Top 5 Highest Grossing Malayalam movies of 2021

1. Kurup  

Kurup is a Malayalam movie directed by Srinath Rajendran starring Dulquer Salmaan, Sobhita Dhulipala, Indrajith Sukumaran. This Movie is based on the life of a most wanted criminal Sukumara Kurup. This movie was released on 12th November 2021. The movie was released in Malayalam along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada.

 Budget: 35 crore

Worldwide collection: 85 crore

Verdict: Blockbuster 

2. Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham 

Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham is a historical Malayalam movie directed by Priyadarshan Starring Mohanlal, Arjun Sarja, Sunil Shetty, Keerthy Suresh. This movie is based on the fourth Kunjali Marakkar named Muhammad Ali, the admiral of the fleet of the Zamorin. This movie has released on 2nd December 2021. The movie was released in Malayalam along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, English.

Budget: 85 - 100 crores

Worldwide collection: 55 - 60 crores 

Verdict: Flop

3. The Priest 

The Priest is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural horror mystery film directed by debutant Jofin T. Chacko,. The film stars Mammootty, Manju Warrier, Nikhila Vimal. This film is released on  11th March 2021. 

Budget: 20 crore (est)

Worldwide Collection: 43.38 crores

Verdict: Super Hit

4. Jan.E.Man  

Jan.E.Man is a 2021 Malayalam comedy-drama film written and directed by the debutant Chidambaram. The film stars Basil Joseph, Balu Varghese, Lal, Arjun Ashokan, and Ganapathi in important roles. The movie was released in the theatres of Kerala on November 19, 2021. The movie was released outside Kerala on December 10, 2021.

Budget: 1.5 crores

Worldwide collection: 14 crore (est)

Verdict: Blockbuster

5. One 

One is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Santhosh Vishwanath and written by Bobby & Sanjay. The film stars Mammootty, Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Mathew Thomas, Ishaani Krishna, Gayatri Arun, and Nimisha Sajayan in lead roles. This film is released on 26 March 2021.

Budget: 10 crores (est)

Worldwide collection: 14 crores (est) 

Verdict: Hit