Malayalam Movie Mania: Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films of All Time and What’s Buzzing Now!

Published on: February 29, 2024

If you have asked which hero has ruled the box office as of today in Malayalam Movie Mania: Top 10, Malayalam’s own Dr Blog has the answer. I had done a similar post with the top 10 Malayalam movies, so I will expand that list to the top 10 Malayalam movies as per the data available right now. Please note, that new films are released every week, so the list keeps changing. One month from now, this list may vary. I will also give the latest updates on whether the movie cracked which records, whether it was a blockbuster etc.

1. 2018 Movie (180 Cr)

Reigning Supreme: “Pulimurugan” still holds the record as the highest-grossing Malayalam movie ever. It’s packed with action and excitement, making it a favorite among audiences.
Beyond the Box Office: What is interesting about this film is that when you factor in the seven-day holidays at that time, the film only took roughly four days to film! Shooting in 3-D made everything easier in production terms? Although no news about the film itself has appeared lately, its success has generated an interesting side note about the growing popularity of “big” action Mollywood (Malayalam cinema, get it?) films.

2. Pulimurugan (139.50 Cr)

A Legacy Endures: With the film topping the list with highest highest-paid actor, the film has achieved significance in history. Which means that the film has had a great influence on the industry.
What’s Next for the Director? This movie makes history by being number one in highest paid actors and is significant because the movie had a big effect on history and the movie industry.

3. Lucifer (127.50 Cr):

Sequel Whispers: This film is so much of a hit that there is already talk of a possible sequel.
Mohanlal’s Star Power: Mohanlal, the film’s lead actor, is also continuing to shine bright. After all, there are a few more projects that he has in store for his fans, so you will not miss him on screen.

4. BheeshmaParvam (88.20 Cr):

Action Hero Rises: The film was released in 2022 and the keyword to understand why this movie was a success is action! It had live-action moves and amazing talent acting in the movie.
Director’s Next Chapter: With her appealing style of storytelling director Amal Neerad is currently on his next project but fans do not know what is coming next. Could be worth the wait.

5. Neru (85.60 Cr):

Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success: The 2023 picture movie about a person’s life earns praise because it has a historical depiction of 2023. The picture that bears the criticism would be the first one while the other one becomes very partly enthusiastic.
Content is King: The success of the film is a testament to the growing audience towards content-oriented films in the Malayalam movie industry which shows the scope of the industry growing and evolving.

6. RDX (84.75 Cr):

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Fresh Faces, Big Impact: Released only in August of this year, this impressive act film – stars two very talented actors, Antony Varghese, and Neeraj Madhav, alongside Shane Nigam.

7. KannurSquad (82 Cr):

A Hit with the Youth: This action movie is in demand if you like fast, action-packed movies. This was released in 2023 and children loved it.

8. Kurup (78 Cr):

Box Office Success with Controversy: Although “Kurup” has been a commercial hit, controversies about its propriety and historicity have been found out in the open which has set off a series of discussions and debates if it is right or wrong.
Dulquer Salmaan: Fan Favorite: Dulquer Salmaan, the film’s leading actor, claims to be pretty tame in reality as far as movie stars go. Dulquer Salmaan has quite a following among cinephiles of all ages even though he has only done a handful of films. Dulquer Salmaan was a good choice to play Charlie because he has a very familiar face, he can mold his acting to play any type of character, and he has very realistic acting skills.

9. Premam (73 Cr):

A Timeless Classic: Directed by Greg Berlanti, with the screenplay written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, Love, Simon is a mixed genre of comedy and drama film that was released in the United States on March 16th, 2018. This movie is nothing short of one of the best coming-of-age romantic comedies that touched the hearts of thousands. Love, Simon is a sweet movie about young people falling in love and making mistakes. This movie takes you through many obstacles that high school students might go through.
Director’s Upcoming Project: Director Alphonse Puthren is a director I love, and I can’t wait to see what he thinks of next.

10. Premalu (70+ Cr):

Limited information is available about recent news or trends related to “Premium.” But, the film’s success indicates the enduring appeal of romantic comedies among Malayalam film audiences.