Top 10 Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2024 : There is no denying that Malayalam filmmakers have an ability to spin stories and acting, which has pleased the natives and the audiences all over the world. As of the year 2024, the industry has managed to collect multiple blockbusters, which signifies the vastness and the variety of its storylines. In this, we shall see the Top 10 Malayalam movies released this year that grossed the highest revenue in the box office.
Summary Table: Top 10 Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2024
| Rank | Movie Name | Box Office Collection | IMDb Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucifer | ₹175 Crores | 7.5 |
| 2 | Pulimurugan | ₹152 Crores | 7.0 |
| 3 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | ₹100 Crores | 7.0 |
| 4 | Drishyam 2 | ₹100 Crores | 8.4 |
| 5 | Drishyam | ₹75 Crores | 8.3 |
| 6 | Premam | ₹60 Crores | 8.3 |
| 7 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | ₹60 Crores | 8.0 |
| 8 | Bangalore Days | ₹50 Crores | 8.3 |
| 9 | Keralavarma Pazhassi Raja | ₹50 Crores | 7.7 |
| 10 | Uyare | ₹35 Crores | 8.2 |
10. Uyare (2019)
- Box Office Collection: ₹35 Crores
- IMDb Score: 8.2
- Director: Manu Ashokan
- Cast: Parvathy Thiruvothu, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas
Uyare is about an acid attack survivor who goes to great lengths to achieve her goal of being a pilot. Parvathy Thiruvothu shows great poise and strength through her performance, and her character spoke deeply with audiences. The theme of the film – that of empowerment and fighting against difficulties – was well received, hence why the film performed very well at the box office.
9. Keralavarma Pazhassi Raja (2009)
- Box Office Collection: ₹50 Crores
- IMDb Score: 7.7
- Director: Hariharan
- Cast: Mammootty, Manoj K. Jayan, Sarath Kumar
Pazhassi Raja Movie is a Historical epic which draws inspiration from the life of the king Pazhassi Raja and gives an idea about the culture of kerala. Mammootty as Pazhassi Raja, is convincing and heartwarming, a vivid characterization of a man who waged a war with the British. The film is appreciated for its scale, beautiful cinematography, and an interesting story line that entertains the audiences.
8. Bangalore Days (2014)
- Box Office Collection: ₹50 Crores
- IMDb Score: 8.3
- Director: Anjali Menon
- Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Nazriya Nazim, Nivin Pauly
Set in the city of Bangalore, Bangalore Days is a sweet coming of age story focussing on three cousins and their adventures in love and friendship. All of us can relate to the characters, the music is peppy and feels very true to the urban life. It had an interesting script and beautiful actors which made it a thundering success and continues to be loved by many.
7. Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)
- Box Office Collection: ₹60 Crores
- IMDb Score: 8.0
- Director: R. S. Vimal
- Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu
This heart-wrenching tale of love which is rooted in history explores the relationship between Moideen and Kanchanamala who however has to face challenges. The film captures the themes of love and separation flawlessly and thanks to the lead actors, this is so possible. It was helped along by a touching story with some beautiful music.
6. Premam (2015)
- Box Office Collection: ₹60 Crores
- IMDb Score: 8.3
- Director: Alphonse Puthren
- Cast: Nivin Pauly, Sai Pallavi, Madonna Sebastian
Premam is a coming-of-age love story that deals with love and pain that the central character goes through in the course of her life. The film which has a very relatable and reminiscence inducing plot along with a great background score turned out to be a cult film. Nivin Pauly’s performance and the attractive story line retained great attention from the audience, earning its millions in revenues.
5. Drishyam (2013)
- Box Office Collection: ₹75 Crores
- IMDb Score: 8.3
- Director: Jeethu Joseph
- Cast: Mohanlal, Meena, Kalabhavan Shajohn
The original Drishyam is a pacy thriller that focuses on Georgekutty, an ordinary man who takes extreme measures to safeguard his family when they get involved in a crime. The film’s intricate narration intertwined with Mohanlal’s acting skills helped in making it one of the greatest masterpieces and establishing a yardstick for thrillers in Indian films.
4. Drishyam 2 (2021)
- Box Office Collection: ₹100 Crores
- IMDb Score: 8.4
- Director: Jeethu Joseph
- Cast: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan
The film which follows Drishyam, carries on the tale of Georgekutty, his family and their past deeds and their aftermath. Predictably, Drishyam 2 had its suspenseful twists and a high-level of storytelling to enthrall the viewers, making it even better, if that is possible, than the first installment in Malayalam cinema which will be historical.
3. Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018)
- Box Office Collection: ₹100 Crores
- IMDb Score: 7.0
- Director: Rosshan Andrrews
- Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mohanlal, Priya Anand
Based on the famous legend of Kerala, this movie is a biographical film on the life and times of renowned bandit Kayamkulam Kochunni, with Nivin Pauly playing the titular role. The dazzling performance of Nivin Pauly as Kochunni in addition to the thrilling action and drama plots of the movie, has made it a huge success, enriching the Malayalam film industry appreciably.
2. Pulimurugan (2016)
- Box Office Collection: ₹152 Crores
- IMDb Score: 7.0
- Director: Vysakh
- Cast: Mohanlal, Kamalini Mukherjee, Jagapati Babu
Pulimurugan is based on the life of a death-defying hunter who defends his village against wild animals. Although the film was received with mixed reviews, it created history by becoming the first film in Malayalam cinema to earn over ₹100 crores at the box office truely sensational. Thanks to its spine-chilling action sequences and the believable acting of Mohanlal, the film was always bound to be a hit.
1. Lucifer (2019)
- Box Office Collection: ₹175 Crores
- IMDb Score: 7.5
- Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Cast: Mohanlal, Vivek Oberoi, Manju Warrier
Lucifer is a political action thriller drama in which the character of Stephen Nedumpally comes into focus during an internal crisis of the ruling party. The film has all the elements and spices for an action flick, there is a twist in the mid of the film and lot of political drama which keeps the audience at the edge. With a brilliant plot and an ensemble cast, it featured highest box office collection for any Malayalam film.