Khalifa: The Ruler Box Office Dips, Global Gross Rs 41.09 Cr
By Business Desk
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa: The Ruler’ box office collection drops 14.3% on Day 10 to Rs 90 lakh, with global gross reaching Rs 41.09 crore.
The Malayalam action-thriller “Khalifa: The Ruler,” starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, registered a significant 14.3% dip in collections on its tenth day, continuing a notably slow box office run.
On Saturday, Day 10, the film garnered Rs 90 lakh net in India, a clear decrease from its Day 9 earnings of Rs 1.05 crore, underscoring persistent challenges for the Vysakh-directed movie.
Box Office Performance Overview
Since its release on August 20, 2026, “Khalifa: The Ruler” has accumulated a total India net collection of Rs 18.64 crore, reflecting its subdued performance across the country.
- India Gross Collection: Rs 21.59 crore
- Global Gross Collection: Rs 41.09 crore
- Contribution from Overseas Markets: Rs 19.50 crore
Production and Narrative Context
The film, which marked Neil Nitin Mukesh’s Malayalam debut, initially launched with an opening day earning of Rs 5.35 crore, followed by a first-week collection of Rs 16.69 crore.
Directed by Vysakh, “Khalifa: The Ruler” serves as the inaugural installment of a planned two-part series, introducing Aamir Ali, a character from a powerful criminal family whose empire spans from the Middle East to India.
The plot delves into intense power struggles and betrayal within this expansive criminal network, with the eagerly anticipated sequel, “Khalifa: The Legacy,” expected to centre on Mohanlal’s character.