Malayalam Movies That Crossed Rs 100 Cr In 2024 And Their OTT Release Dates: Manjummel Boys To Aadujeevitham

Malayalam Movies Hitting Big at the Box Office in 2024!

2024 is proving to be a fantastic year for Malayalam cinema! Movies are performing exceptionally well, with some even breaking records. Here’s a look at the Malayalam films that have crossed the impressive mark of 100 crore rupees (approximately $14 million) at the box office this year, along with details about when you can catch them on streaming services:

1. Manjummel Boys (Disney+ Hotstar) – Released in May 2024

This movie is based on a real event that happened in 2006. It tells the story of a group of close friends from the charming town of Manjummel, located near the bustling city of Kochi. They decide to take a fun trip together to the beautiful destination of Kodaikanal.

Manjummel Boys rewrote history for Malayalam films by becoming the first to earn over 200 crore rupees! It smashed numerous box office records and even surpassed the highest earnings of any Malayalam film before it, including a movie released back in 2018 that previously held the record.

2. Premalu (Disney+ Hotstar) – Released in April 2024

Released in February, Premalu was a hit with critics and audiences alike. They loved the movie’s engaging story, catchy music, funny moments, and the cast’s excellent performances. Despite having a budget of less than 4 crore rupees, Premalu became a blockbuster! It joined the exclusive club of Malayalam films that have crossed the 100 crore rupee mark, becoming the fifth movie to achieve this feat.

Even though Premalu was made on a small budget of around 3 crore rupees, it turned into a box office sensation. This success story earned it a spot in the prestigious 100 crore rupee club. It’s currently the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film ever made, following closely behind other 2024 releases. Premalu is also among the top earners in Indian cinema for this year.

3. Aadujeevitham (Disney+ Hotstar) – Coming in May 2024

Aadujeevitham is based on a well-known Malayalam novel with the same name, written by Benyamin in 2008. The book tells the true story of Najeeb, a worker from Kerala who, like many others, was forced into a life of slavery as a goat herder in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. The movie stars popular actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and K. R. Gokul in the lead roles.

Released worldwide on March 28, 2024, Aadujeevitham has been praised for its captivating story and the strong performances by the lead actors. As of today, the film has earned over 115 crore rupees. Nicknamed “The Goat Life” by some fans, Aadujeevitham is now the sixth highest-grossing Malayalam film ever made and the third highest for 2024. It’s also doing well compared to other top-earning Indian movies this year.

These are just a few examples of the success Malayalam cinema is experiencing in 2024. With captivating stories, talented actors, and strong performances, these movies are not only entertaining audiences in India but also gaining recognition worldwide.