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Malayalam Box Office 2025: Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movies

L2: Empuraan (2025) is the highest-grossing Malayalam-language movie released in 2025, with $9.3M worldwide, ahead of Thudarum (2025) at $6.2M and Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) at $1.3M. 27 Malayalam-language films released in 2025 report a worldwide gross, $22.2M in all. That is down 44% on 2024, whose releases took $39.4M. By genre, Action leads with $18.8M across 8 Malayalam releases.

2025 releases with a gross
27
combined worldwide
$22.2M
L2: Empuraan (2025), the #1
$9.3M
vs 2024
−44%
L2: Empuraan (2025) movie poster #1 of 27
#1 Malayalam-language movie of 2025

L2: Empuraan (2025)

2025 · Thriller, Crime

$9.3M worldwide · 42% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Malayalam Hits of 2025?

L2: Empuraan (2025) leads with $9.3M, 42% of the total. The top 5 together took $18.7M, 84% of what all 27 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. L2: Empuraan (2025) movie poster Number 1
    $9.3M L2: Empuraan (2025)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Thudarum (2025) movie poster Number 2
    $6.2M Thudarum (2025)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) movie poster Number 3
    $1.3M Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Officer on Duty (2025) movie poster Number 4
    $1.3M Officer on Duty (2025)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Bazooka (2025) movie poster Number 5
    $601.6K Bazooka (2025)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Malayalam Release of 2025, 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 2025.

  1. 1 L2: Empuraan (2025) movie poster
    L2: Empuraan (2025) Mar 27, 2025 · Thriller, Crime $9.3M worldwide
    Mar 27, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.3M
  2. 2 Thudarum (2025) movie poster
    Thudarum (2025) Apr 23, 2025 · Drama, Action $6.2M worldwide
    Apr 23, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M
  3. 3 Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) movie poster
    Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) Apr 10, 2025 · Comedy, Drama $1.3M worldwide
    Apr 10, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  4. 4 Officer on Duty (2025) movie poster
    Officer on Duty (2025) Feb 20, 2025 · Thriller, Crime $1.3M worldwide
    Feb 20, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
  5. 5 Bazooka (2025) movie poster
    Bazooka (2025) Apr 10, 2025 · Action, Thriller $601.6K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $601.6K
  6. 6 Narivetta (2025) movie poster
    Narivetta (2025) May 16, 2025 · Action, Drama $591.3K worldwide
    May 16, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $591.3K
  7. 7 Identity (2025) movie poster
    Identity (2025) Jan 2, 2025 · Mystery, Thriller $550.3K worldwide
    Jan 2, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $550.3K
  8. 8 Maranamass (2025) movie poster
    Maranamass (2025) Apr 10, 2025 · Comedy, Thriller $428.8K worldwide
    Apr 10, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $428.8K
  9. 9 Ponman (2025) movie poster
    Ponman (2025) Jan 30, 2025 · Drama $425.8K worldwide
    Jan 30, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $425.8K
  10. 10 Prince and Family (2025) movie poster
    Prince and Family (2025) May 9, 2025 · Comedy, Family $349.6K worldwide
    May 9, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $349.6K
  11. 11 Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (2025) movie poster
    Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (2025) Jun 6, 2025 · Drama $213.5K worldwide
    Jun 6, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $213.5K
  12. 12 Pravinkoodu Shappu (2025) movie poster
    Pravinkoodu Shappu (2025) Jan 16, 2025 · Thriller, Crime $197.1K worldwide
    Jan 16, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $197.1K
  13. 13 Sarkeet (2025) movie poster
    Sarkeet (2025) May 8, 2025 · Family, Drama $152.9K worldwide
    May 8, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $152.9K
  14. 14 Daveed (2025) movie poster
    Daveed (2025) Feb 13, 2025 · Action, Drama $129.6K worldwide
    Feb 13, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $129.6K
  15. 15 Ronth (2025) movie poster
    Ronth (2025) Jun 13, 2025 · Drama, Crime $98.1K worldwide
    Jun 13, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $98.1K
  16. 16 Painkili (2025) movie poster
    Painkili (2025) Feb 14, 2025 · Romance, Comedy $88.1K worldwide
    Feb 14, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $88.1K
  17. 17 Get-Set Baby (2025) movie poster
    Get-Set Baby (2025) Feb 21, 2025 · Drama $74.5K worldwide
    Feb 21, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $74.5K
  18. 18 Dheeran (2025) movie poster
    Dheeran (2025) Jul 4, 2025 · Drama $59.3K worldwide
    Jul 4, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $59.3K
  19. 19 Oru Jaathi Jaathakam (2025) movie poster
    Oru Jaathi Jaathakam (2025) Jan 31, 2025 · Comedy, Romance $45.8K worldwide
    Jan 31, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $45.8K
  20. 20 Sahasam (2025) movie poster
    Sahasam (2025) Aug 8, 2025 · Comedy, Action $29.1K worldwide
    Aug 8, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $29.1K
  21. 21 Ouseppinte Osiyathu (2025) movie poster
    Ouseppinte Osiyathu (2025) Mar 7, 2025 · Drama, Family $23.4K worldwide
    Mar 7, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.4K
  22. 22 Moonwalk (2025) movie poster
    Moonwalk (2025) May 30, 2025 · Drama $14.9K worldwide
    May 30, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.9K
  23. 23 Ennu Swantham Punyalan (2025) movie poster
    Ennu Swantham Punyalan (2025) Jan 10, 2025 · Fantasy, Comedy $9.6K worldwide
    Jan 10, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.6K
  24. 24 Machante Malakha (2025) movie poster
    Machante Malakha (2025) Feb 27, 2025 · Family, Drama $9.3K worldwide
    Feb 27, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.3K
  25. 25 Samshayam (2025) movie poster
    Samshayam (2025) May 16, 2025 · Comedy $7.9K worldwide
    May 16, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9K
  26. 26 Pariwar (2025) movie poster
    Pariwar (2025) Mar 7, 2025 · Family, Comedy $7.1K worldwide
    Mar 7, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.1K
  27. 27 Anpodu Kanmani (2025) movie poster
    Anpodu Kanmani (2025) Jan 24, 2025 · Drama, Family $4.6K worldwide
    Jan 24, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6K
Gross bands

