Prithviraj Sukumaran: Khalifa is unlike anything we have done before

Recently, on Prithviraj's birthday, it was announced that he would be teaming up with director Vysakh for a film titled Khalifa. Billed as a revenge thriller, it marks the duo's reunion after Pokkiri Raja (2010). Jinu V Abraham is scripting the film, which is planned to be shot in Dubai, Nepal, and Kerala. It is produced by Saregama's Yoodlee Films, Jinu V Abraham, Dolwin Kuriakose, and Suraj Kumar.

Prithviraj Sukumaran, who will also be seen this year in Yoodlee's crime caper Kaapa says, "I have been a part of many action films but this one is going to be extraordinary in terms of scale, budget, and sheer ambition. Working with a production house that shares my vision of creating game-changing cinema has also been an absolute joy. Khalifa is unlike anything we have done before and I am really looking forward to the shoot.

Siddharth Anand Kumar of Saregama India Ltd says, "This is a hugely exciting big-budget action thriller that will be shot in Dubai, Nepal, and Kerala and is one of the most ambitious collaborations we have undertaken. The shoot will begin soon and we hope to bring it to the audience as soon as we can. We are very happy to come together again with Prithviraj as there is a certain comfort level with him that makes the synergy very organic and eases the creative process. We are looking forward to co-creating a landmark film that the audience will remember for a long time."

Director Vysakh adds, "I am thrilled to be working with Prithviraj after a gap of almost 10 years and Khalifa was truly worth the wait. I am glad that Yoodlee has brought us all together for this extraordinary story, and we hope to push the boundaries of the action genre and create a fantastic experience for viewers."

Sathyan Sooryan, known for his works in Tamil films like Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Kaithi and Master, has been signed as the cinematographer for Khalifa. Shameer Muhammed is the editor, and Jakes Bejoy will be composing the music.