Prithviraj’s action hit ‘Khalifa: The Ruler’ OTT release date confirmed

The theatrical success has now opened the next chapter for ‘Khalifa: The Ruler,' with the Prithviraj Sukumaran-led action entertainer heading towards its digital premiere. Directed by Vysakh, the film has attracted attention for its high-energy action, star cast, and surprise appearances.

The movie has also crossed the Rs 50 crore mark worldwide, adding to the buzz around its OTT arrival.

‘Khalifa’ OTT release date and platform

As officially announced by the makers, The much-awaited ‘Khalifa’ will make its OTT release on October 9 . Amazon Prime Video has secured the digital streaming rights to the Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer. The film will be available to stream on the platform from October 9, giving viewers who missed its theatrical run a chance to watch the action-packed entertainer from home.

Prithviraj’s action avatar leads 'Khalifa'

Prithviraj plays Mambarakkal Aamir Ali in the film, which has been praised for its action-packed presentation and mass moments. The movie reportedly opened strongly at the box office, earning around Rs 14.5 crore on its first day, before going on to cross the Rs 50 crore mark globally. Vysakh has presented the story as a big-scale entertainer, with Prithviraj’s performance emerging as one of its major attractions.

The film has also managed to bring both mass movie fans and family audiences to theatres.

Mohanlal’s cameo and Khalifa’s star-studded cast

One of the biggest talking points surrounding ‘Khalifa’ is the presence of Mohanlal. The superstar appears as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali, adding another major name to the film’s action-filled world. Tovino Thomas is also reported to have a special appearance as Ivar Alexander. The cast further includes Neil Nitin Mukesh, Malavika Sharma, Indrans, Rajisha Vijayan, Krithi Shetty, Shammi Thilakan, Mohini and Sanju Sivram.

The film marks Malavika Sharma’s Malayalam debut.

'Khalifa' sequel already announced

Written by Jinu V. Abraham, ‘Khalifa’ features Jomon T. John as the cinematographer and Chaman Chakko handling the editing. Interestingly, the makers announced a sequel on the film’s release day itself, with Mohanlal set to headline the second part. The sequel is expected to continue the world of the franchise with another big-scale story involving gold smuggling, making the reported OTT release of the first film an important next step for the series.