The Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Khalifa' generated ₹4 crore in advance bookings for its opening day on August 20, 2026, despite mixed critical reception.
While the film shows strong momentum, it currently lags 27% behind the opening-day figures of the record-breaking 'Aadujeevitham' in the Kerala market.
Audience feedback has been polarized, with many praising the production values but criticizing the screenplay as an uneven, old-school smuggling drama.