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Top Malayalam Movies Of 2024 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Malayalam movies have been doing well since the beginning, but after the cult classic Premam was released in 2015, the industry saw a new high. After Covid-19, there was no looking back as the Malayalam film industry has given us some unforgettable films, and 2024 also gave audiences some of the most impressive performances from Mollywood.

The year 2024 has brought exceptional rewards for the Malayalam film industry, which not only delivered epic hits at the box office but also grabbed the spotlight at the prestigious National Awards. From thrillers and action flicks to true-blue dramas, rom-coms, and horror,

Here are the 10 best Malayalam films that set this year’s benchmark. 1. Premalu Directed by: Girish Ad Cast: Naslen K. Gafoor, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan Run time: 2h 36mins Rating: 7.8/10 (IMDb) Release date: February 9, 2024

The light-hearted romantic comedy Premalu struck a chord with audiences upon its release.

Watch Fahadh Faasil’s Bougainvillea on Ott Starting December 13.(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Bougainvillea, directed by Amal Neerad and starring Kunchacko Boban, Jyothirmayi, and Fahadh Faasil, was released in theaters on 17th October. The psychological slasher crime thriller is now set for its Ott debut.

The movie will be available to stream on SonyLIV. The premiere will commence on December 13th. This Ott release comes almost two months after the theatrical premiere. SonyLIV announced this on social media with a caption: “Every petal tells a story. Every twist leaves you guessing. Bougainvillea blooms this December 13th on SonyLIV.”

Every petal tells a story, every twist leaves you guessing. #Bougainvillea blooms this 13th December only on #SonyLIV.#Bougainvillea #BougainvilleaOnSonyLIV #SonyLIV #AmalNeerad #KunchackoBoban #Jyothirmayi #FahadFaasil #Srindaa #VeenaNandakumar #Sharafudheen pic.twitter.com/NdXQkBMWiZ

— Sony Liv (@SonyLIV) November 30, 2024

Bougainvillea tells the story of Dr. Royce Thomas, his wife Reethu, and their children. Years ago, Reethu...

Amaran + Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 + Singham Again Box Office Ticket Sales: Guess Who Leads? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The rage of Allu Arjun has been unveiled with the advance booking for Pushpa 2: The Rule commencing on Bms. However, despite Pushpa’s arrival, the three Diwali releases – Amaran, Singham Again, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have maintained their momentum at the box office with ticket sales.

Amaran + Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 + Singham Again Ticket Sales

The three Diwali releases on Saturday, November, registered a ticket sale of a massive 87.3K together on the fifth Saturday of their release. Individually, Singham Again registered the lowest ticket sale, which was exceeded by Sivakarthikeyan’s film and Kartik Aaryan nailing the maximum sales!

On the fifth Saturday, Kartik Aaryan registered a massive ticket sale of 36.7K in 24 hours. This was followed by Sivakarthikeyan’s war-drama that nailed 27K ticket sales which was further followed by Ajay Devgn registering 19.74K ticket sales.

Pushpa 2 Box Office Is Selling Tickets Like Hot Cakes On Bms! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

If you have ever wondered what the synonym for rage could be, then officially replace it with Allu Arjun. Pushpa 2: The Rule has already turned into a rage at the box office with the advance booking commencing in India. The film is currently trending on Bms like a fire and is making sure Allu Arjun jhukega nahi!

Puspa 2 Box Office Ticket Sales

The advance booking for the sequel of the much-awaited film has started on a very high note in India, with as many as 23K tickets booked from 7 Pm to 8 Pm. On December 1, Sunday, the film booked as many as 242K tickets on Bms from 6 Am to 8 Pm.

Allu Arjun’s Rage On Bms

The total ticket sales of the film has already hit a massive 400K with 219K tickets booked in the...

Sookshma Darshini Box Office Collection Registers 80% Profit! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Sookshma Darshini is on its way to becoming another success in the Malayalam Film Industry. In 9 days, the film stands at a total of almost 18 crore in India and 33.24 crore worldwide. It has already recovered its entire budget at the box office and has entered the profit-making zone.

Sookshma Darshini Box Office Collection Day 9

On the 9th day, the second Saturday, the black comedy helmed by Mc Jithin took a jump from the previous day at the box office and earned 2.35 crore at the box office. This was almost, 56% jump from the 2nd Friday, which earned 1.55 crore.

The film marks Nazriya Nazim’s return to Mollywood after a long gap of four years. Also starring Basil Joseph in the lead, the mystery thriller is earning accolades all across.

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Fahadh Faasil To Close A Phenomenal Year At The Box Office With Pushpa 2! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Fahadh Faasil is having a celebratory year in 2024, and the biggest celebration is yet to arrive as the actor is all set to reprise his role as Sp Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Pushpa 2: The Rule. With the Allu Arjun starrer, we could officially call it FaFa’s year at the box office!

