Box Office Battle: Khalifa Faces Weekend Dip While Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Nears Milestone
According to data tracked by Sacnilk, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action movie Khalifa recorded a domestic collection of Rs 1.05 crore net in India on its second Friday, marking a 20.5 percent drop from its Day 8 earnings of Rs 1.32 crore. Directed by Vysakh, the film played across 613 shows on Friday with an overall occupancy rate of 47 percent. In contrast, Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit continued a strong upward trajectory on its second Friday, pulling in Rs 9.40 crore net domestically—a 7.4 percent increase over its Day 7 figures, according to Sacnilk reports.
Khalifa Domestic and Worldwide Earnings Breakdown
The latest figures push Khalifa‘s total India net collection to Rs 17.74 crore, with its domestic gross standing at Rs 20.55 crore, according to Sacnilk data. During its first week in theatres across India, the movie brought in Rs 16.69 crore. Ticket sales data shows that the Malayalam version of the action-crime thriller registered an overall occupancy of 37.72 percent, with night screenings drawing the strongest response at 47.11 percent occupancy, followed by afternoon shows at 39.44 percent, evening shows at 35.44 percent, and morning shows at 16.89 percent. Internationally, the film has generated a sizeable overseas gross collection of Rs 19 crore. Combined with domestic gross figures, the worldwide total has reached Rs 39.55 crore, putting the feature within touching distance of the Rs 40 crore global milestone.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Dominates Second Friday
Directed by Girish AD, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit maintained a commanding lead at the box office on its eighth day. Sacnilk reports that the film was screened across 2,481 shows, pulling in an impressive 83 percent overall occupancy. Its domestic net collection now sits at Rs 61.70 crore following a first-week haul of Rs 52.30 crore, while its domestic gross has climbed to Rs 72 crore. Regionally, the film earned Rs 9.50 crore gross in Kerala on Day 8, alongside contributions of Rs 65 lakhs from Karnataka, Rs 30 lakhs from Tamil Nadu, Rs 8 lakhs from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Rs 42 lakhs from the rest of India. The Malayalam language screenings recorded an overall occupancy of 71.80 percent, led by evening shows at 79.25 percent and night shows at 78.67 percent.
Global Totals Set the Stage for a Wide Gap
International markets added Rs 8 crore to the tally for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit on Day 8, pushing its cumulative overseas gross to Rs 75.50 crore. When paired with its Rs 72 crore domestic gross, the worldwide total reaches an estimated Rs 147.50 crore. While Khalifa holds a worldwide gross of Rs 39.55 crore, the Nivin Pauly starrer approaches the Rs 150 crore mark globally. Abraham and marks a reunion between director Vysakh and Prithviraj Sukumaran following their 2010 collaboration on Pokkiri Raja. Meanwhile, The Hindu review highlights the positive reception of Girish AD’s direction and the chemistry between lead actors Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju.
Did you know?
Khalifa is structured as a two-part cinematic franchise blending action, crime, revenge, and family legacy elements against an international backdrop, according to production details reported by Filmibeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total worldwide collection of Khalifa?
According to Sacnilk data, Khalifa has reached a worldwide gross collection of Rs 39.55 crore, combining Rs 20.55 crore in domestic gross and Rs 19 crore in overseas earnings.
How much did Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earn on its second Friday?
Sacnilk reports that Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earned Rs 9.40 crore net in India on Day 8, marking a 7.4 percent increase from its Day 7 collection.
Who directed Bethlehem Kudumba Unit?
The film was directed by Girish AD, with a cast featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, as detailed by The Hindu.
What was the occupancy rate for Khalifa on Day 9?
Khalifa registered an overall occupancy of 47 percent across its 613 shows on Friday, with night shows recording the highest response at 47.11 percent, according to Sacnilk.
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