The year 2025 will be remembered as a defining phase for Malayalam cinema. The industry witnessed several major box office successes, reinforcing Mollywood’s growing influence beyond Kerala and across global markets. Audiences embraced a wide range of genres, including imaginative fantasy narratives, emotionally powerful family dramas, intense political thrillers, and experimental storytelling. Many films achieved remarkable commercial success both in India and overseas.

Below is a look at the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2025, which made a lasting impact at the box office.

Loka: Chapter One – Chandra

Released as the first Malayalam film of 2025, Loka: Chapter One – Chandra starred Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in lead roles. This fantasy thriller stood out for its strong narrative and powerful performances. The film created box office records, earning over Rs 303 crore worldwide. Its massive success was especially notable as a woman-centric film achieving such unprecedented numbers.

L2: Empuran

Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal in the lead, L2: Empuran emerged as a global blockbuster. As the second installment in the Lucifer franchise, the political action thriller captivated audiences with its intense storytelling and star performances. The film recorded worldwide earnings of approximately Rs 263.6 crore.

Tuda Rum

Reuniting Mohanlal and Shobhana, Tuda Rum proved to be another major hit. This emotionally driven thriller enjoyed a long theatrical run and became one of the most successful releases of the year, collecting more than Rs 231.3 crore worldwide.

Dice It

One of the biggest surprises of 2025, Dice It featured Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role. The horror thriller impressed viewers with its engaging storyline and thought-provoking scenes. The film earned Rs 81.85 crore globally, far exceeding expectations.

Kalam Kaval

In Kalam Kaval, Mammootty delivered a bold and unconventional performance as a serial killer, a role unlike anything he had attempted before. The risk paid off, with the film becoming one of the year’s biggest successes and grossing Rs 76.07 crore worldwide.

From the Heart

Starring Mohanlal alongside Malavika Mohanan, From the Heart resonated strongly with family audiences in Kerala. The heartfelt drama performed well at the box office, collecting Rs 41.32 crore during its theatrical run.

Alappuzha Gymkhana

This sports drama starring Nuslen received widespread praise from critics and audiences alike. Alappuzha Gymkhana emerged as one of the notable successes of 2025, earning more than Rs 65 crore worldwide.

Sketch

Featuring Anaswara Rajan, Sketch impressed viewers with its interesting characters and engaging storytelling. The film performed strongly at the global box office, collecting Rs 49.3 crore.

Ponman

Ponman turned out to be another profitable venture of the year. With steady audience support, the film crossed Rs 10.5 crore at the box office, securing its place among 2025’s successful releases.

Bromance

Despite its modest budget, Bromance exceeded expectations and maintained a consistent presence in theaters. The film earned over Rs 8.45 crore in India, rounding out the top ten list for the year.