Last updated: 8 May 2026

Malayalam · Action, Thriller
2h 7m · 1 May 2007
DOP: Saloo George | Writer: T A Shahid
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Khaki is a Malayalam action-drama centered around the life of a dedicated police officer played by Prithviraj Sukumaran. The narrative explores themes of justice, corruption, and personal sacrifice as the protagonist navigates complex moral dilemmas while combating crime in his jurisdiction. The story unfolds with a mix of intense action sequences and emotional moments, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in a society riddled with corruption.
Khaki delivers a gripping storyline that effectively combines action and drama, anchored by a strong central performance. The screenplay maintains a steady pace, with the first half setting up the characters and conflict efficiently, while the second half escalates the tension with well-executed action scenes and emotional depth.
The film's pacing is generally balanced, though some sequences in the second half tend to drag slightly, affecting the overall momentum. The narrative structure supports the thematic elements well, but certain subplots could have been trimmed for tighter storytelling.
Musically, the film lacks a notable soundtrack as there is no credited music director, and the songs do not stand out. However, the background score complements the mood of the film, enhancing the suspense and dramatic moments without overpowering the scenes.
Cinematography by Saloo George captures the gritty atmosphere of the story effectively, with well-composed shots that add to the film's immersive quality. Overall, Khaki is a solid police drama with commendable technical aspects but falls short in musical appeal.
Prithviraj Sukumaran: Strong and convincing portrayal of a principled police officer, bringing intensity and emotional depth to the role.
Mukesh: Provides solid support with a restrained and effective performance.
Meera Vasudevan: Delivers a competent performance, though her role is limited in scope.
Chandra Lakshman: Adequate in her role, adding to the narrative without significant impact.
Jagathy Sreekumar: Offers comic relief with his usual flair, balancing the film's serious tone.
Nedumudi Venu: Brings gravitas and experience to his supporting role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Bipin Prabhakar directs with a clear vision for a gritty police drama, focusing on realism and emotional stakes. The writing supports the narrative well, though it occasionally falters in pacing and subplot development.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 20% |
The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Prithviraj's performance and the action sequences but noted the lack of strong musical elements and some pacing issues. The realistic portrayal of police work and moral conflicts was appreciated, though some felt the narrative could have been tighter.
Final Box-Office Result
Khaki released on 1 May 2007 (2007).
Khaki is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Khaki is available on JioHotstar, YouTube, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Khaki directed by Bipin Prabhakar. Produced by Valiyaveettil Siraj.
Khaki stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mukesh, Meera Vasudevan, Chandra Lakshman, Jagathy Sreekumar.
Tollybo rates Khaki 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Khaki — Genre: Action, Thriller, Runtime: 127 minutes, Language: Malayalam.