Khalifa OTT release date out: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film to stream on six platforms. When and where to watch

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Malayalam action-thriller Khalifa: The Ruler finally has an OTT release date. The film, directed by Vysakh, arrived in the theatres on August 20. Despite a strong lead, Khalifa received a lukewarm response from fans and failed to make an impact at the box office. Now, after almost 2 weeks, the movie is ready to arrive on the OTT platform. Interestingly, if reports are to be believed, Khalifa will be streaming on not one but six platforms.

Khalifa: When and where to watch

According to a report by 123 Telugu, Khalifa is scheduled to release on October 9 on Prime Video. Apart from that, viewers can also watch the film on Aha, ManoramaMax, Lionsgate Play, STARZPLAY, and Simply South, with the last 2 being overseas. This 6-platform release is likely to give the Khalifa a much wider reach across different regions and audiences.

Khalifa: Cast details

Khalifa, written by Jinu V. Abraham, stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Mambaraykkal Aamir Ali. Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh makes his Malayalam debut as the primary antagonist, Harris Basheer, alongside Malvika Sharma as Aamir’s wife, Fiza.


The supporting cast features Renji Panicker as Aamir's father, Younus Ali, Shammi Thilakan, Indrans, and Suresh Oberoi. Additionally, Mohanlal and Tovino Thomas make high-profile cameo appearances as the legendary kingpin Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali and Soubin Shahir, respectively.

Khalifa: Plot details

Khalifa centres on Aamir Ali, a carefree textile entrepreneur whose life turns upside down after a sudden crisis leads to his father's wrongful arrest. Forced to save his family from ruin, Aamir uncovers his hidden lineage as the heir to a powerful gold-smuggling dynasty established by his grandfather, Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali.

To free his father and avenge his family, Aamir steps into the corrupt criminal underworld, utilising his grandfather’s old syndicate contacts. Evolving from a legitimate businessman into a feared, syndicate-level contraband kingpin, he engages in a brutal battle for power and legacy against ruthless syndicate rivals.

About Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest project

Prithviraj Sukumaran was last seen in director Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra. The crime thriller, also starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, is likely to stream on Netflix this month, as mentioned in the opening credits of the theatrical version, as cited by GQ India.