Overview
- Khalifa, which opened on Thursday, August 20, earned about Rs 5.35 crore on its first day and then fell to roughly Rs 2.30 crore on its second day, a 57% drop reported by Sacnilk.
- Early two‑day totals put the film at about Rs 7.65 crore net in India and a reported worldwide gross near Rs 19.90 crore, according to the same estimates.
- Critics and audiences have given mixed reactions to the Vysakh‑directed action drama, a reception outlets say could be driving the quick fall in daily attendance.
- The film’s strong pre‑release promotion, star cameos from Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir, and high production profile boosted opening interest but have not prevented the steep second‑day decline.
- Khalifa is billed as part one of a two‑film franchise and was reportedly made on a budget near Rs 45–50 crore, so traders and analysts say a steadier weekend would be required to recover momentum and protect the franchise’s commercial outlook.