Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies: Kannur Squad On The Verge Of Entering The Top Ten List

Kannur Squad Worldwide Box Office Collection: The highly anticipated crime drama "Kannur Squad," featuring Megastar Mammootty, hit theatres on September 28.

Kannur Squad, the Malayalam blockbuster, has achieved yet another milestone by securing its position as the 3rd highest grosser in overseas collections for 2023. With an estimated 24 crore and counting within the first nine days of its release, the film's phenomenal success is undeniable. As it continues its triumphant run, Kannur Squad is now poised to overtake the 2nd position, currently held by RDX with 28.70 crores, in the upcoming days. This remarkable feat underscores the film's widespread appeal and the enthusiasm of its audience overseas, making it one of the standout successes of the year.

Top 10 Grossing Malayalam Films Worldwide

Now, let's take a look at the top 10 Malayalam films worldwide in terms of their box office collections. Topping the list is the movie "2018," with a staggering collection of 175.5 crores, followed closely by the action-packed "Pulimurugan" at 137.35 crores. "Lucifer," starring Mohanlal, secured the third position with 125.1 crores, showcasing the superstar's enduring appeal.

Not far behind is the gangster drama "Bheeshma Parvam," raking in an impressive 87.65 crore, and "RDX," with 84.5 crore, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. "Kurup," based on the life of the infamous fugitive Sukumara Kurup, managed to claim the sixth spot with a worldwide collection of 81 crore.

It's not all about action and suspense, though, as romantic dramas like "Premam" and the horror comedy "Romancham" hold strong positions on the list, with 73 crores and 69.60 crores, respectively. The period drama "Kayamkulam Kochunni" is also part of the elite club, securing the ninth spot with a collection of 68.5 crore. Last but not least, "Drishyam," a gripping family thriller, completes the top 10 with a worldwide collection of 63 crore. Soon to join this prestigious list is "Kannur Squad," the much-anticipated film that's already creating quite a buzz in the industry.

Cast And Crew Of 'Kannur Squad'

'Kannur Squad' is directed by Roby Varghese Raj, making his directorial debut. The screenplay is co-written by Muhammed Shafi and Rony David Raj. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role as ASI George Martin, alongside Vijayaraghavan, Rony David Raj, Kishore Kumar G, Shabareesh Varma, and Sunny Wayne.

The cast also includes Azees Nedumangad, Sajin Cherukayil, Deepak Parambol, Gibin Gopinath, and Sarath Sabha. 'Kannur Squad' marks the fourth production of Mammootty Kampany, following 'Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.' Muhammed Rahil handles the cinematography, Praveen Prabhakar manages the editing, and Sushin Shyam is responsible for the music. The movie is distributed by Wayfarer Films (India) and Truth Global Films (UAE).