Malayalam cinema is a part ofIndian cinema , based inKerala and dedicated to the production of films in theMalayalam -language. This ranking lists the highest-grossing Malayalam films based on conservative globalbox office estimates as reported by various sources.[ a]
Highest-grossing films worldwide The top 25 highest-grossing Malayalam films worldwide are listed here
Background shading indicates that a film, or at least one from a series, is currently showing in theatres worldwide.
Highest-grossing films in India Background shading indicates that a film, or at least one from a series, is currently showing in theatres worldwide.
Kerala
Highest-grossing opening day
Highest-grossing opening weekend
Highest-grossing films by month
Highest-grossing films by year
Highest-grossing franchises Highest-grossing franchises Rank Franchise Worldwide gross[ g] No. of films Average gross Highest grosser
2 Mikhael Extended Universe ₹119.48 2 ₹60 Marco 1 Mikhael ₹9.48 2 Marco ₹110
Box office milestones The following are list the flims that have reached the below milestones first in the Malayalam flim industry
See also
Notes
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