The makers of Khalifa are turning up the heat ahead of the film’s theatrical release, with a series of striking posters setting the tone for what promises to be a gritty revenge thriller. The latest character poster introduces Anand Manmadhan as Rahim, marking the eighth character reveal from the film and giving audiences another glimpse into the world surrounding Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aamir Ali.
Alongside the character reveal, the official Khalifa handle has also announced that the much-awaited trailer will arrive on August 16, 2026. The update comes in response to growing fan anticipation, with the makers sharing the message, “We heard you!!” The announcement has added another layer of excitement to the film’s promotional campaign, especially with only a few days left before its worldwide theatrical release.
The latest poster featuring Prithviraj paints a much darker picture. The actor is seen bloodied and intense, standing in pouring rain with clenched fists, perfectly capturing the film’s revenge-driven mood. The tagline “Vengeance Will Be Written In Gold” further hints at the central conflict surrounding Aamir Ali, whose world is closely connected to gold smuggling, family legacy and a long-running cycle of vengeance.
Directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu V Abraham, Khalifa stars Prithviraj as Aamir Ali, a gold smuggler caught in a dangerous battle shaped by generational revenge. The film also features Mohanlal in a special role as Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali, adding another major star attraction to the ambitious Malayalam project. With its action-heavy visuals and larger-than-life presentation, the film is being positioned as a major Onam release.
The upcoming trailer is expected to give audiences their first substantial look at the film’s story, characters and action scale. Until now, the posters have carefully built curiosity around Aamir Ali and the people connected to his world, with Rahim becoming the latest addition to the character lineup. The trailer could finally reveal how these characters fit into the larger revenge saga and what drives Aamir towards his violent confrontation.
Khalifa is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on August 20, 2026, making the August 16 trailer launch an important moment in its final promotional run. With Prithviraj leading a powerful cast, Vysakh at the helm and the film promising a combination of action, revenge and gold-smuggling intrigue, expectations are steadily rising. For now, the posters have set the mood — and the trailer is just around the corner to show audiences what Aamir Ali’s vengeance truly looks like.