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# Malayalam movies list: every film by year, 1960-2027
5,461 Malayalam films are listed across 64 years, 1960 to 2027, 5 of them upcoming. The busiest year is 2022 with 256 films; the highest grossing film listed is [Bethlehem Kudumba Unit](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-2026/) (₹331 cr worldwide).
One row per year; open a year for the full list of Malayalam films with release dates, directors, cast, box office and OTT where known.
| Year | Films | Released | Upcoming | Highest grossing film | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2027](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2027/malayalam/) | 1 | 0 | 1 |  |  |
| [2026](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2026/malayalam/) | 177 | 173 | 4 | [Bethlehem Kudumba Unit](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-2026/) | ₹331 cr |
| [2025](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2025/malayalam/) | 214 | 214 |  | [Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/lokah-chapter-1-chandra-2025/) | ₹301 cr |
| [2024](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2024/malayalam/) | 229 | 229 |  | [Manjummel Boys](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/manjummel-boys-2024/) | ₹241 cr |
| [2023](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2023/malayalam/) | 253 | 253 |  | [2018](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/2018-2023/) | ₹180 cr |
| [2022](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2022/malayalam/) | 256 | 256 |  | [Bheeshma Parvam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bheeshma-parvam-2022/) | ₹88 cr |
| [2021](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2021/malayalam/) | 168 | 168 |  | [Kurup](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kurup-2021/) | ₹78 cr |
| [2020](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2020/malayalam/) | 61 | 61 |  | [Anjaam Pathiraa](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anjaam-pathiraa-2020/) | ₹50 cr |
| [2019](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2019/malayalam/) | 204 | 204 |  | [Lucifer](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/lucifer-2019/) | ₹129 cr |
| [2018](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2018/malayalam/) | 162 | 162 |  | [Kayamkulam Kochunni](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kayamkulam-kochunni-2018/) | ₹67 cr |
| [2017](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2017/malayalam/) | 146 | 146 |  | [Ramaleela](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ramaleela-2017/) | ₹55 cr |
| [2016](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2016/malayalam/) | 132 | 132 |  | [Pulimurugan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pulimurugan-2016/) | ₹139 cr |
| [2015](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2015/malayalam/) | 163 | 163 |  | [Premam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/premam-2015/) | ₹73 cr |
| [2014](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2014/malayalam/) | 152 | 152 |  | [Bangalore Days](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bangalore-days-2014/) | ₹45 cr |
| [2013](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2013/malayalam/) | 171 | 171 |  | [Drishyam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/drishyam-2013/) | ₹62 cr |
| [2012](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2012/malayalam/) | 127 | 127 |  | [Run Baby Run (റണ്‍ ബേബി റണ്‍ )](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/run-baby-run-2012/) | ₹29 cr |
| [2011](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2011/malayalam/) | 93 | 93 |  | [Seniors](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/seniors-2011/) | ₹16 cr |
| [2010](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2010/malayalam/) | 107 | 107 |  | [Marykkundoru Kunjaadu ( മേരിക്കുണ്ടൊരു കുഞ്ഞാടു് )](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/marykkundoru-kunjaadu-2010/) | ₹23 cr |
| [2009](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2009/malayalam/) | 76 | 76 |  | [Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja(പഴശ്ശിരാജാ)](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kerala-varma-pazhassi-raja-2009/) | ₹49 cr |
| [2008](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2008/malayalam/) | 69 | 69 |  |  |  |
| [2007](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2007/malayalam/) | 77 | 77 |  | [Desamuduru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/desamuduru-2007-malayalam/) | ₹26 cr |
| [2006](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2006/malayalam/) | 45 | 45 |  |  |  |
| [2005](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2005/malayalam/) | 69 | 69 |  | [Rajamanikyam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/rajamanikyam-2005/) | ₹25 cr |
| [2004](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2004/malayalam/) | 72 | 72 |  | [Sethurama Iyer CBI](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sethurama-iyer-cbi-2004/) | ₹16 cr |
| [2003](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2003/malayalam/) | 73 | 73 |  | [Balettan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/balettan-2003/) | ₹14 cr |
| [2002](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2002/malayalam/) | 104 | 104 |  | [Meesa Madhavan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/meesa-madhavan-2002/) | ₹21 cr |
