Khalifa’s Box Office Gains Stall as Global Total Rises Toward ₹43 Crore
The Prithviraj starrer has slowed in its second week and looks unlikely to recoup a reported budget above ₹50 crore.
Overview
- The film opened strongly but then saw falling daily receipts through its second week with recent daily takes around ₹0.9–0.93 crore.
- Trade reports place Khalifa’s reported worldwide total at about ₹42.6–42.8 crore with India net around ₹19.6 crore and overseas roughly ₹19.5 crore.
- Negative reviews and a much stronger run for competitor Bethlehem Kudumba Unit are cited by trackers as key reasons for the slowdown in audience turnout.
- With a reported production and promotion cost said to be above ₹50 crore, current box office momentum makes it unlikely the film will reach a ₹50 crore worldwide breakeven mark.
- Despite the shortfall, Khalifa has passed the lifetime take of Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam and is listed among 2026’s top Mollywood grossers, but the next weekend will decide if the run steadies or declines further.