Khalifa Twitter Review: Fans Call Prithviraj Sukumaran Film Colossal Disappointment; Cameos, Animal Link Fail to Impress
Viewers praised Prithviraj Sukumaran’s performance and Mohanlal’s cameo, while some called the gold-smuggling thriller a solid action entertainer.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Malayalam action thriller Khalifa hit theaters, drawing positive initial reactions from audiences on X following its first-day release.
- Directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu Abraham, the film follows Aamir Ali, a character driven to smuggle gold to repay his honest father's debts caused by corrupt politicians.
- Viewers praised Prithviraj's "gripping performance," while Mohanlal makes a cameo appearance; fans described the film as a "solid action entertainer" with "organic" action blocks.
- Critics noted the writing lacks novelty, comparing the story to 1990s cinema, while reviewers described the repetitive background score and "slow motion walks" as frustrating elements.
- Sukumaran will next appear in the Telugu action film Varanasi, produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, portraying Kumbha alongside Priyanka Chopra and Mahesh Babu on April 7, 2027.
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‘Khalifa’ movie review: Prithviraj Sukumaran stars in a shoddily written old-school smuggling drama
Director Vysakh’s ‘Khalifa’, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, suffers from an outdated story and a flat narrative, with even a cameo from a superstar failing to make up for its shortcomings
Khalifa Twitter review: Fans call Prithviraj Sukumaran film colossal disappointment; cameos, Animal link fail to impress
Khalifa Twitter reviews: Vysakh's Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer released in theatres this Thursday during Onam. Here's what the audience thought of it.
Khalifa X review: Prithviraj's style can't save this 'predictable and flat' film
Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa has opened in theatres to largely negative reactions on X. Posts praised his screen presence and a few action stretches, but questioned the film's writing, emotion and second half.
‘Khalifa’ X Review: Moviegoers Feel Prithviraj Sukumaran and Vysakh’s Crime Saga Is ‘All Style, No Substance’ | 🎥 LatestLY
Prithviraj Sukumaran's high-stakes action drama 'Khalifa: The Ruler' has received mixed early reviews on X, with audiences praising its slick technical production and the actor's intense lead performance. However, netizens noted that the film's reliance on familiar gold-smuggling tropes creates a predictable plot that dilutes its emotional impact. 🎥 ‘Khalifa’ X Review: Moviegoers Feel Prithviraj Sukumaran and Vysakh’s Crime Saga Is ‘All Style, …
Khalifa movie X review is out; here's how internet users are reacting to Prithviraj Sukumaran's film
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa has been released in theatres on Thursday, August 20. Directed by Vysakh, the film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh in a key role. Let's find out what X users have to say about it.
Prithviraj Sukumaran's "Khalifa" has received mixed reviews from audiences. While his stylish style and action sequences were praised, the film was criticized for its weak story, ineffective writing, and lack of emotional connection.
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