Malayalam cinema has had a remarkable 2026, with three separate films already crossing ₹230 crore worldwide. Here’s how the year’s biggest hits compare.
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| Rank | Movie | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | ₹309.05 crore |
| 2 | Drishyam 3 | ₹238.61–239.20 crore |
| 3 | Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros | ₹234–235 crore |
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Leads a Historic Year
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit isn’t just 2026’s top Malayalam earner — it’s now the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, a rare feat for a rom-com, as covered in our report on its record-breaking run.
Drishyam 3 and Vaazha II Follow Close Behind
Drishyam 3, the latest instalment in the beloved thriller franchise, and Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros have both crossed ₹234 crore, making 2026 the first year Malayalam cinema has produced three individual ₹230-crore-plus hits.
A Landmark Year for Mollywood
This kind of consistency marks a turning point for Malayalam cinema’s commercial scale, building on the momentum of last year’s all-time chart-topping releases and suggesting the industry’s pan-Indian reach is only growing.
FAQ
Q: What is the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of 2026?
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, with ₹309.05 crore worldwide.
Q: How many 2026 Malayalam films have crossed ₹230 crore?
Three — Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Drishyam 3, and Vaazha II.
Q: Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit also the all-time highest grosser?
Yes, it currently tops the all-time Malayalam box office chart.
Q: Could this ranking still change?
Yes, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit was still running in theatres when this figure was recorded.
