Reason 2 is the fifth Malayalam film to enter the Rs 200 crore club. here are the other 4
Reason 2: With biopic Of A Billion Boys’ collections crossing Rs 200 crore, Malayalam cinema now has five films in the elite club. From survival dramas to mass entertainers, here’s a look at the industry’s biggest box office hits.
On the back of tremendous word-of-mouth promotion and consistent viewership, the Malayalam film, Reason 2: One Billion Boys BiopicIt has emerged as a blockbuster at the box office. Directed by Sevin SA, the comedy drama, which released on April 2, created history over the weekend by crossing the Rs 200 crore mark worldwide in just 17 days of its release.
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The milestone, officially announced by the makers on Sunday, puts the film among the fastest Malayalam releases to enter the prestigious club due to its strong repeat value in Kerala and solid overseas performance, especially in the Gulf market. With this, Reason 2: One Billion Boys Biopic It became the fifth Malayalam film to cross the Rs 200 crore mark and is currently the fifth highest-grossing film in the industry.
Box office performance of Reason 2
In its 19-day theatrical run, Reason 2: One Billion Boys Biopic has earned an impressive Rs 209 crore worldwide, of which India’s net (gross minus taxes) collection is Rs 109 crore and Rs 83 crore from overseas markets. After a hugely successful run in Malayalam, the film is now set for a Telugu release on April 24. With strong content, relatability and great word of mouth, the film is expected to do well in the Telugu market as well – possibly even challenging the collections of other Malayalam films to break into the Rs 200 crore club.
Other Malayalam movies in 200 crore club
Loka: Chapter 1: Chandra (August 28, 2025)
Topping the list as the highest grossing Malayalam film of all time, Lokah Chapter 1: Moon It grossed a whopping Rs 303 crore worldwide, including Rs 157 crore from India and Rs 119 crore from overseas markets. The film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Neslen in the lead roles, marked a major cinematic milestone with its ambitious scale and storytelling. Directed by Dominic Arun, it served as a perfect launchpad Lokah cinematic universe, setting standards for future films and emerging as a box office hit.
L2: MPuraan (March 27, 2025)
Starring Mohanlal, L2: MPurana It emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes of Malayalam cinema, grossing over Rs 266 crore worldwide and a massive Rs 106 crore in India and Rs 142 crore from overseas markets. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, sequel to lucifer Expanded the scale of the franchise with a more ambitious narrative and international backdrop.
The film recorded strong numbers both domestically and overseas, largely driven by pre-release promotion and a solid theatrical performance. The film became the highest-grossing Malayalam film for some time sweet boy To top position in 2025. However, its reign was short-lived Lokah Chapter 1: Moon Surpassed its total within a few months.
Manjummel Boys (February 22, 2024)
Written and directed by Chidambaram, sweet boy It featured an ensemble cast led by Soubin Shahir, who also co-produced the film. Based on a real-life incident that took place in the Guna Caves in 2006, the survival drama impressed audiences across the country. The film collected Rs 241 crore worldwide, which included Rs 142 crore in India and Rs 73 crore from overseas markets. During its theatrical performance, sweet boy became the talk of the nation, attracted critical attention to Malayalam cinema and emerged as one of its biggest box office successes.
Thudaram (April 25, 2025)
Another Mohanlal starrer, Thudaram Released with minimal buzz before release, but became a box office hit following positive response. Reuniting Mohanlal with Shobhana on screen, the film appealed to the audience as a well-written mass entertainer. It collected Rs 235 crore worldwide, which included Rs 122 crore from India and Rs 94 crore from overseas markets. With this, Mohanlal has delivered two consecutive Rs 200 crore films within a span of just one month, underlining his continued dominance at the box office.
(All box office figures are taken from Sacnilk.com)
with Reason 2: One Billion Boys Biopic Already performing brilliantly at the box office, its journey is not over yet. The film’s growing popularity, driven by relevant storytelling and word of mouth, has set the stage for an even bigger push with its Telugu release. More importantly, it signals how content-driven Malayalam films are increasingly gaining acceptance across the country reason 2 That trend is on its way to strengthening further.