | ▼ 53% |
| Sat, 5 Sept | 3.31 | ▲ 373% |
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