From 'Turbo' to 'Drishyam': Malayalam Films With The Highest Worldwide Box Office Earnings

Mammootty-Vysakh collaboration's third venture, the Malayalam action-comedy drama 'Turbo,' released on May 23, has been a hit among audiences. Featuring Kannada actor-director Raj B Shetty in the antagonist role, 'Turbo' earned approximately Rs 14 crore within its first three days, showcasing its strong performance and popularity. The film's total Kerala box office collection reached Rs 13.95 crore in just four days, further solidifying its success among viewers. According to the latest updates, the movie has collected Rs 50 crore worldwide, securing the spot as the ninth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024 globally.

Directed by: Vysakh
Release Year: 2024
Cast: Mammootty,Raj B Shetty, Sunil, Sabareesh Varma and Anjana Jayaprakash.
Total Box Office Collection: Rs 50 Crore(In Just 7 Days)

National Award-winning director Blessy’s latest Malayalam film, 'Aadujeevitham' (released in other languages as 'The Goat Life'), had a strong opening week. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film made ₹100 crore worldwide in eight days. It also features Amala Paul, KR Gokul, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and Arab actors Talib al Balushi and Rik Aby. Based on Benyamin's novel, 'Aadujeevitham' tells the true story of Najeeb, a man from Kerala who migrates to the Gulf in the 90s seeking a better life. However, upon arrival, he is forced into a life of goatherding against his will, enduring harsh conditions and isolation. His struggle to survive and his yearning to escape and return home form the crux of this gripping narrative.


Directed by: Blessy
Release Year: 2024
Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran,Amala Paul,  KR Gokul and Jimmy Jean-Louis
Total Global Box Office Collection: 100 Crore (8 Days)

Directed by Chidambaram, 'Manjummel Boys' has claimed the title of the fastest Malayalam film to reach the Rs 100 crore milestone. However, it's noteworthy that in 2018, another film achieved this feat in just 10 days, according to reports. The storyline of 'Manjummel Boys' centers on a group of adventurous boys who defy rules to explore a cave for excitement. Notably, the film features Malayalam star Soubin Sahir in a production and acting role, alongside Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathy, and Jean Paul Lal.

Directed by:  Chidambaram
Release Year: 2024
Cast: Soubin Shahir Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathy, and Jean Paul Lal.
Total Global Box Office Collection: 100 Crore (12 Days)

Released in theaters on February 9,  the romantic comedy has amassed Rs 12.6 crore within its inaugural week. Helmed and scripted by Girish AD, the movie features Naslen K, Gafoor, and Mamitha Baiju in pivotal roles. Noteworthy is the backing from acclaimed figures such as Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran in its production. Reports indicate that 'Premalu' has joined the esteemed ranks as the fifth Malayalam film to enter the 100 crore club.

Directed by: Girish AD
Release Year: 2024
Cast: Naslen K, Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju
Total Global Box Office Collection:  Rs. 65 crore(18 Days)

Kannur Squad is an investigative crime thriller drama featuring Mammootty in the lead role. Directed by debutant Roby Varghese Raj, the script for the movie written by Muhammed Shafi anda actor Rony David. Based on real incidents, the movie received a highly positive response from audiences. The film's dedication to portraying actual events adds an extra layer of authenticity and depth to the narrative. Audiences were not only entertained but also deeply moved by the film's powerful connection to real-life experiences. According to reports, the movie surpasses the box office collection of Mohanlal's Drishyam and earned over Rs 65 crores worldwide in just three weeks. The movie will start streaming on the OTT platform Disney+Hotstar on November 14, 2023.


Directed by:  Roby Varghese Raj
Release Year: 2023
Cast: Mammootty, Rony David, Shabareesh Varma, Azees Nedumangad, Kishore and Vijayaraghavan.
Total Global BO Collection: 65 Cr (11 Days)

This action-thriller film, directed by debutant Nahas Hidayth, shattered box office records and became a blockbuster hit at the domestic and global box-office. If reports are to be believed, the film earned 60 crores from the World wide box in just 10 days. With its perfect cinematic elemants, gripping storyline and stellar performances by Shane Nigam, Neeraj Madhav and Antony Varghese 'RDX' is a must-watch for all action-movie lovers.

Directed by: Nahas Hidayth
Release Year: 2023
Cast: Shane Nigam, Neeraj Madhav and Antony Varghese
Total Global BO Collection: 60 Crore

Mohanlal's 'Pulimurugan' became the first Malayalam movie that entered into 100 crores club. Released in theaters in 2016, the film had collected  Rs 137.35 crore globally. Directed by Vyshak, Pulimuragan is an adventure action drama that featured Mohanlal in the lead role. Apart from Mohanlal 'Pulimurugan' also features Kamalini Mukherjee, Namith, Telugu actor Jagapati Babu, Bala, Lal, Vinu Mohan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Siddique and others.

