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Khalifa Box Office Collection Day 2: Prithviraj Sukumaran Starrer Drops On Friday, Earns ₹2.30 Crore

· Free Press Journal

Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Malayalam film Khalifa was released on Thursday. The film took a decent start at the box office and earned Rs. 5.35 crore net in India. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and the audience, so it was expected that it would show a drop on Friday.

According to Sacnilk, Khalifa, on its second day, earned Rs. 2.30 crore net in India, taking the total to Rs. 7.65 crore net. On Friday, the movie showed a drop of around 57 per cent. Meanwhile, the movie's domestic gross collection stands at Rs. 8.90 crore.

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Khalifa Worldwide Gross Box Office Collection

Khalifa has been doing well overseas. On its second day, the movie collected Rs. 4 crore gross internationally, taking the worldwide gross total to Rs. 19.90 crore.

Khalifa Budget

Khalifa is reportedly made on a budget of Rs. 45-50 crore. So, the movie clearly needs to show a jump at the box office on Saturday and Sunday to collect a decent amount during its first extended weekend.

Prithviraj's Recent Box Office

After L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj's films like Vilayath Buddha and I, Nobody failed to make a mark at the box office. The former earned Rs. 5.20 crore net in India, and the latter's lifetime collection was Rs. 8.71 net.

Now, let's wait and watch what the fate of Khalifa will be at the box office.

Prithviraj Sukumaran's Upcoming Movies

Prithviraj has some interesting projects lined up. He will be seen in Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, Varanasi (Telugu), and Daayra (Hindi). While Odiyan: The Age of Illusion doesn't have a release date, Daayra, which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, is slated to hit the big screens on September 18, 2026.

Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli's Varanasi, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is slated to release on April 7, 2027.

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Sunderland predicted XI vs Ipswich: Le Bris looks to maintain Black Cats’ momentum

· Yahoo Sports

Sunderland predicted XI vs Ipswich: Le Bris looks to maintain Black Cats’ momentum

Sunderland begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to newly-promoted Ipswich Town, with Regis Le Bris looking to build on last season’s success.

The Black Cats exceeded expectations by finishing seventh on their top-flight return and securing European football for the first time in more than five decades.

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Now comes the difficult part for Sunderland

Sunderland must balance the demands of the Premier League with a Europa League campaign, and avoid the dreaded second-season syndrome.

Match preview

Le Bris has no intention of putting a ceiling on Sunderland’s ambitions.

The Frenchman has described the upcoming campaign as one of the most exciting in the club’s history, and his side begin determined to start positively.

Sunderland have kept much of last season’s successful squad together, with Thomas Meunier their only major addition so far. That continuity is good.

The Black Cats spent more than £150 million last summer to construct the squad that secured seventh place.

This time their biggest achievement may have been keeping captain Granit Xhaka and their other key players.

Meanwhile, Ipswich have spent more than £100m on 10 new arrivals after returning to the Premier League.

Gary O’Neil has been tasked with ensuring they avoid another immediate relegation. He knows the division well, but he is under pressure to make an immediate impact.

Ipswich lost their final nine home league matches during their previous Premier League campaign, a bad omen.

Match stats

Ipswich have lost their opening Premier League fixture in each of their last four campaigns.

Their home record during their last top-flight season was even more concerning.

On the other hand, Sunderland have won their opening league fixture in each of their last two seasons.

The Black Cats also finished last season strongly, winning their final two Premier League matches.

They are now looking to win three consecutive top-flight games for the first time since May 2014.

However, Ipswich can take confidence from the most recent meetings between the sides. They completed a Championship double over Sunderland in 2023/24.

The Tractor Boys also won their last Premier League meeting with Sunderland 5-0 at Portman Road in December 2001.

Sunderland team news

Le Bris has confirmed that the majority of his squad are available for the season opener.

Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete and Thomas Meunier have all recovered from minor injuries and are in contention.

Simon Adingra, 24, is the only confirmed absentee, with the winger sidelined by an ankle injury.

However, Le Bris admits his players are at different stages of match fitness following the summer schedule, meaning some late decisions will be made.

Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Robin Roefs; Nordi Mukiele, Luke O’Nien, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava; Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka; Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo; Brian Brobbey

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· Sydney Morning Herald