Mohanlal to play Prithviraj Sukumaran's grandfather in 'Khalifa: The Bloodline'

Entertainment Dec 06, 2025

Big news for Malayalam cinema fans: Mohanlal is set to play the grandfather of Prithviraj Sukumaran's character in the upcoming action thriller, Khalifa: The Bloodline.
Directed by Vysakh, the film follows a revenge-filled story tied to gold smuggling across Kerala, Nepal, the Middle East, and London.

Why does this matter?

This marks an exciting collaboration for Mohanlal and Prithviraj after their films Empuraan and Bro Daddy.
Shooting kicked off in London this August, with more filming planned in Kerala, Nepal, and UAE.
The first part—Khalifa: Part 1—The Intro—drops in theaters during Onam 2026.
Expectations are high for this high-energy thriller.