Malayalam Cinema is a celebrated segment of indian cinema that thrives in the vibrant state of Kerala and is also considered as Mollywood. It is mostly renowned for its rich storytelling and powerful performances in the Malayalam language.
Meanwhile, over the years Mollywood industry has produced numerous box office blockbuster hits that have left an indelible mark on India as well as abroad. This comprehensive guide from the National Film Awards showcases the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movies all time worldwide, based on conservative global box office estimates.
Whether you are a film enthusiast or a curious lover of regional cinema, this Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movies in Kerala list offers a cinematic glimpse into the cinematic gems of Malayalam Cinema.
List of Highest-Grossing Malayalam Films
Here is the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam movies of all time. So, film lovers, explore this list and read the detailed info about your favorite movies.
| Rank | Title | Worldwide Gross | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2: Empuraan | ₹250 crore | 2025 |
| 2 | Manjummel Boys | ₹242 crore | 2024 |
| 3 | 2018 | ₹177 crore | 2023 |
| 4 | The Goat Life | ₹158.50 crore | 2024 |
| 5 | Aavesham | ₹156 crore | 2024 |
| 6 | Pulimurugan | ₹137.50–₹152 crore | 2016 |
| 7 | Premalu | ₹136.25 crore | 2024 |
| 8 | Lucifer | ₹125.50–₹127 crore | 2019 |
| 9 | Marco | ₹115 crore | 2024 |
| 10 | ARM | ₹106.75 crore | 2024 |
1. L2: Empuraan – ₹250 crore (2025)
- Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Producer: Antony Perumbavoor, A Subaskaran, Gokulam Gopalan, Subaskaran Allirajah
- Cast: Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran
- Release Date: 27 March 2025
- Running Time: 178 Minutes
L2: Empuraan (L2: E.M.P.U.R.A.A.N – Lucifer 2) is an action thriller film directed by Prthiviraj Sukumaran and written by Marali Gopy. The film was produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Subaskaran Allirajah, and Gokulam Gopalan through Aashirvad Cinemas, Lyca Productions, and Sree Gokulam Movies.
The film follows the storyline of the 2002 Gujarat riots. The film stars Mohanlal with an ensemble cast that includes Prithiviraj Sukumaran, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, and others.
2. Manjummel Boys – ₹242 crore (2024)
- Director: Chidambaram
- Producer: Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, Shawn Antony
- Cast: Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Deepak Parambol, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid, Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, Vishnu Reghu
- Release Date: 22 February 2024
- Duration: 135 Minutes
Manjummel Boys is a survival thriller film directed and written by Chidambaram. The film is produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir, and Shawn Antony with Parava Films production.
The film is based on the story of a 2006 Guna Caves Rescue. The film has a running time of 135 minutes and was released on 22 February 2024.
Awards Received:
KinoBravo Film Festival, Russia 2024: Best Music
3. 2018 – ₹177 crore (2023)
- Director: Jude Anthany Joseph
- Producer: Venu Kunnappilly, C. K. Padma Kumar, Anto Joseph
- Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain, Lal
- Release Date: 5 May 2023
- Duration: 148 Minutes
2018 is a Malayalam-language disaster film based on the story of the 2018 Kerala Floods, and is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and produced by Venu Kunnappilly, C.K. Padmakumar, and Anto Joseph under Kavya Film Company and PK Prime Prime Production.
The film stars some of the great celebrities, including Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain, Tanvi Ram, Aparna Balamurali, and Lal. The film was released on 5 May 2023 with a running time of 148 minutes.
Awards Received:
69th Filmfare Awards South Best Film- 2024: Malayalam
4. The Goat Life – ₹158.50 crore (2024)
- Director: Blessy
- Producer: Visual Romance
- Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Amala Paul, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Shobha Mohan, K. R. Gokul
- Release Date: 28 March 2024
- Duration: 173 Minutes
The Goat Life is a survival drama film directed, written, and produced by Blessy. The film is based on the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant laborer in the Persian Gulf.
The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Jimmy Jean-Louis and K. R. Gokul, Talib Al Balushi, Rik Aby, Amala Paul, and Shobha Mohan. The film was released on 28 March 2024 with a running time of 173 minutes.
Awards Received:
2024 Kerala State Film Awards – Best Film
5. Aavesham – ₹156 crore (2024)
- Director: Jithu Madhavan
- Producer: Nazriya Nazim, Anwar Rasheed, Fahadh Faasil
- Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, Roshan Shanavas, Sajin Gopu
- Release Date: 11 April 2024
- Duration: 159 Minutes
Aavesham is a gangster action comedy thriller film written and directed by Jithu Madhavan. It is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim, and Anwar Rasheed.
