Onam 2026 showdown: Why Prithviraj, Dulquer Salmaan and Nivin Pauly can’t afford to lose
The 2026 Onam season is set to witness a highly anticipated showdown between three prominent Malayalam actors: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, and Nivin Pauly. These three stars are releasing their respective films—Khalifa, I'm Game, and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit—during the Onam holidays, which have traditionally been a major period for box office competition.
This year's clash is particularly significant, as the trio have been struggling to find success in Malayalam cinema, making a win in this season particularly crucial for each of them.
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