Top 10 Most Expensive Malayalam Movies Ever Made
Malayalam cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Malayalam language, which is widely spoken in the state of Kerala, India. The Malayalam film industry has seen a surge in big-budget productions in recent years, with several movies crossing the ₹50 crore (US$6 million) mark. These high-budget films showcase the ambition and creativity of the Malayalam cinema landscape, as filmmakers push the boundaries of what is possible on the big screen.
The list of the most expensive Malayalam movies ever made is dominated by historical epics, action-packed thrillers, and large-scale dramas that have captivated audiences both within Kerala and across India. From the ₹100 crore (US$12 million) magnum opus “Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea” to the ₹82 crore (US$9.8 million) “The Goat Life,” these big-budget productions have raised the bar for Malayalam cinema, showcasing the industry’s ability to compete with the best in the country.
List of Most Expensive Malayalam Movies Ever Made:
Here is the top list of the highest-budget Malayalam films:
| Rank | Title | Year | Budget | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | 2021 | ₹100 crore (US$12 million) | Aashirvad Cinemas Confident Group |
| 2 | The Goat Life | 2024 | ₹82 crore (US$9.8 million) | Visual Romance Jet Media Production Alta Global Media |
| 3 | Turbo | 2024 | ₹70 crore (US$8.4 million) | Mammootty Kampany |
| 4 | Malaikottai Vaaliban | 2024 | ₹65 crore (US$7.8 million) | John & Mary Creative Century Films Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments Saregama Amen Movie Monastery |
| 5 | Mamangam | 2019 | ₹55 crore (US$6.6 million) | Kavya Film Company |
| 6 | Odiyan | 2018 | ₹50 crore (US$6.0 million) | Aashirvad Cinemas |
| 7 | King of Kotha | 2023 | ₹50 crore (US$6.0 million) | Wayfarer Films Zee Studios |
| 8 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | 2018 | ₹45 crore (US$5.4 million) | Sree Gokulam Movies |
| 9 | Kurup | 2021 | ₹35 crore (US$4.2 million) | Wayfarer Films M Star Entertainments |
| 10 | Trance | 2020 | ₹35 crore (US$4.2 million) | Anwar Rasheed Entertainments |
| 11 | Veeram | 2016 | ₹35 crore (US$4.2 million) | Chandrakala Arts |
Also See:
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- Most Expensive Tamil Movies Ever Made
- Most Expensive Kannada Movies Ever Made
- Most Expensive Punjabi Movies Ever Made
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