Overview
Khalifa: The Ruler
Previously titled Khalifa Part 1
Directed by Vysakh
2026
Set against the backdrop of gold smuggling, the film follows a man (Aamir Ali) drawn into a web of vengeance, legacy and power.
WRITERJinu AbrahamSTARRINGPrithviraj Sukumaran, Mohanlal, Indrans, Neil Nitin MukeshGENREAction, Crime
Overview
A film from Vysakh, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal.
It opened August 20, 2026. Critics and audiences: 2.65 on Letterboxd.
It’s out of theaters and available to rent or buy. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
GenreAction, Crime
ReleaseIn theaters · Aug 20, 2026
StreamingTo rent or buy
Letterboxd · As of Oct 15
2.65
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 2.90 |
| Sep 29 | 2.90 |
| Sep 30 | 2.90 |
| Oct 1 | 2.89 |
| Oct 2 | 2.89 |
| Oct 3 | 2.89 |
| Oct 4 | 2.88 |
| Oct 5 | 2.88 |
| Oct 6 | 2.88 |
| Oct 7 | 2.88 |
| Oct 8 | 2.88 |
| Oct 9 | 2.87 |
| Oct 10 | 2.81 |
| Oct 11 | 2.76 |
| Oct 12 | 2.71 |
| Oct 13 | 2.69 |
| Oct 14 | 2.67 |
| Oct 15 | 2.65 |
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Awards
2026–27 seasonThe 2026–27 season hasn’t started
Khalifa: The Ruler opened Aug 20, 2026, which makes this its season. Nominations and wins appear here as each ceremony announces them.
Academy AwardsNominations Jan 21, 2027 · winners Mar 14, 2027
Golden GlobesNominations Dec 7, 2026 · winners Jan 10, 2027
Independent Spirit AwardsNominations Dec 2, 2026 · winners Mar 6, 2027
RazziesTBA
CeremonyNext date
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 2.65
Box officeOpening weekend and domestic grossFrom its opening weekend
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
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