Pushpa 2 Box Office

If everything goes as predicted, then the film is set to become a 1000-crore grosser at the box office in India. The film is already rocking in the pre-release business. It would be creating history at the box office with the 1000 crore it would bring!

Pushpa 2: The Rule would be Fahadh Faasil’s fourth film this year, and he has made sure he makes each and every crore he has earned so far count before the Allu Arjun...

Kanguva Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Natarajan Subramaniam, Ks Ravikumar

Director: Siva

Kanguva Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: Few action sequences, Suriya’s performance as Kanguva, the background score of the title track, cinematography and costumes, and art direction.

What’s Bad: The cringe comedic sequences in the year 2024 scenes, the movie tries too hard to draw parallels between the past and the present in the climax, action scenes become borderline illogical in a few scenes, Bobby Deol is highly underutilized, What was the exact purpose of Disha Patani in the film? And Yogi Babu’s jokes desperately trying to be funny.

Loo Break: You can take one easily in the second half. It won’t be much of a loss

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Read Our First Half Review Of Suriya Starrer Kanguva ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

We are done with the first half of the Suriya starrer Kanguva! While the movie manages to meet all the expectations in terms of the thrill and the larger-than-life experiences so far, it also has its share of misses. The film oscillates between two timelines, one of over 100 years ago and the other in 2024. Suriya essays the fierce tribal warrior and chieftain, along with his reincarnation, Francis, who is a conniving bounty hunter at the same time. The movie primarily shines during the 100-year-old sequences while is a laborious watch during the 2024 sequences.

The plot revolves around Francis (Suriya), a streetsmart and badass Goa-based bounty hunter who starts having flashes of his past life after meeting a mysterious child, Zeta, who results from a dangerous brain experiment by the Russians. The child is revealed to have a connection with Francis’ past life.

Bougainvillea Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Bougainvillea, starring Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, and Fahadh Faasil in key roles, failed to create any impact during its theatrical run across the globe. Initially, it enjoyed good numbers coming in, and considering the controlled cost, it was expected to be a successful affair. However, it slowed down miserably after the first few days and failed to attract footfalls consistently. As a result, it has ended its run at the worldwide box office below 35 crores gross.

Directed by Amal Neerad, the Malayalam psychological crime thriller was released in theatres on October 17. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Even among the audience, it had mixed word-of-mouth. This mixed reception became a major hurdle for the film, and the overall potential at ticket windows was affected.

Even before the completion of a month, Bougainvillea closed its run. At the Indian box office,...

Bougainvillea Box Office Collection (19 Days) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, and Fahadh Faasil‘s Bougainvillea is heading towards a losing verdict at the Indian box office, which is quite unfortunate because the film had started its journey on a good note. After the initial momentum, it didn’t maintain the pace, and now, it is falling short of even recovering the budget through domestic earnings. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Helmed by Amal Neerad, the Malayalam psychological crime thriller was released in theatres on October 17. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Even among the ticket-buying audience, it received mixed word-of-mouth. As a result, the Mollywood thriller failed to earn consistent moolah at ticket windows, and currently, it’s in the last leg of its theatrical run.

On day 19, Bougainvillea’s domestic collection came down to just 1 lakh, indicating that it will soon wrap up the theatrical run.

Meiyazhagan Box Office (Closing Collection) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Meiyazhagan, starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy, has ended its journey in theatres. Unfortunately, despite its merits, the film has failed to emerge as a commercial success. It turned out to be an average affair, and it managed to recover its complete budget domestically, which is the only bright spot. At the worldwide box office, it somehow crossed the 50 crore milestone and closed its run after spending over a month on the big screen.

Coming from the school of director C. Prem Kumar, who helmed ’96 (2018), the Kollywood slice-of-life drama had high hopes pinned on its shoulders. Theatrically, it was released on September 27, and upon its arrival, it received mostly positive reviews from critics. Even word-of-mouth was favorable among the audience but the film failed to make it big at ticket windows. It seems that the theme didn’t cater to the large section of the audience,...

A look at the box office performance of Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

The Fahadh Faasil starrer had a lot of expectations banking on it in terms of box-office performance and critical acclaim. While it definitely achieved the latter, things have somewhat slowed down when it comes to the box office numbers. While initially, it looked as if the movie might easily recover its budget, now that seems highly challenging. Take a look at the Bougainvillea box office performance.

Bougainvillea Box Office Day 12

On its 12th day, the India net Bougainvillea box office collections of the Fahadh Faasil starrer come to 16.36 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 19.30 crore. The movie has earned around 16.5 crore from its overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 35.8 crore. The film moves towards the 40-crore target at a snail’s pace.

