Khalifa director blames Prithviraj hate for box office flop

Director Vysakh amplified a fan post blaming 'review bombing and hatred' toward Prithviraj Sukumaran for Khalifa's box office failure. The film grossed ₹45.05 crore worldwide but lost Onam 2024 to Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Netizens disagreed, citing poor script and direction as the real reasons for the film's underperformance.