Malayalam film industry has been one of the largest film industries of India. This film industry has contributed many amazing films to the Indian cinema and is very popular in the whole country. There are many amazing Malayali films which have influenced a large number of cinema fans. This film industry is a very established film industry and also many Bollywood films are inspired by some great Malayali films. Today let’s check out some of the Mollywood highest grossing movies.
1. Pulimurugan
Pulimurugan is a Malayali film directed by Vysakh which features Mohanlal in a major role. This film is the first superhero film in Malayalam language and it received a great response from the cinema fans. This film involves elements of action, drama, and thrill and was immensely loved by the fans. It received great reviews from the audiences and the critics and so it also went on to be the highest grossing Malayali film ever. This film collected Rs 130 crores worldwide.
2. Drishyam
Drishyam is a Malayali film directed by Jeethu Joseph which features Meena and Mohanlal in the major roles. This film is based on Georgekutty and his family who come under investigation when Varun Prabhakar, who is the son of Inspector general of police goes missing. The plot of the film was very well developed and the film received a great response from the audiences and the critics. This film collected Rs 68 crores worldwide.
3. Oppam
Oppam is a Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan which features Mohanlal Samuthirakani, Anusree, Vimala Raman, Nedumudi Venu and Baby Meenakshi in the lead roles. This film is based on a retired judge who faces difficulty to protect his daughter from a convict he had imprisoned. The film involves elements of the crime, thrill, action, and drama and was really loved by cinema fans. This film also went on to be one of the highest grossing Mollywood films and was the first Malayali film to make it into 50 cr club. This film collected Rs 61 crores worldwide.
4. Premam
Premam is a Malayalam language film directed by Alphonse Puthren which features stars like Nivin Pauly, Madonna Sebastian, Sai Pallavi and Anupama Parameswaran in the major roles. This film involves elements of romance and drama and was immensely loved by the cinema fans. This film turned out to be a commercial success and went on to be one of the highest grossing Mollywood films. This film collected Rs 60 crores at the worldwide box office.
5. Two Countries
Two countries is a Malayalam film directed by Shafi which features Mamta Mohandas and Dileep in the major roles. This film is based on a guy named Ullas who can cheat anybody for money but his life changes when he decides to tie the knot with an Indian woman who was settled in Canada. The film received a great response from the audiences and the critics and went on to be a commercial. This film also turned out to be one of the highest grossing Malayali films. This film collected Rs 55 crores at the worldwide box office.
6. The Great Father
The Great Father is a Malayali film directed by Haneef Adeni which features Mammootty in the major role. The film revolves around Sarah who along with her husband tries to locate the rapist of her 10-year-old daughter. The film involves elements of crime, drama, thrill, and emotions and was immensely loved by cinema fans. This film received a great response from the audiences and the critics and also went on to be one of the highest grossing Malayali films. This film collected Rs 53 crores worldwide.
7. Ennu Ninte Moideen
Ennu Ninte Moideen is a Malayali film directed by R. S. Vimal which features Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy in the major roles. The film is based on the real story of B.P Moideen and Kanchanamala which highlights a Hindu Muslim love story. The film was immensely loved by the cinema fans and both Prithviraj and Parvathi gained immense appreciation for their brilliant on-screen presence. This film went on to be a commercial success and is also one of the highest grossing Malayali films. This film collected Rs 45 crores worldwide.
8. Munthirivallikal Thalirkumbol
Munthirivallikal Thalirkumbol is a Malayali film directed by Jibu Jacob which features Mohanlal and Meena in the major roles. This film is based on a man who goes through a midlife crisis but then later he rediscovers himself and overcomes many problems in his routine life. The plot of the film was truly loved by the cinema fans and received immense praise. This film received an overall positive response from the audiences and the critics and also went on to be one of the highest grossing Malayali films. This film collected Rs 35 crores worldwide.
9. Bangalore Days
Bangalore Days is a Malayali film directed by Anjali Menon which features stars like Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nazim, Dulquer Salman, Fahadh Faasil, Isha Talwar, Parvathy and Nithya Menon in the major roles. The film is based on three cousins who move from Kerala to Bangalore. This film is about family relations and was very well received by cinema fans. This film involves elements of romance, drama, and emotions and received a positive response from the audiences and critics. This film went on to be a commercial success and is also one of the highest grossing Malayali films. This film collected Rs 45 crores worldwide.
10. Ezra
Ezra is a Malayali film directed by Jay K which features Prithviraj Sukumaran in the major role. The film revolves around Ranjan and Priya who experience paranormal activities after they buy an antique box from a dealer. This film involves elements of horror, drama, thrill, and mystery and was truly loved by the cinema fans. This film received a great response from the audiences and the critics and went on to be one of the highest grossing Malayali films. This film collected Rs 50 crores at the box office.
