Mohanlal to Appear as Mamparakkal Ahmed Ali in Prithviraj–Vyshakh Action Entertainer
Khalifa, the upcoming big-budget Malayalam action thriller directed by Vyshakh and headlined by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has reached another important milestone. Actor Mohanlal has completed dubbing for his portions in the film, with the makers sharing photographs from the dubbing studio to announce the update.
Mohanlal plays the pivotal character Mamparakkal Ahmed Ali, making a special appearance in the first installment of the film. The character is expected to play a much larger role in the planned second part, where the story will further explore his legacy.
The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 20 August 2026, arriving as one of the major Onam releases of the year.
🎬 Khalifa Movie Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie | Khalifa |
| Genre | Action Thriller |
| Release Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Release Type | Worldwide Theatrical Release |
| Director | Vyshakh |
| Writer | Jinu Abraham |
| Lead Actor | Prithviraj Sukumaran |
| Special Appearance | Mohanlal |
| Production Banner | Jinu Innovation |
| Producers | Jinu Abraham, Suraj Kumar |
| Co-Producers | Sijo Sebastian, Sreelal Shoolapani |
🌟 Mohanlal as Mamparakkal Ahmed Ali
Mohanlal portrays Mamparakkal Ahmed Ali, a character that serves as one of the film’s central pillars. According to the makers, the first film introduces Ahmed Ali, while the second installment will expand his story with Mohanlal in a leading role.
Director Vyshakh described this as the beginning of a much larger cinematic journey, adding that audiences will witness unforgettable moments featuring Mohanlal’s powerful character in the upcoming sequel.
🎭 Prithviraj Leads the Story
Prithviraj Sukumaran appears as Mamparakkal Aamir Ali, the grandson of Ahmed Ali. The film carries the tagline:
“Revenge Will Be Written in Golden Letters.”
Earlier promotional material hinted at an action-packed story set against the backdrop of gold smuggling, combining stylish action, emotional drama, and high-speed chase sequences on a grand cinematic scale.
🎵 “Asalayavale” Becomes a Popular Chartbuster
One of the film’s biggest promotional highlights has been the romantic song “Asalayavale.”
Featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Malavika Sharma, the song showcases the romantic moments between the lead characters and has received an excellent response across digital platforms and social media.
Malavika Sharma makes her Malayalam film debut with Khalifa, while Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh also joins the cast, marking his first Malayalam film appearance.
🌍 Shot Across Multiple International Locations
Khalifa has been filmed across several visually striking locations, including:
- 🇬🇧 London
- 🇦🇪 Dubai
- 🇮🇳 Kerala
- 🇳🇵 Nepal
The film marks the reunion of Vyshakh and Prithviraj Sukumaran after their successful collaboration in Pokkiri Raja. It also brings together Jinu Abraham and Prithviraj once again following films such as Masters, London Bridge, Adam Joan, and Kaduva.
🎥 Technical Crew
| Department | Crew |
|---|---|
| Director | Vyshakh |
| Writer | Jinu Abraham |
| Cinematography | Jomon T. John |
| Music | Jakes Bejoy |
| Editing | Chaman Chacko |
| Production Design | Mohandas |
| Action | Yannick Ben, Phoenix Prabhu, Chetan D’Souza |
| Co-Director | Suresh Divakar |
| Executive Producer | Shine Varghese |
| Costumes | Mashar Hamsa |
| Art Direction | Vishwanath Aravind |
| Makeup | Amal Chandran |
| Sound Design | Sync Cinema |
| Additional Music | Jabir Sulaiman |
| Final Mix | M. R. Rajakrishnan |
| Production Controllers | Reni Divakar, Vinosh Kaimal |
| Colorist | Sreek Varier |
| VFX | Prashanth Nair (3DS) |
| Stills | Sinat Xavier |
| Promotions & Marketing | Vipin Kumar Pofattio |
| PRO | Sabari |
🎬 A Major Onam Release
With Mohanlal completing dubbing, Khalifa has moved one step closer to its theatrical release. Backed by a star-studded cast, international filming locations, large-scale action sequences, and an ambitious storyline, the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest Malayalam releases of Onam 2026.
Fans can catch Khalifa in cinemas worldwide from 20 August 2026.
