Prithviraj Sukumaran is currently filming his action thriller Khalifa, directed by Vysakh. The actor’s official team has now confirmed that the film will hit the big screens during Onam this year, with the release date set for August 20, 2026.
Khalifa Release Date: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film will release on the big screens on August 20, 2026
Caliphate Scheduled to release in theaters on August 20, 2026. The official announcement was made by Prithviraj Sukumaran’s official network, Pofactio. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “Hey. Aamir Ali will see you in theaters on August 20, 2026!”
Directed by Vysakh, the film is based on a screenplay written by Jinu V. Abraham, who also co-produces. The film features music and background score by Jacques Bejoy, cinematography by Jomon T. John and editing by Chaman Chacko.
Earlier, the makers had also announced a prequel starring Mohanlal in the lead role, who is also expected to make a cameo appearance in the first installment.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s workfront
Prithviraj Sukumaran He was last seen in the lead role in the action drama Vilayath Buddha directed by Jayan Nambiar. The film, based on the novel of the same name, received mixed reviews from audiences and critics and is yet to release on OTT platforms.
He also recently played a cameo role in the Tovino Thomas-starrer action film Pallichattambi.
Looking ahead, Prithviraj has completed the shooting of his heist action film I, Nobody, starring Parvathy Thiruvothu in the co-lead role.
Additionally, he recently completed a schedule for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming project, tentatively titled Varanasi. The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, Prithviraj as the main antagonist Kumbha and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the co-lead role. This time-travel adventure is set to release on April 7, 2027.