How Many 2025 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 27 films reached $100M. 27 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $22.2M total.

  • $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 27 films, 100% of the list $22.2M · 100% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2025 Earned the Most?

March releases took the most, $9.3M from 3 films, led by L2: Empuraan (2025). August was the quietest month ($29.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Identity (2025) $1.2M Identity (2025)
  2. February Feb Officer on Duty (2025) $1.6M Officer on Duty (2025)
  3. March Mar L2: Empuraan (2025) $9.3M L2: Empuraan (2025)
  4. April Apr Thudarum (2025) $8.6M Thudarum (2025)
  5. May May Narivetta (2025) $1.1M Narivetta (2025)
  6. June Jun Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (2025) $311.6K Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (2025)
  7. July Jul Dheeran (2025) $59.3K Dheeran (2025)
  8. August Aug Sahasam (2025) $29.1K Sahasam (2025)
  9. September Sep No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  10. October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  11. November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  12. December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years

How Does 2025 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2023 earned the most: $88.4M from 55 films, led by Romancham (2023). 2025 took $22.2M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2016 22 films 22 $4.5M – 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
2020 10 films · −34% 10 $9.7M −34% Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020) $5.1M
2021 23 films · −12% 23 $8.5M −12% Drishyam 2 (2021) $3M
2022 57 films · +266% 57 $31.3M +266% Bheeshma Parvam (2022) $5.8M
2023 55 films · +183% 55 $88.4M +183% Romancham (2023) $69.9M
2024 64 films · −55% 64 $39.4M −55% Anweshippin Kandethum (2024) $4.5M
2025 27 films · −44% 27 $22.2M −44% L2: Empuraan (2025) $9.3M
By genre

Which Malayalam Genres Earned the Most in 2025?

Action took $18.8M across 8 films, 84% of the total, ahead of Thriller ($18.6M) and Crime ($11.9M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2025 Malayalam Box Office by Genre

  1. Action $18.8M
    8 films · #1 L2: Empuraan (2025)
  2. Thriller $18.6M
    8 films · #1 L2: Empuraan (2025)
  3. Crime $11.9M
    6 films · #1 L2: Empuraan (2025)
  4. Drama $9.7M
    15 films · #1 Thudarum (2025)
  5. Comedy $2.5M
    10 films · #1 Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025)
  6. Mystery $747.4K
    2 films · #1 Identity (2025)
  7. Family $546.8K
    6 films · #1 Prince and Family (2025)
  8. Romance $133.9K
    2 films · #1 Painkili (2025)
  9. Fantasy $9.6K
    1 film · #1 Ennu Swantham Punyalan (2025)
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
2000s 6 years · $36.4M
1990s 4 years · $30.8M
1980s 1 year · $181K
FAQ

Malayalam Box Office 2025: 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 27 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Malayalam-language movie in 2025?

L2: Empuraan (2025) leads with $9.3M worldwide. Next come Thudarum (2025) at $6.2M and Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025) at $1.3M.

How much did Malayalam-language movies released in 2025 earn?

27 Malayalam-language films released in 2025 report a worldwide gross, $22.2M in all, or $823.3K per film on average. 2024 releases took $39.4M.

How many Malayalam-language movies released in 2025 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, L2: Empuraan (2025), earned $9.3M.

How is the 2025 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 2025. 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 2025 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.