The makers of Khalifa, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, have unveiled the first lyrical video from the film. Titled ‘Asalaayavale’, the romantic melody marks the beginning of the film’s musical journey ahead of its theatrical release.
Composed by Jakes Bejoy, the song is sung by Sid Sriram and Makbool Mansoor, while the lyrics are penned by Muthu. Scheduled as a major Onam 2026 release, Khalifa will hit theatres worldwide on August 20, 2026.
Khalifa – Movie Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Khalifa |
| First Song | Asalaayavale (Lyric Video) |
| Director | Vaishakh |
| Writer | Jinu Abraham |
| Lead Actor | Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Female Lead | Malavika Sharma |
| Music | Jakes Bejoy |
| Singers | Sid Sriram, Makbool Mansoor |
| Lyrics | Muthu |
| Worldwide Release | August 20, 2026 |
| Production Banner | Jinu Innovations |
A Romantic Melody Featuring Prithviraj and Malavika Sharma
The lyric video offers a glimpse into the romantic moments shared by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Malavika Sharma, who plays the female lead in the film.
Malavika Sharma makes her Malayalam cinema debut with Khalifa, and the song hints at the chemistry between the lead pair. The collaboration of Jakes Bejoy and Sid Sriram once again delivers a soulful romantic number that is already creating buzz on social media.
A Big-Budget Action Entertainer
Carrying the tagline “Revenge Will Be Written in Golden Letters,” Khalifa features Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambarakal Aamir Ali.
The film is set against the backdrop of gold smuggling and promises a stylish action thriller with large-scale production values, breathtaking chase sequences, and high-octane action. Earlier glimpse videos had already hinted at the film’s grand visual scale.
Mohanlal to Play a Key Role
One of the biggest highlights of Khalifa is the presence of Mohanlal in a special appearance as Mambarakal Ahmed Ali.
The makers have already confirmed that the film is planned as a two-part franchise, with Mohanlal taking the lead role as Ahmed Ali in the second installment.
Neil Nitin Mukesh Makes Malayalam Debut
Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is also part of the cast, marking his first Malayalam film. His addition further strengthens the star-studded lineup of this ambitious action thriller.
Filmed Across Multiple Countries
After Pokkiri Raja, Vaishakh and Prithviraj Sukumaran reunite for this project.
The film has been shot across several locations, including:
- London
- Dubai
- Kerala
- Nepal
Khalifa also marks another collaboration between Jinu Abraham and Prithviraj Sukumaran after films such as Masters, London Bridge, Adam Joan, and Kaduva.
Main Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Prithviraj Sukumaran | Mambarakal Aamir Ali |
| Malavika Sharma | Female Lead |
| Mohanlal | Mambarakal Ahmed Ali (Special Appearance) |
| Neil Nitin Mukesh | Supporting Role |
Worldwide Release on August 20
With the release of ‘Asalaayavale’, anticipation for Khalifa has grown even stronger. Combining romance, stylish action, a massive production scale, and an impressive ensemble cast led by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is gearing up for its worldwide theatrical release on August 20, 2026, as one of the biggest Malayalam releases of the Onam season.
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