The film stars Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, Roshan Shanavas, and Sajin Gopu. The story of the film follows three youngsters in Bengaluru who befriend a local gangster to help them take revenge on their college bully.
6. Pulimurugan – ₹144 crore (2016)
- Director: Vysakh
- Producer: Tomichan Mulakuppadam
- Cast: Mohanlal, Jagapathi Babu, Kamalini Mukherjee
- Release Date: 7 October 2016
- Duration: 159 Minutes
Pulimurugan is an epic action thriller film directed by Vysakh and produced by Tomichan Mulakuppadam by Mulakuppadam Films. The film revolves around a skilled guardian villager, Murugan in Puliyoor, who faced the threats of deadly tiger attacks, where he met Daddy Girija, an illegal drug dealer who exploits his innocence.
The film stars Mohanlal in a lead role along with other popular casts including Jagapati Babu, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Lal, Vinu Mohan, Kishore, Bala, Noby Marcose, Siddique, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nandhu, M. R. Gopakumar, Sudheer Karamana, Hareesh Peradi, Makarand Deshpande, and Namitha.
Awards Received:
- 2017 Asianet Film Awards – Popular Movie of the Year
- 2016 Asiavision Awards – Popular Movie
- 2017 Filmfare Awards South – Best Film
- 2017 South Indian International Movie Awards – Best Film
- 2017 Vanith Film Awards – Most Popular Film
7. Premalu – ₹136.25 crore (2024)
- Director: Girish A.D.
- Producer: Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran
- Cast: Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju
- Release Date: 9 February 2024
- Duration: 156 Minutes
Premalu, a romantic comedy Malayalam film, is directed by Girish A.D. and produced by Bhavana Studios, Fahadh Faasil and Friends, and Working Class Hero.
The film stars Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju, along with Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Mathew Thomas, and Althaf Salim.
The movie follows the story of Sachin Santhosh, a Kerala graduate planning to move to the UK, but instead goes to Hyderabad for a GATE course, where he falls in love with IT professional Reenu Roy.
8. Lucifer – ₹125-127 crore (2019)
- Director: Prithiviraj Sukumaran
- Producer: Antony Preumbavoor
- Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj, Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran
- Release Date: 28 March 2019
- Duration: 174 minutes
Lucifer is a thriller film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and produced by Antony Perumbavoor. The Film stars Mohanlal, Prithviraj, Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier, along with Tovino Thomas and Indrajith Sukumaran.
The film was released on 28 March 2019 with a duration of 174 minutes. The film follows the story of a corrupt political empire in Kerala that unravels after the chief minister’s death, exposing a dark nexus of drugs, power, and global crime led by the mysterious Qureshi Abram.
As betrayals unfold, a feared outcast named Stephen rises to challenge the system.
Awards Received by Lucifer
2024 SIIMA Awards- Best Film
9. Marco – ₹115 crore (2024)
- Director: Haneef Adeni
- Producer: Shareef Muhammed
- Cast: Unni Mukundan, Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan, Anson Paul, Ishaan Shoukath, and Yukti Thareja
- Release Date: 20 December 2024
- Duration: 145 Minutes
The neo-noir action thriller film Marco is written and directed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Shareef Muhammed.
The film stars Unni Mukundan in the titular role, alongside Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan, Anson Paul, Ishaan Shoukath, and Yukti Thareja in supporting roles.
The film follows Marco, a ruthless criminal and the adopted son of the Adattu family, who goes on a bloody rampage after the brutal death of his blind foster brother Victor.
10. ARM – ₹106.75 crore (2024)
- Director: Jithin Lal
- Producer: Listin Stephen & Zachariah Thomas
- Cast: Tovino Thomas, Krithi Shetty, Basil Joseph, Aishwarya Rajesh, Surabhi Lakshmi
- Release Date: 12 September 2024
- Duration: 142 minutes
A.R.M. (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) is an action-adventure Malayalam language film directed by Jithin Lal and produced by Listin Stephen & Zachariah Thomas.
The film stars Tovino Thomas in triple roles along with Krithi Shetty, Basil Joseph, Aishwarya Rajesh, Surabhi Lakshmi, Roshni, Shivajith, Harish Uthaman, Kabir Duhan Singh, and others.
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