Having made a mark across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema, Neil now adds Malayalam cinema to his repertoire, signalling an exciting new chapter in his career. The announcement was made official today as the makers of Khalifa welcomed the actor into the Malayalam film industry.
Neil shared the news with his fans on social media, writing: “Going for Gold!!! ✨⭐️💫 Proud to announce my first film in the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA.”
Co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film received a warm welcome from the Malayalam star, who shared a birthday message for Neil on Instagram: “Happy birthday, Neil Nitin Mukesh! Welcome to the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA.”
Directed by Vysakh and written by Jinu V Abraham, Khalifa is a large-scale revenge thriller packed with high-octane action and edge-of-the-seat chase sequences, recently shot in the UK. With its ambitious scale and Neil Nitin Mukesh’s much-anticipated Malayalam debut, Khalifa is shaping up to be one of the biggest Onam 2026 releases.