Year Ender 2025: Malayalam Cinema Soars Globally with Top 8 Blockbusters

• Malayalam cinema showcased remarkable diversity and global reach in 2025, with strong storytelling and critical acclaim driving box office success.
• "Lokah Chapter One: Chandra" topped the list, grossing Rs 303 crore worldwide, praised for its fantasy-thriller narrative and stellar performances by Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen.
• Mohanlal starred in multiple hits, including "L2: Empuraan" (Rs 263.6 crore) and "Thudarum" (Rs 231.3 crore), demonstrating his continued box office power.
• Surprise hits like the horror-drama "Dies Irae" (Pranav Mohanlal, Rs 81.85 crore) and the sports drama "Alappuzha Gymkhana" (Naslen, Rs 65 crore) added to the year's diverse offerings.
• Mammootty's "Kalam Kaval" (Rs 76.07 crore) and family drama "Hridayapoorvam" (Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan, Rs 41.32 crore) also made the top grossers list.

Why It Matters: 2025 was a landmark year for Malayalam cinema, achieving unprecedented global box office success and diversity.