Trailer Released for 'Khalifa' Starring Prithviraj, Film Set for August 20 Release
The trailer for 'Khalifa,' starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as a gold smuggler, has been released, showcasing his rise in the criminal world. Directed by Vysakh, the film also features Neil Nitin Mukesh and a cameo by Mohanlal. Prithviraj emphasized that 'Khalifa' is primarily a family drama with action elements, not a pure action film. The movie will release on August 20, 2024, during the Onam festival, with plans for a sequel hinted by Mohanlal's character introduction.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 16 Aug, 09:43 am. Other outlets followed.