Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies Of 2024: From Manjummel Boys To Aavesham And More | Complete List

Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies Of 2024: Malayalam cinema has been doing wonders at the box office, especially in 2024. Let us start with the blockbuster Manjummel Boys, which shattered records at the box office. The movie premiered in theaters on February 22, 2024, across Kerala and Tamil Nadu and quickly garnered widespread critical praise. It achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Malayalam film to surpass the Rs 200 crore mark at the box office. In doing so, it broke multiple box office records and claimed the title of the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, overtaking the previous record-holder from 2018. Furthermore, it stood out as the top-grossing Malayalam film for the year 2024 and became one of the most financially successful Indian films released that year.

Moving on, we have Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. The movie hit the theatres on April 11, 2024, and it received glowing reviews from critics who particularly lauded its direction, standout performances from Fahadh Faasil and Sajin Gopu, exhilarating action scenes, stunning cinematography, evocative music, and overall technical excellence. Achieving blockbuster status, the film raked in more than Rs 150 crore (approximately US$19 million), which was a significant return on its budget of Rs 30 crore (around US$3.8 million). It now ranks as the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam film in history. In 2024 alone, it is the third highest-grossing film within the Malayalam industry and the fifth highest across all South Indian cinema. Additionally, it stands out as one of the top-grossing Indian films released in 2024.

Aadujeevitham- The Goat Life, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead role, is the third highest grossing Malayalam film of 2024. ‘Aadujeevitham’ premiered globally on March 28, 2024, and has since amassed more than Rs 155 crore (approximately US$19 million) in box office earnings. As of now, it stands as the third highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. Within the context of 2024 alone, it ranks as the second highest-grossing film from the Malayalam cinema industry and the fourth highest across all South Indian films for the year. Additionally, its substantial earnings have positioned it as one of the top-grossing Indian films released in 2024.

Premalu is also one of the highest grossers of the year 2024. ‘Premalu’ hit the theaters on February 9, 2024, earning critical praise for its performances (especially by Naslen and Mamitha), script, soundtrack, direction, and humor. It has become the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam film ever and the third highest-grossing of 2024. A sequel, ‘Premalu 2’, is currently in the works.

Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies Of 2024 | Complete List

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