Top 10 Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies Till 2022

Malayalam cinema, sometimes known as 'Mollywood,' is a South Indian film industry. The Mollywood industry was a slow-growing sector that had never been expected to reach the 50 crore threshold. In 2013, Mohanlal's Drishyam busted this myth by grossing more over 50 crores. Many films have now entered the 50 crore club, and many of them have done so in a relatively short period of time. In this article, we've rated the highest-grossing Malayalam films by year. To learn more, read the entire article.

Mohanlal is the most successful actor in Mollywood, having starred in five of the top ten highest-grossing Malayalam films.

1.Anjaam Pathiraa(2020):

Midhun Thomas served as the film's director. Kunchako Boban, Sharaf Udheen, Unnimaya Prasad Sheenath Bhas, Remya, and Jeenu Joseph star in this film.

The film was released on January 10, 2020, and it has a running time of 2 hours and 24 minutes. The film grossed a total of 50 crores at the box office. It's a thriller-drama film in which a criminologist, Anwar, assists a gang of police officers in their search for the killer. The killer had no face and killed his victims in a brutal manner.

2. Lucifer(2019): ( Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2019)

The film was directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. Mohanlal plays the leading role in the film. The film was released on March 28, 2019, and it has a running time of 2 hours 54 minutes. The film grossed a total of 200 crores at the box office. It is the second highest-grossing Malayalam film ever.

A politician's 'God' dies, and several politicians vie for his place. Only one name became the legitimate successor to the throne, despite many crooked politicians claiming it.

3. Kayamkulam Kochunni(2018):

Rosshan Andrews is the film's director. Nivin Pauly, Mohanlal, and Sunny Wayne are among the cast members.

The film was released on October 11th, 2018 and has a running time of 2 hours 32 minutes. It is the first Malayalam film to be made on a budget of 50 crores, and it is the second highest grossing Malayalam film to surpass the seemingly unthinkable milestone of 100 crores.

Since his childhood, Kayamkulam Kochunni has been mistreated by the wealthy. As he grows older, he decides to steal from the wealthy in order to feed the poor, and as a result, he becomes a hero for the oppressed.

4. Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol(2017):

The film is directed by Jibu Jacob. Mohanlal and Meena play the key roles in the film. The film was released on January 20, 2017 and has a running time of 2 hours and 34 minutes. The film grossed a total of 50 crores at the box office.

Ullahan chooses to pursue an extramarital affair after being bored with his married life. He quickly realises that he made a mistake by doing such a thing to his wife and children.

5. Pulimurugan (Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2016) :

Vysakh is the director of the film. Mohanlal, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Jagapati Babu, and Lal play the lead roles in the film. It was released on October 7, 2016, and it has a running time of 2 hours and 39 minutes. This firm has grossed a total of 152 crores at the box office. It is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, surpassing Lucifer and Drishyam.

Murugan, a clean and honest guy, uses his tools to rescue the lives of the residents of Puliyoor. However, Daddy (a drug dealer) unjustly accuses him, taking advantage of his innocence.

6. Premam (2015):

Alphonse Puritan is the director of the picture. Sai Pallavi, Nivin Pauly, Anupama, and Madonna Sebastian star in the film.

The film was released on May 29, 2015, and it has a running time of 2 hours and 37 minutes. The film grossed a total of 60 crores at the box office.

As George's first love turns out to be a disappointment, George's college lecturer, Malar, rekindles his love interest. George goes through different stages in his romantic life and discovers his true calling along the way.

7. Bangalore Days (2013):

Anjali Menon is the film's director. Nazriy Nazim, Nivin Pauly, Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Fassil, and others star in the film.

The film was released on May 30, 2014, and it lasts 2 hours and 52 minutes. This film grossed a total of 45 crores at the box office.

Three cousins, Divya, Kuttan, and Arjun, had a goal of living in Bangalore. Their goal has come true, but they are also confronted with life-changing obstacles as they settle into town.

8. Drishyam (2013):

Jeetu Joseph is the film's director. Mohanlal, Meena, and Ansiba Hassan were among the cast members. The film was released on December 19, 2013, and it has a running time of 2 hours and 44 minutes. This film grossed around 750 million dollars at the box office.

Georgekutty is married and lives happily with his family. When his family commits an unintentional crime, though, the tables are turned. As a result, he has no choice but to safeguard his family and their secrets.

9. Mayamohini (Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2012):

Jose Thomas is the director of the film. Dileep, Biju Menon, Lakshmi Rai, and others starred in the film. The film was released on April 7, 2012, and it has a running time of 2 hours and 52 minutes. This film grossed a total of 29 crores at the box office.

Balakrishnan's girlfriend had betrayed him. To impress his friends and family, he hires a female and claims to be in love with her. Balakrishnan was taken aback when he learned that Mayamohini, the female he hired, was a man.

10. Christian Brothers (2011):

Joshiy was the director of the film. Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Dileep, Sarath Kumar, Raai Laxmi, Kanika, Lakshmi Gopalswami, and Kavya Madhavan star in the film. The film was released on March 18, 2011, and it has a running time of 3 hours and 0 minutes.

The film grossed a total of 20 crores at the box office, which was a significant sum given the period in which it was released. The plot of the film is as follows: Christy is summoned to recover a minister's stolen daughter. He was able to save her, but regrettably became engaged in the kidnapper's murder.