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Singham Again Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Update! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

This Diwali will be more exciting than ever as Rohit Shetty treats fans with his Avengers of Cop universe. Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn in the lead, is three days away from the big release. Word-of-mouth is growing, and the anticipation is visible in advance booking sales, which have skyrocketed with full-fledged opening. Scroll below for the latest box office update!

The cop film marks the third outing of Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham in the lead. No matter the number of additions to the cast, the superstar will always enjoy the most loyal fanbase as he is the Og in the franchise. His first two films have been a success, and given the current trend, history will be repeated all over again!

Advance Booking Day 1 Update!

As of 10 Am today, Singham Again has sold tickets worth 19.72 lacs (excluding...

Love And War Set To Go On Floors! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor has many exciting Bollywood films lined up. After Brahmastra, he will reunite with his wife on the big screens with Love And War. The epic saga will also witness him join hands with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 17 long years. Will they finally change history together? Scroll below for a box office analysis!

Love And War set to go on the floor!

According to a new report by Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor will go on floors after Diwali on November 7, 2024. He will shoot his solo sequences for a few weeks, after which Vicky Kaushal will join him. The actor aims to wrap up his shoot by July/ August 2024 so he can start working on Ramayana. He also has Animal Park and Dhoom 4 shoots scheduled after that.

According to the report, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have been assigned 200 days of shooting.

Pani Box Office Collection Day 4: Might Crush Last Mollywood Hit Thalavan! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Another Malayalam film is slowly and steadily rising to the top at the box office window. Titled Pani, the action thriller on Sunday witnessed a huge jump of almost 175% from its opening day and has earned 6.95 crore in 4 days. The film had a decent opening day and has been rising every day ever since.

Pani Box Office Collection Day 4

On Sunday, day 4, October 27, the action thriller helmed by Joju George witnessed a slight growth compared to Saturday, and it earned 2.75 crore at the box office. The film delivered an extended weekend of almost 6.95 crore.

Written, directed, and acted by Joju George, the official synopsis of the film says, “When the peaceful married life of a couple is unexpectedly disrupted by two youngsters with criminal inclination, the trials and tribulations connect the mobster lives of Thrissur...

A look at the box office performance of Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Fahadh Faasil starrer Bougainvillea was released at the box office on October 17, 2024, with great expectations. The movie was touted as another promising offering at the Malayalam box office after Arm and Kishkindha Kaandam. While the movie is witnessing a smooth run and some critical acclaim, it must recover its budget to be in the safe zone. However, it seems to be struggling with the same.

Bougainvillea Box Office Day 11

On its 11th day, the movie’s day-wise collection saw a slight rise. It earned around 0.72 crore, which was a slight increase from its 10-day collection of 0.7 crore. The India net collection of the Fahadh Faasil starrer is now 16.16 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 19.06 crore. The film earned around 15.65 crore in its overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 34.71 crore.

Amaran Box Office Ticket Sales: Racing Towards 100K! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sivakarthikeyan & Sai Pallavi’s film upcoming war drama Amaran is roaring at the box office with its pre-sales. The film is arriving in the theaters on October 31, and the advance ticket sales for the film are racing fast towards the 100K mark, and it will touch this mark in the next few hours.

Amaran Box Office Ticket Sales

Currently, with 3 days remaining for the film, it has registered a total sale of almost 71K till 11 pm on Sunday, October 27. The film garnered a ticket sale of almost 4,866 tickets per hour on Bms, on average. Meanwhile, it sold 4,670 tickets from 10 – 11 pm on October 27.

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Bougainvillea Box Office Collection (10 Days) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bougainvillea, starring Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, and Fahadh Faasil, started off well, but now, when it comes to its verdict at the Indian box office, it’s currently a wait-and-watch scenario. The collection was good during the opening weekend, but during weekdays, the momentum slowed down more than expected, and as a result, it is yet to recover its total budget. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 11 days!

Helmed by Amal Neerad, the psychological crime thriller was released in theatres on October 17. It opened to a mixed reception from critics, but that didn’t stop the film from minting good moolah during its domestic theatrical run. However, when it comes to securing a successful verdict, the film needs to hold onto its ground by maintaining a steady run.

As per the latest collection update, Bougainvillea has amassed 15.44 crores net at the Indian box office in 10 days.

Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di, aka Ardaas 3, has ended its global journey after spending over 40 days in theatres. Starring Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi, and Jasmin Bhasin, the film started off well and maintained momentum in the long run. It’s a big winner at the worldwide box office, but unfortunately, it missed the milestone of 50 crores. Keep reading for a detailed closing collection report!

