The makers of: Prithviraj SukumaranThe upcoming action thriller ‘Khalifa’ has been officially introduced Malavika Sharma: as the leading lady of the film.Directed by Vyshak and written by: Jinu Abraham‘Khalifa’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 20. Along with the star’s unveiling, the team also confirmed that the first lyrical video of the film will be released soon.
The makers welcome Malavika Sharma with a special announcement
The announcement was made through the film’s official social media handle.Their post read, “Welcome to Malayalam cinema #MalvikaSharmaStay tuned for the first single lyrical video from #KHALIFA tomorrow at 6pm IST! #Asalayavale #Nilaave Jakes Bejoy x Sid Sriram x Maqbool Mansoor x Muthu In theaters from August 20, 2026!.”The first lyrical video is expected to feature Prithviraj Sukumaran and Malavika Sharma.
Who is Malavika Sharma?
As reported by the Reporter website, Malavika Sharma is also a qualified lawyer. She started her acting career in the 2018 Telugu film ‘Nela Ticket’, starring Ravi Teja in the lead role. She later appeared in the Tamil film ‘Coffee with Kadhal’. Her latest release is the 2024 Telugu action drama ‘Harom Hara’ and with ‘Khalifa’, Malavika is set to make her debut in Malayalam cinema.
A two-part action saga featuring Prithviraj and: Mohanlal
“Khalifa” is planned as a two-part franchise. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays Mamparakkal Aamir Ali, the central character of the first episode. Veteran actor Mohanlal will appear as Mamparakkal Ahmed Ali in the first film.
An action thriller filmed in several countries
As we would expect from a: Vysakh film, ‘Khalifa’ promises elaborate action sequences and high-speed chase scenes. Filming took place in London, Dubai, Kerala, and Nepal.The film carries the tagline, “Revenge will be written in golden letters.”‘Khalifa’ also marks the collaboration of Vyshak and Prithviraj Sukumaran after Pokkiri Raja. Moreover, it brings together Jinu Abraham and Prithviraj once again after their collaborations in ‘Adam Joan’, ‘London Bridge’, ‘Masters’, and the actioner ‘Kaduva’.
