Top 20 Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2024 (Malayalam Box Office Collection Report & Verdict)

The Malayalam film industry, known for its rich storytelling and artistic expression, has once again captivated audiences in 2024 with a series of remarkable cinematic offerings. This year has seen several films not only achieving critical acclaim but also breaking box office records, showcasing the growing popularity of Malayalam cinema both domestically and internationally. As we delve into the highest-grossing Malayalam movies of 2024, we will explore the films that have resonated with viewers, highlighting their unique narratives, stellar performances, and the impact they have made on the industry.

Among the standout films this year is Manjummel Boys, which has emerged as a frontrunner, grossing over ₹242.3 crore, followed closely by Aadujeevitham and Aavesham, both of which have also achieved impressive box office success. These films exemplify the diverse genres and themes that Malayalam cinema continues to explore, from action-packed dramas to heartfelt narratives. Join us as we take a closer look at these cinematic milestones and celebrate the achievements of filmmakers and actors who have contributed to the vibrant landscape of Malayalam cinema in 2024.

List of Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies of 2024 (Malayalam Box Office Collection Report & Verdict):

Rank	Title	Budget	Worldwide Gross	Verdict
1	Manjummel Boys	₹15-20 crore	₹242.3 crore	All Time Blockbuster
2	The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham)	₹82 crore	₹160 crore	Blockbuster
3	Aavesham	₹30 crore	₹156 crore	Blockbuster
4	Premalu	₹9-10 crore	₹136.2 crore	Blockbuster
5	A.R.M	₹30 crore	₹106.75 crore	Blockbuster
6	Marco	₹30 crore	₹104 –115 crore	Blockbuster
7	Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil	₹15-30 crore	₹90.1 crore	Blockbuster
8	Bramayugam	₹25 crore	₹85 crore	Super Hit
9	Varshangalkku Shesham	₹20 crore	₹82.7 crore	Blockbuster
10	Kishkindha Kaandam	₹7 crore	₹77 crore	Blockbuster
11	Turbo	₹40 crore	₹72.1 crore	Hit
12	Sookshmadarshini	₹14 crore	₹55−56 crore	Superhit
13	Abraham Ozler	₹15 crore	₹40.4 crore	Super Hit
14	Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys	₹5 crore	₹36.6 crore	Blockbuster
15	Bougainvillea	₹20 crore	₹35.8 crore	Hit
16	Pani	₹17 crore	₹33.4 crore	Super Hit
17	Malaikottai Vaaliban	₹50 crore	₹30.1 crore	Disaster
18	Thalavan	₹8 crore	₹25 crore	Hit
19	Nunakuzhi	₹8 crore	₹22.8 crore	Hit
20	Malayalee from India	₹30 crore	₹19.4 crore	Flop

Manjummel Boys

Director: Chidambaram
Starring: Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman, Chandu Salimkumar, Shebin Benson, Vishnu Reghu
Storyline: A group of friends get into a daring rescue mission to save their friend from Guna Caves, a perilously deep pit from where nobody has ever been brought back.
Budget: ₹15-20 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹242.3 crore
Verdict: All Time Blockbuster

The Goat Life

Director: Blessy
Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran
Storyline: The story of Aadujeevitham is based on a novel of the same name by a Bahrain-based Indian author, Benyamin. It depicts the real-life incident of an Indian migrant worker, Najeeb Muhammad (played by Prithviraj Sukumaran) who goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.
Budget: ₹82 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹158–160 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Aavesham

Director: Jithu Madhavan
Starring: Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, Roshan Shanavas, Sajin Gopu
Storyline: Three teenagers reach Bangalore for their engineering degree and gets involved in a fight with seniors. They find a local gangster named Ranga to help them take revenge.
Budget: ₹30 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹154.60 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Premalu

Director: Girish A. D.
Starring: Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju
Storyline: In the film, Sachin Santhosh, a graduate from Kerala, plans on moving to UK, but instead goes to Hyderabad and take a GATE course, where he meets and falls in love with Reenu Roy, an employee of an IT company.
Budget: ₹9-10 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹136.2 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

A.R.M

Director: Jithin Laal
Starring: Tovino Thomas, Surabhi Lakshmi, Basil Joseph, Krithi Shetty, Aishwarya Rajesh
Storyline: Set in Northern Kerala across the years 1900, 1950, and 1990, this epic tale follows three generations of heroes Maniyan, Kunjikelu, and Ajayan as they strive to protect the land’s most vital treasure.
Budget: ₹30 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹106.1 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Marco

Director: Haneef Adeni
Starring: Unni Mukundan, Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan, Anson Paul, Ishan Shoukath and Yukti Thareja
Storyline: The plot follows Marco, a ruthless criminal and the adopted son of the Adattu crime family, who goes on a bloody rampage after the brutal killing of his blind foster brother Victor.
Budget: ₹30 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹104 –115 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil

Director: Vipin Das
Starring: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Nikhila Vimal, Anaswara Rajan
Storyline: Vinu prepares for his wedding with Anjali while grappling with unresolved emotions from his past. Confiding in his future brother-in-law, unforeseen connections emerge, setting off a chain of events that challenge the foundation of trust and loyalty. As tensions escalate, both Vinu and Anand find themselves at odds, leading to a gripping climax with consequences.
Budget: ₹15-30 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹90.1 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Bramayugam

Director: Rahul Sadasivan
Starring: Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan
Storyline: Thevan, a folk singer of the Paanan caste, has a fateful encounter when escaping slavery, leading to him discovering an ancient traditional mansion altering his destiny.
Budget: ₹27.73 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹85 crore
Verdict: Super Hit

Varshangalkku Shesham

Director: Vineeth Sreenivasan
Starring: Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly
Storyline: The story of two friends set in two different time periods. Two boys, Murali and Venu, hailing from northern Kerala meet coincidentally and become friends.
Budget: ₹20 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹82.7 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster

Kishkindha Kaandam

Director: Dinjith Ayyathan
Starring: Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, Vijayaraghavan
Storyline: The story takes place in the monkey-inhabited Kallepathi reserve forest where ex-military officer Appu Pillai and his son Ajay Chandran, a forest officer, reside.
Budget: ₹7 crore
Box Office Collection: ₹75.6 crore
Verdict: Blockbuster