The Malayalam industry is considered a small industry, but it continues to surprise everyone with blockbusters. The latest hit from the industry is Vaazha 2, a film with new faces that is all set to hit the ₹100 Cr gross mark today.
Record-Breaking Achievement in Just 7 Days
Achieving the ₹100 Cr gross club in just 7 days with new faces is a remarkable achievement. Many big-budget films with established stars are still struggling to achieve the ₹100 Cr mark, making Vaazha 2‘s success even more noteworthy.
At this pace, Vaazha 2 can even aim for the ₹200 Cr mark. The film is having a strong run at the box office, registering impressive numbers daily.
Malayalam Cinema’s ₹100 Cr Journey
Mollywood scored its first ₹100 Cr+ grosser with Pulimurugan in 2016, followed by Lucifer in 2019. At that time, the ₹100 Cr mark looked like a very big milestone for Mollywood.
However, from 2023 onwards, Mollywood has been consistently delivering ₹100 Cr grossers, with films like Manjummel Boys and Premalu breaking records. Now, with Vaazha 2, Mollywood has registered its 15th ₹100 Cr grosser film, cementing its position as one of India’s most consistent film industries.
Complete List of Malayalam ₹100 Cr Grossers
| Rank | Film Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulimurugan | 2016 |
| 2 | Lucifer | 2019 |
| 3 | 2018 Movie | 2023 |
| 4 | Manjummel Boys | 2024 |
| 5 | Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life | 2024 |
| 6 | Aavesham | 2024 |
| 7 | Premalu | 2024 |
| 8 | ARM (Ajayante Randam Moshanam) | 2024 |
| 9 | Marco | 2024 |
| 10 | Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra | 2025 |
| 11 | L2: Empuraan | 2025 |
| 12 | Thudarum | 2025 |
| 13 | Sarvam Maya | 2025 |
| 14 | Aadu 3 | 2026 |
| 15 | Vaazha 2 | 2026 |
About Vaazha 2
Directed by debutant Savin SA and written by Vipin Das, Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros released on April 2, 2026. The highly successful Malayalam comedy-drama is a sequel to the 2024 hit Vaazha, focusing on the lives of four youths (Hashir, Vinayak, Alan, Ajin) navigating adulthood, friendship, and family expectations.
The film’s success demonstrates Malayalam cinema’s growing pan-Indian appeal and the industry’s ability to deliver content-driven hits regardless of star power.