| [2001](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2001/malayalam/) | 102 | 102 |  | [Raavanaprabhu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/raavanaprabhu-2001/) | ₹20 cr |
| [2000](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/2000/malayalam/) | 52 | 52 |  | [Narasimham](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/narasimham-2000/) | ₹22 cr |
| [1999](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1999/malayalam/) | 29 | 29 |  | [Aakasha Ganga](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aakasha-ganga-1999/) | ₹6 cr |
| [1998](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1998/malayalam/) | 33 | 33 |  |  |  |
| [1997](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1997/malayalam/) | 36 | 36 |  |  |  |
| [1996](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1996/malayalam/) | 61 | 61 |  | [Sammohanam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/sammohanam-1996/) | ₹16 cr |
| [1995](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1995/malayalam/) | 81 | 81 |  | [Spadikam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/spadikam-1995/) | ₹13 cr |
| [1994](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1994/malayalam/) | 62 | 62 |  |  |  |
| [1993](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1993/malayalam/) | 79 | 79 |  | [Manichitrathazhu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/manichitrathazhu-1993/) | ₹7 cr |
| [1992](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1992/malayalam/) | 88 | 88 |  |  |  |
| [1991](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1991/malayalam/) | 98 | 98 |  | [Kilukkam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kilukkam-1991/) | ₹5 cr |
| [1990](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1990/malayalam/) | 96 | 96 |  |  |  |
| [1989](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1989/malayalam/) | 81 | 81 |  | [Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/oru-vadakkan-veeragatha-1989/) | ₹2 cr |
| [1988](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1988/malayalam/) | 81 | 81 |  | [Oru CBI Diary Kurippu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/oru-cbi-diary-kurippu-1988/) | ₹4 cr |
| [1987](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1987/malayalam/) | 96 | 96 |  | [Irupatham Noottandu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/irupatham-noottandu-1987/) | ₹3 cr |
| [1986](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1986/malayalam/) | 80 | 80 |  |  |  |
| [1985](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1985/malayalam/) | 89 | 89 |  |  |  |
| [1984](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1984/malayalam/) | 87 | 87 |  | [My Dear Kuttichathan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/my-dear-kuttichathan-1984-malayalam/) | ₹11 cr |
| [1983](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1983/malayalam/) | 79 | 79 |  |  |  |
| [1982](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1982/malayalam/) | 86 | 86 |  |  |  |
| [1981](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1981/malayalam/) | 62 | 62 |  |  |  |
| [1980](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1980/malayalam/) | 62 | 62 |  | [Manjil Virinja Pookkal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/manjil-virinja-pookkal-1980/) | ₹1 cr |
| [1979](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1979/malayalam/) | 76 | 76 |  |  |  |
| [1978](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1978/malayalam/) | 87 | 87 |  | [Thacholi Ambu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/thacholi-ambu-1978/) | ₹1 cr |
| [1977](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1977/malayalam/) | 60 | 60 |  |  |  |
| [1976](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1976/malayalam/) | 36 | 36 |  |  |  |
| [1975](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1975/malayalam/) | 36 | 36 |  |  |  |
| [1974](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1974/malayalam/) | 19 | 19 |  |  |  |
| [1973](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1973/malayalam/) | 30 | 30 |  |  |  |
| [1972](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1972/malayalam/) | 17 | 17 |  |  |  |
| [1971](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1971/malayalam/) | 18 | 18 |  |  |  |
| [1970](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1970/malayalam/) | 10 | 10 |  |  |  |
| [1969](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1969/malayalam/) | 3 | 3 |  |  |  |
| [1968](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1968/malayalam/) | 2 | 2 |  |  |  |
| [1967](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1967/malayalam/) | 41 | 41 |  |  |  |
| [1966](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1966/malayalam/) | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |
| [1962](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1962/malayalam/) | 1 | 1 |  |  |  |
| [1960](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/1960/malayalam/) | 3 | 3 |  |  |  |

See also: [Malayalam box office now](https://boxofficeindex.co/malayalam/) · [Upcoming Malayalam movies](https://boxofficeindex.co/upcoming/malayalam/) · [Highest grossing Malayalam movies of all time](https://boxofficeindex.co/records/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies/) · [Every Indian film by year](https://boxofficeindex.co/films/)
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