Neil Nitin Mukesh Joins Prithviraj’s ‘Khalifa’ For Malayalam Debut

MUMBAI -The makers of director Vysakh’s eagerly awaited revenge thriller ‘Khalifa’ on January 15 welcomed Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh to the Malayalam film industry.

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who plays the lead in the gripping thriller based on gold smuggling, welcomed the Bollywood actor to the Malayalam film industry on the latter’s birthday.

Taking to his Instagram page, he wrote, “Happy birthday Neil Nitin Mukesh! Welcome to the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA”

It may be recalled that the film was first announced in the year 2022. However, it went on floors only in 2025. The film, when initially announced, was expected to be shot in Dubai, Nepal and Kerala. Now, the film has been shot in the UK.

This is Prithviraj’s second film in over 15 years with Vysakh after their superhit collaboration ‘Pokkiri Raja’ and will be his next with writer Jinu V Abraham, who had scripted ‘Kaduva’. (IANS)