Vysakh Directs the Big-Budget Action Thriller Written by Jinu V. Abraham
The makers of Khalifa have unveiled the official glimpse titled “The Bloodline”, offering the first look at Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambarakkal Aamir Ali. Released on the occasion of Prithviraj’s birthday, the glimpse introduces the intense world of the film and sets the tone for what promises to be a grand action thriller.
Directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu V. Abraham, Khalifa is produced by Jinu V. Abraham and Suraj Kumar under the banner Jinu Innovation, with Sijo Sebastian serving as the co-producer.
🎬 Khalifa at a Glance
| 🎥 Category | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Khalifa |
| Glimpse Title | The Bloodline |
| Lead Actor | Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Character | Mambarakkal Aamir Ali |
| Director | Vysakh |
| Writer | Jinu V. Abraham |
| Producers | Jinu V. Abraham, Suraj Kumar |
| Banner | Jinu Innovation |
| Co-Producer | Sijo Sebastian |
| Genre | Mass Action Thriller |
🎥 “The Bloodline” Introduces Aamir Ali
The glimpse introduces Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambarakkal Aamir Ali, hinting at the character’s powerful legacy and the larger world of Khalifa.
Built around stylish visuals and intense action, the teaser showcases the film’s scale while introducing the central character without revealing major story details. The tagline,
“Vengeance Will Be Written in Gold.”
perfectly complements the film’s gritty and action-packed atmosphere.
🌍 Shot Across Multiple International Locations
Khalifa is being mounted on a grand scale with filming taking place across several countries.
📍 Major Shooting Locations
- 🇬🇧 London
- 🇦🇪 Dubai
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇳🇵 Nepal
Principal photography began in London, with the production later moving to other international and Indian locations.
🤝 Reunion of Successful Collaborators
The film marks the reunion of Prithviraj Sukumaran and Vysakh after the commercial success of Pokkiri Raja.
It is also another collaboration between Prithviraj and writer Jinu V. Abraham, following films such as:
- Adam Joan
- London Bridge
- Masters
- Kaduva
🎬 Technical Crew
| 🎥 Department | 👤 Credits |
|---|---|
| Director | Vysakh |
| Writer | Jinu V. Abraham |
| Producers | Jinu V. Abraham, Suraj Kumar |
| Co-Producer | Sijo Sebastian |
| Cinematography | Jomon T. John |
| Music | Jakes Bejoy |
| Additional Music | Jabir Sulaiman |
| Editor | Chaman Chacko |
| Production Designer | Mohandas |
| Action | Yannick Ben |
| Co-Director | Suresh Diwakar |
| Costume Designer | Mashar Hamsa |
| Art Director | Vishwanath Aravind |
| Makeup | Amal Chandran |
| Sound Design | Sync Cinema |
| Final Mix | M. R. Rajakrishnan |
| Production Controllers | Reni Diwakar, Vinosh Kaimal |
| Colorist | Shrik Varrier |
| Poster Design | Aesthetic Kunjamma |
| DI | Color Planet |
| VFX | Prashanth Nair (3DS) |
| Stills | Seenath Xavier |
| PRO | Sabari |
🔥 Latest Khalifa Movie Updates
| 🆕 Update | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Mohanlal’s Character | Mohanlal plays Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali in the film. |
| 🎬 Worldwide Release | Khalifa is scheduled for a global theatrical release on 20 August 2026 as an Onam release. |
| 🎵 First Song | The lyric video of “Nilave”, composed by Jakes Bejoy, will be released on 20 July 2026 at 6:00 PM. |
Conclusion
With the release of “The Bloodline” glimpse, Khalifa has officially kicked off its promotional campaign. Featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambarakkal Aamir Ali, the Vysakh–Jinu V. Abraham collaboration promises a stylish, large-scale action thriller set against an international backdrop. As excitement builds towards its 20 August 2026 worldwide release, the upcoming launch of the first song “Nilave“ is expected to further raise anticipation for one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest releases.
