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Director Vysakh shares a fan’s criticism of the response to ‘Khalifa’
‘Khalifa’, directed by Vysakh and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, played in theatres during the Onam season but did not meet expectations.
After its streaming release, a viewer posted a review on Instagram saying hostility towards Prithviraj and negative campaigns had hurt the film’s box-office run.
Vysakh shared the post on his Instagram Story, bringing the viewer’s claim to wider attention.
The viewer also noted that ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ was released at the same time.
They praised ‘Khalifa’s music, editing, direction and plot twists, while describing its storytelling as somewhat old-fashioned.
The viewer’s argument is an opinion, and the post does not establish why the film underperformed.
The film is now available on multiple streaming services in several Indian languages and territories.
Director Vysakh shared a fan’s criticism of the response to the film “Khalifa” on his Instagram Story.
The fan argued that negative campaigns and hostility toward lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran affected the film’s theatrical run.
The fan said they had wanted to see the film in theatres but watched it after its OTT debut.
“Khalifa” was released in theatres during the Onam season and did not meet expectations.
The article says the fan’s claims are personal opinion and do not establish why the film underperformed.
- Who
- Director Vysakh shared a fan’s post about “Khalifa.
- What
- He shared the fan’s criticism of the film’s reception and claims that negative campaigns affected its box-office performance.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Vysakh’s Instagram Story
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Khalifa” arrived in theatres.
A viewer posted a review on Instagram arguing that negative campaigns and hostility toward Prithviraj affected the film’s theatrical run.
Vysakh shared the post on his Instagram Story.
- Director
- Vysakh
- Lead actor
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Writer
- Jinu Abraham
- Theatrical release
- Onam season
- Post shared on
- Vysakh’s Instagram Story
Sources
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