Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Indrans as Hamsa revealed in Prithviraj's Khalifa poster
'Khalifa' is a new action movie that is coming to cinemas on August 20, 2026.
A famous actor named Prithviraj plays the hero, and his character is called Aamir Ali.
The movie is directed by Vysakh, and it is about revenge.
The people making the movie have been showing posters of each character.
This week they revealed the poster of another actor named Indrans, who plays a character called Hamsa.
Other characters include Noorjahan, Vyshanavi, Rushin, Raghavan and Sudhip.
The movie was mostly filmed this year, and the team even went to Dubai to shoot some important scenes.
In the preview video, audiences learn that the hero comes from the family of a famous smuggler named Ahmed Ali.
The story mixes action, chases and a bit of history about a law called COFEPOSA.
Actor Indrans' first-look poster in 'Khalifa' was revealed, with his character named Hamsa.
Prithviraj stars as Aamir Ali in director Vysakh's revenge thriller, releasing on 20 August 2026.
Previously revealed cast includes Mohini as Noorjahan, Kyraa Vasudevan as Vyshanavi, Master Nafash as Rushin, Shammi Thilakan as Raghavan and Shine Varghese as Sudhip.
The film's shooting wrapped up in June this year, with important sequences shot earlier in Dubai.
The film's glimpse hints at a gold smuggling racket plot, with Aamir Ali presented as the grandson of smuggler Mambaraykkal Ahmed Ali.
- Who
- Actor Prithviraj, who plays Aamir Ali, and actor Indrans, who plays Hamsa, in director Vysakh's 'Khalifa'.
- What
- The makers revealed Indrans' first-look poster and character name as part of the ongoing promotion of the revenge thriller 'Khalifa'.
- When
- The poster was revealed on Thursday; the film releases on 20 August 2026 and its shooting wrapped up in June this year.
- Where
- The announcement was made via social media from Chennai; important sequences were shot in Dubai.
- Why
- The reveals are part of promoting one of the year's most eagerly awaited action entertainers ahead of its release.
- Film
- Khalifa
- Director
- Vysakh
- Lead Actor
- Prithviraj (as Aamir Ali)
- Release Date
- 20 August 2026
- Genre
- Revenge thriller / action entertainer
- Indrans' Character
- Hamsa
- Shooting Status
- Wrapped in June 2026
- Shooting Location
- Dubai (for important sequences)