Year Ender 2025: Top 10 Malayalam Highest Grossing Movies Of The Year

As per latest reports, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has scripted history by becoming the first Malayalam film to collect over ₹300 crore worldwide. Written by Santhy Balachandran and directed by Dominic Arun, the superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen has witnessed an impressive box-office run across India and overseas markets.

L2: Empuraan has scripted history at the worldwide box office by emerging as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, with an impressive global collection of ₹268 crore. Headlined by superstar Mohanlal, the film’s record-breaking run marks a landmark moment for Mollywood, reaffirming its growing scale and global reach.

Making a sensational impact at the box office, the Malayalam revenge drama crossed the ₹100 crore mark in only six days. Directed by Tharun and written by KR Sunil, the film is backed by M Renjith’s Rejaputhra Visual Media and features Mohanlal, Shobana, and Prakash Varma in the lead, winning audiences over with its intense and emotionally charged storytelling.

Starring Pranav Mohanlal, Dies Irae has raced past the ₹50 crore milestone at the global box office in under a week. Helmed by Rahul Sadasivan, the psychological horror chamber drama reached the mark within six days of hitting theatres, earning praise for its atmospheric storytelling and intense performances that have fueled strong word-of-mouth across markets.

Directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, Hridayapoorvam has joined the list of successful Malayalam films of 2025. Featuring Mohanlal in the lead, the film released on August 28 and registered a solid opening, earning ₹3.25 crore net in India on its first day, making it the third-biggest opener of the year in Mollywood.

Alappuzha Gymkhana has emerged as a box-office success, crossing the ₹30 crore mark at the global box office. Starring Naslen in the lead, the sports comedy is directed by Khalid Rahman and was released on April 10, 2025, as a Vishu special. With its lighthearted humor and sports-centric narrative, the film has struck a chord with audiences both in India and overseas.

Starring Mammootty in a chilling turn as a serial killer, the film has emerged as a major box-office success in 2025. With a global collection of ₹67 crore, it has secured a place among the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. The intense narrative and Mammootty’s powerful performance have played a key role in drawing audiences and sustaining strong theatrical momentum.

Officer on Duty, starring Kunchacko Boban, has emerged as a solid box-office success with a global collection of ₹54.25 crore. Directed by Jithu Asharef, the thriller has impressed audiences with its gripping narrative and strong performances, securing its place among the notable Malayalam hits of the year.

Asif Ali’s Rekhachithram has emerged as a commercial success, crossing ₹57.30 crore worldwide. Thanks to its steady box-office journey and positive viewer response, the film has become one of the notable Malayalam hits of the year.

Sandeep Pradeep’s thriller Eko is making waves at the box office, earning a strong ₹43.90 crore worldwide. The film’s gripping narrative and intense performances have contributed to its steady success, establishing it as one of the notable Malayalam releases of the year.