#1 of 44 #1 Malayalam-language movie of 2019
2019 · Thriller, Drama
$4M worldwide · 27% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Malayalam box office · 2019
Malayalam Box Office 2019: Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movies
Lucifer (2019) is the highest-grossing Malayalam-language movie released in 2019, with $4M worldwide, ahead of Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) at $2.2M and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) at $1.3M. 44 Malayalam-language films released in 2019 report a worldwide gross, $14.7M in all, 1% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 49% on 2018, whose releases took $29.1M. By genre, Drama leads with $9.1M across 20 Malayalam releases.
- 2019 releases with a gross
- 44
- combined worldwide
- $14.7M
- Lucifer (2019), the #1
- $4M
- vs 2018
- −49%
#1 of 44 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Malayalam Hits of 2019?
Lucifer (2019) leads with $4M, 27% of the total. The top 5 together took $9.3M, 63% of what all 44 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Malayalam Release of 2019, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2019.
- 1 Mar 28, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
- 2 Apr 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M
- 3 Feb 7, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
- 4 Jul 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
- 5 Apr 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $661.2K
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Jun 7, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $626.9K - 7
Sep 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $613.5K - 8
Aug 23, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $544.9K - 9
Sep 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $540.5K - 10
Jun 14, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $496.4K - 11
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $495.1K - 12
Oct 4, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $248.8K - 13
Jun 28, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $244.2K - 14
Apr 19, 2019 US and Canada: $194.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $194.6K - 15
Sep 1, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $173.3K - 16
Jan 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $160.6K - 17
Feb 15, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $143.6K - 18
Jun 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $116.3K - 19
Jul 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $105.9K - 20
Nov 15, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $90.7K - 21
Apr 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $72.8K - 22
Oct 18, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $66.7K - 23
Feb 14, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $52.2K - 24
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $50.9K - 25
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $46.5K - 26
Nov 8, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42.1K - 27
Oct 4, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.7K - 28
Jun 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $37.4K - 29
Feb 22, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $31.9K - 30
Nov 28, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.3K - 31
Mar 1, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.9K - 32
Feb 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $21.4K - 33
Jul 19, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.2K - 34
Jun 7, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $15.8K - 35
Aug 23, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.8K - 36
Nov 8, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.2K - 37
Dec 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7K - 38
Jan 18, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.2K - 39
Jan 18, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.9K - 40
Sep 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.6K - 41
Nov 29, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8K - 42
Sep 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1K - 43
Feb 7, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.2K - 44
Jan 11, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3K
Gross bands
How Many 2019 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 44 films reached $100M. 44 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $14.7M total.
100%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 44 films, 100% of the list $14.7M · 100% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2019 Earned the Most?
March releases took the most, $4M from 2 films, led by Lucifer (2019). November was the quietest month ($180.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019) $182K Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019)
- February Feb Kumbalangi Nights (2019) $1.6M Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
- March Mar Lucifer (2019) $4M Lucifer (2019)
- April Apr Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) $3.1M Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun Virus (2019) $1.5M Virus (2019)
- July Jul Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019) $1.2M Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019)
- August Aug Porinju Mariam Jose (2019) $556.6K Porinju Mariam Jose (2019)
- September Sep Ittymaani: Made In China (2019) $1.3M Ittymaani: Made In China (2019)
- October Oct Jallikattu (2019) $353.2K Jallikattu (2019)
- November Nov Jack & Daniel (2019) $180.3K Jack & Daniel (2019)
- December Dec Driving Licence (2019) $602.2K Driving Licence (2019)
Last 10 years
How Does 2019 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2013 earned the most: $30.5M from 8 films, led by Drishyam (2013). 2019 took $14.7M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 1 film | 1 | $957 | – | Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010) $957 |
| 2011 5 films · +2106% | 5 | $21.1K | +2106% | Christian Brothers (2011) $6.8K |
| 2012 9 films · +4101% | 9 | $887K | +4101% | Run Baby Run (2012) $822.6K |
| 2013 8 films · +3338% | 8 | $30.5M | +3338% | Drishyam (2013) $13.1M |
| 2014 8 films · −88% | 8 | $3.6M | −88% | Vikramadithyan (2014) $2.4M |
| 2015 5 films · −72% | 5 | $1M | −72% | Premam (2015) $834.5K |
| 2016 22 films · +341% | 22 | $4.5M | +341% | Once Again (2016) $4M |
| 2017 38 films · +106% | 38 | $9.2M | +106% | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017) $1.1M |
| 2018 43 films · +215% | 43 | $29.1M | +215% | Big Brother (2018) $22M |
| 2019 44 films · −49% | 44 | $14.7M | −49% | Lucifer (2019) $4M |
By genre
Which Malayalam Genres Earned the Most in 2019?
Drama took $9.1M across 20 films, 62% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($7.2M) and Action ($5.4M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2019 Malayalam Box Office by Genre
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Drama $9.1M20 films · #1 Lucifer (2019) -
Comedy $7.2M26 films · #1 Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) -
Action $5.4M9 films · #1 Lucifer (2019) -
Thriller $5.3M9 films · #1 Lucifer (2019) -
Romance $5M7 films · #1 Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) -
Crime $814.3K4 films · #1 Porinju Mariam Jose (2019) -
Mystery $545.8K3 films · #1 Driving Licence (2019) -
Family $440.7K5 films · #1 Ganagandharvan (2019) -
Adventure $160.6K1 film · #1 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019) -
Horror $13.1K2 films · #1 Praana (2019)
Archive
Malayalam Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1989 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2023 leads with $88.4M, led by Romancham (2023).
2020s 6 years · $199.5M
2010s 10 years · $93.4M
- 2019 $14.7M #1 Lucifer (2019)
- 2018 $29.1M #1 Big Brother (2018)
- 2017 $9.2M #1 Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017)
- 2016 $4.5M #1 Once Again (2016)
- 2015 $1M #1 Premam (2015)
- 2014 $3.6M #1 Vikramadithyan (2014)
- 2013 $30.5M #1 Drishyam (2013)
- 2012 $887K #1 Run Baby Run (2012)
- 2011 $21.1K #1 Christian Brothers (2011)
- 2010 $957 #1 Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010)
2000s 6 years · $36.4M
1990s 4 years · $30.8M
1980s 1 year · $181K
FAQ
Malayalam Box Office 2019: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 44 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Malayalam-language movie in 2019?
Lucifer (2019) leads with $4M worldwide. Next come Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019) at $2.2M and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) at $1.3M.
How much did Malayalam-language movies released in 2019 earn?
44 Malayalam-language films released in 2019 report a worldwide gross, $14.7M in all, or $333.5K per film on average. 2018 releases took $29.1M.
How many Malayalam-language movies released in 2019 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Lucifer (2019), earned $4M.
How is the 2019 Malayalam box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2019. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2019 Malayalam box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.