Directed by: Vyshak
Release Year: 2016
Cast: Mohanlal, Kamalini Mukherjee and Jagapati Babu.
Total Global BO Collection:60 Crore

Helmed by Jude Anthony Joseph '2018 ' broke the global box-office records for several big star Malayalam movies like Pulimurugan, Beeshmaparvam, Lucifer, and Kurup. Based on the '2018 Kerala floods' it depicts the remarkable tale of survival as individuals from diverse backgrounds united to endure the calamitous event. Featuring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Lal, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Indrans, and more, the film received good responses from the audience both inside and outside India.


Directed by: Jude Anthony Joseph
Release Year: 2023
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali and Indrans
Total Global BO Collection: 175. 5 crore
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According to reports, the film earned Rs 125 crores at the Worldwide box office after its big release. Mohanlal who was seen in a titular role in the movie, marked the directorial venture of Actor-producer Prithviraj Sukumaran. Apart from Mohanlal, Lucifer also features Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Kalabhavan Shajon, Sai Kumar, and Fazil among others. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi played an antagonist role in the movie. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner Aashirvad Cinemas 'Lucifer' hit the theaters on 28 March 2019.


Directed by: Prithviraj Sukumaran
Release Year: 2019
Cast: Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas and Vivek Oberoi.
Total Global BO Collection: 125. 1 crore

Released in theaters in 2022, the film crossed  Rs 50 crores at the  World wide box-office after 6 days of its big release. Directed by Amal Neerad, 'Bheeshma Parvam' is an action thriller drama featured Megastar Mammootty in the lead role. He impressed the audience attention with his stellar performance and swag look in the movie. Along with Mammootty the film also has an ensemble cast of Nadiya Moidu, Farhaan Faasil, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Shine Tom Chacko, KPAC Lalitha and among others.


Directed by: Amal Neerad
Release Year: 2022
Cast: Mammootty, KPAC Lalitha, Nadiya Moidu, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi and Shine Tom Chacko
Total Global BO Collection: 87.6 crore

According to the reports Kurup bagged nearly Rs. 4 crore from the box office on first day itself. This is the biggest opening day collection for Dulquer Salmaan films. Directed by Srinath Rajendran and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the hit movie turned out to be a huge commercial success. In addition to Kerala, it was also a big success in the Gulf Countries. The film, which was released in May, brought in a total of Rs 38.25 crore. It also noticed that the film surpassed the global box office collection of Mohanlal's Drishyam and Nivin Pauly's romantic drama 'Premam'.


Directed by: Srinath Rajendran
Release Year: 2022
Cast:  Dulquer Salmaan , Tovino Thomas, Sobhita Dhulipala and Indrajith Sukumaran
Total Global BO Collection:  81 Crore

Premam, is one of the blockbuster hit movies ever made in Malayalam cinema. The film hit the theaters and earned more than Rs 38 crore after completing 50 days from Kerala. Directed by Alphonse Puthran,
Premam starred Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi in the significant roles, which reportedly grossed Rs 60 crore worldwide.


Directed by: Alphonse Puthren
Release Year: 2015
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Sai Pallavi, Madonna Sebastian, Anupama Parameswaran, Shabareesh Varma, Krishna Sankar and Siju Wilson
Total Global BO Collection: 73.1Crore

The comedy drama 'Romancham' is another blockbuster hit movie, which earned Rs 69.5 crore at the World wide box-office. Released in theaters in February 2023 and entered to the 50 crore club in 23 days. Romancham was made with a budget of about ₹2 crores. The movie initially didn’t draw crowds to the theaters due to a lack of star cast. Later it broke the box office collection and entered to 100 crore club.


Directed by: Jithu Madhavan
Release Year: 2023
Cast: Arjun Ashokan, Soubin Shahir, Sajin Gopu, Siu Sunny and Chemban Vinod Jose.
Total Global BO Collection: 69.5Crore

Reportedly, 'Kayamkulam Kochunni' has fetched Rs 9.54 crore on its very first day of its release worldwide. It was the first Malayalam movie that achieved a big number on its opening day. The reports revealed that the movie has overtaken other top openers including Pulimurugan and Drishyam.


Directed by: Rosshan Andrrews
Release Year: 2018
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mohanlal, Priya Anand and Sunny Wayne
Total Global BO Collection: 68 Crore

Drishyam was the first Malayalam film to collect ₹50 crore at the box office. The film was written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and had Mohanlal in the lead. It narrates the story of Georgekutty and his happy family. While they live peacefully things take a turn for the worse when his family commits an accidental crime and he sets out to protect his family and their secret.Talking about its box-office performance, it was an all time huge hit movie in the Malayalam cinema, which earned Rs62 crore from the World wide box-office.


Directed by: Jeethu Joseph
Release Year: 2013
Cast: Mohanlal, Meena, Esther Anil and Asha Sharath
Total Global BO Collection: 62 Crore