Written and directed by Gippy Grewal, the Indian Punjabi film was released in theatres on September 13. Upon its release, the film opened to mostly favorable reviews and word-of-mouth. Also, due to the padding of a successful franchise, it held its ground well in the long run, in both India and overseas. As a result, it managed to score above 40 crores gross globally.

As per the latest collection update, Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale...

Bougainvillea Worldwide Box Office Collection (9 Days) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bougainvillea, starring Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, and Fahadh Faasil, recently completed its extended opening week and has now entered the second week. After a solid start and a healthy sum during the opening weekend, the film witnessed a fall more than expected during weekdays. Still, a decent number has been reached in the first 9 days, and soon, it will surpass Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys’ lifetime collection at the worldwide box office. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Helmed by Amal Neerad, the Malayalam psychological crime thriller was released on October 17. Upon its release, the film opened to mixed reviews from critics. Initially, it didn’t impact much, but during weekdays, the effect of mixed reception was seen, and as a result, it is yet to achieve the tag of a theatrical success, which was expected to be accomplished during the opening week itself.

A look at Kishkindha Kaandam’s closing collections! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Malayalam box office saw an astounding success in the form of the thriller flick Kishkindha Kaandam. The Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali starrer received a thumbs-up from the critics and masses alike and witnessed a stellar run at the box office. The movie now closes its theatrical run with a blockbuster verdict and a worldwide collection above 75 crore milestone.

Kishkindha Kaandam Closing Box Office Collection

As it closed its theatrical run, the Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali starrer’s India net collections reached 41.55 crore. At the same time, the gross collection came to 49.02 crore. The movie earned around 27.50 crore from its overseas collection. The worldwide collection results in 76.52 crore. It has been a tremendously successful run for the movie. Mounted at a limited budget of 7 crore, its box office success has been one for the history books.

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A look at the box office performance of the Fahadh Faasil starrer Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After Arm and Kishkindha Kaandam, the Fahadh Faasil starrer psychological thriller Bougainvillea is turning out to be yet another stellar offering at the Malayalam box office. The movie has also managed to enter the 30 crore milestone. Let us take a look at its box office performance for 7 days.

Bougainvillea Box Office Day 7

On its 7th day, the Fahadh Faasil starrer’s India net collections came to 14 crore. At the same time, the gross collection came to 16.52 crore. The overseas collection of the movie now amounts to 13.80 crore. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 30.32 crore. The movie has managed to breach the 30 crore milestone which is a positive sign indeed. It needs around 6 crore more to also recover its budget. For the unversed, the film is mounted at a budget of 20 crore.

On the heels of a banner year for Malayalam cinema, it should be no surprise that Amal Neerad would be making his claim for year-end lists one to remember. Written alongside author Lajo Jose and inspired by Jose’s own novels, Bougainvillea treads both new and familiar ground with world-class talent on display at every level. The meticulous writing combined with Neerad’s own well-known filmmaking acumen guides a story that in another’s hands could have drowned in the undertow of its tropes. Jyothirmayi, making her comeback to cinema after 11 years, puts on the performance of a lifetime as a woman named Reethu who experiences memory issues and altered cognizance of reality after an accident.

Her doting husband, played with razor finesse by Kunchacho Boban, attempts to balance his job as a family doctor with the needs of her and their two children, while clearly exhibiting signs of burnout himself.

This Is How Much Fahadh Faasil Charged As His Salary For Bougainvillea? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In the last couple of years, Fahadh Faasil has become one of the most exciting actors to look forward to in Indian cinema. His script selection has been impressive, and the way he maintains his commercial viability despite opting for different roles is applaudable. Such fine sense and grip over the movie selection are now bearing fruit as the actor is enjoying a solid salary for his new films, with Bougainvillea being the latest example.

Over the years, Fahadh has proven his acting mettle through films like Joji, Kumbalangi Nights, and many more. However, Allu Arjun’s Pushpa earned him popularity among a wider section of the audience. Thereafter, almost every film of his managed to draw the attention of the audience. He delivered a huge solo success in the form of Aavesham, which proved he’s a commercial star,...

Here’s everything you need to know about the Fahadh Faasil starrer Malayalam film Bougainvillea! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Director Amal Neerad is back, two years after the massive success of his gangster action film ‘Bheeshma Parvam’, which starred Mammootty. The new project ‘Bougainvillea’ marks another collaboration between Amal Neerad and Fahadh Faasil, following their successful partnerships in ‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’ (2014) and ‘Varathan’ (2018), both of which were well-received and showcased their strong creative synergy.

Plot

Bougainvillea is a psychological thriller that explores the intricate dynamics of a family entangled in a police investigation. Set against the haunting backdrop of a string of enigmatic tourist disappearances in Kerala, the narrative unravels the complexities and secrets hidden within their lives.

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