Khalifa Movie Trailer Releasing on 16 August – Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambarakkal Aamir Ali, Full Cast and Characters

The much-awaited Khalifa trailer will be released on Sunday, 16 August 2026, just four days ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release. The Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer, directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu Abraham, is one of the major Malayalam movies arriving during the Onam 2026 season.

Khalifa is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 20 August 2026. Ahead of the release, the makers will unveil the official trailer on 16 August, offering audiences a closer look at the action and characters of the film.

Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Mambarakkal Aamir Ali, while Mohanlal appears as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali. Malavika Sharma and Neil Nitin Mukesh are also part of the ensemble cast alongside Indrans, Shivajith, Shine Varghese, Shammi Thilakan, Kyraa, Master Nafash and Mohini.

Khalifa Trailer Release Date and Movie Details

Khalifa Trailer Arrives on 16 August

With the theatrical release only a few days away, attention now shifts to the Khalifa official trailer.

The trailer is scheduled to arrive on Sunday, 16 August, giving audiences a final major glimpse of the Vysakh directorial before it reaches cinemas worldwide on 20 August.

The promotional material released for Khalifa so far has positioned the film as a large-scale action entertainer, with Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Mambarakkal Aamir Ali at the centre of the narrative.

The tagline “Revenge Will Be Written in Golden Letters” also points towards revenge as an important element of the story.

Khalifa Cast and Characters

The cast brings together actors from different film industries. Malavika Sharma and Neil Nitin Mukesh have important roles in the movie, although their character names have not been revealed in the supplied details.

Mohanlal’s presence as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambarakkal Aamir Ali, is another major attraction in the cast lineup.

Khalifa Completes Censor Formalities

Khalifa has completed its censor formalities ahead of the theatrical release. The film has received a U/A 16+ certificate.

Action is expected to be one of the major elements of the movie, with the promotional campaign highlighting its large-scale presentation and intense action sequences.

With the censor process completed and the trailer now scheduled, the film has entered the final phase of its theatrical campaign.

Vysakh, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Jinu Abraham Join Forces

Khalifa brings together director Vysakh, Prithviraj Sukumaran and writer Jinu Abraham.

Jinu Abraham is also producing the film with Sooraj Kumar under the Jinu Innovation banner. Sijo Sebastian and Sreelal Shoolapani serve as co-producers.

The collaboration places Prithviraj Sukumaran in the role of Mambarakkal Aamir Ali, a character presented through the film’s stylish action-driven promotional campaign.

Khalifa Trailer on 16 August, Movie in Theatres on 20 August

The next major update from Khalifa is therefore its official trailer on 16 August 2026.

Four days later, on 20 August, Khalifa will begin its worldwide theatrical run as an Onam 2026 release.

With Prithviraj Sukumaran leading an ensemble featuring Mohanlal, Malavika Sharma, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Indrans, Shivajith, Shine Varghese, Shammi Thilakan, Kyraa, Master Nafash and Mohini, the trailer should provide a clearer look at the characters and the scale of the film before its release.

Stay tuned to Kerala TV for the Khalifa trailer, cast and character updates, theatrical release information and the latest Malayalam cinema news.