Five Gripping Malayalam Crime Thriller Movies That Set The Box Office On Fire

The movie was released on January 11, 2024, and within just 26 days, it managed to amass an impressive worldwide box office collection of Rs 40.05 crore. Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, this film has also become the highest-grossing solo film in Jayaram's career during its theatrical run. In addition to Jayaram and Mammootty, Abraham Ozler is part of the stellar cast, which includes Jagadish, Dileesh Pothan, Sai Kumar, Arjun Ashokan, Anoop Menon, Saiju Kurup, Senthil Krishna, Arya Salim, Anaswara Rajan, Adam Sabiq, and others in supporting roles. The director of photography is Theni Esewar, while Midhum Mukundan composed the songs and original score.

According to reports, the Mammootty-starrer has grossed over ₹70 crore worldwide in just 16 days. Previously, the film surpassed Mohanlal’s Drishyam on the list of highest-grossing Malayalam films. Additionally, in terms of weekend collections for an Indian film at the UK box office, Kannur Squad has outperformed Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan.

Suresh Gopi's thriller film 'Garudan' has become a box office success, earning over Rs 14 crores in just 17 days. Directed by Arun Varma in his debut and written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, 'Garudan' follows an investigation led by DCP Harish Madhav, an honest Kerala Police officer played by Suresh Gopi, focusing on college professor Nishanth Kumar. The film's immersive experience is enhanced by Jakes Bejoy's musical scores, Ajay David Kachappilly's cinematography, and Sreejith Sarang's editing.

The crime thriller directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, released in January 2020, featuring Kunchacko Boban as Anwar Hussain, a criminologist aiding the police in solving a series of city-shaking murders. The film delves into the dark world of crime and investigation, with a gripping plot that keeps viewers on edge. Garnering critical acclaim for its tight screenplay, direction, and Boban's performance, 'Anjaam Pathira' became a significant box office success, grossing over ₹50 crore worldwide and ranking among the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2020, highlighting the audience's enthusiasm for well-crafted crime thrillers.

Mohanlal played a lead role in the movie directed by B. Unnikrishnan and produced by UTV Motion Pictures. The film was lauded by both audiences and critics for its compelling storyline, well-crafted screenplay, and Mohanlal's outstanding performance. It uniquely intertwined the strategic elements of chess with the tension of a crime drama, offering a sophisticated approach to mystery-solving. This distinctive narrative and its intense suspense made the movie a box office success, resonating deeply with viewers and leaving a significant impact.