Last Updated: May 24, 2026, 14:00 IST1 / 5 Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal starrer Drishyam (2013) crossed the Rs 50 crore mark, becoming the first Malayalam film to officially achieve this milestone.
However, 22 years earlier, it was Mohanlal himself who led Malayalam cinema into the Rs 5 crore club with his classic comedy-drama Kilukkam (1991), directed by Priyadarshan.
However, prior to its release, producer R Mohan of Good Knight Films, did not have much confidence in the film.
(Image: Facebook)4 / 5 Reportedly, Kilukkam was the most expensive movie of the time, made on a budget of Rs 60 lakh.
The Malayalam films usually cost Rs 20-25 lakh during that period.
Last Updated: May 24, 2026, 14:00 IST
1 / 5 Directed by Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal starrer Drishyam (2013) crossed the Rs 50 crore mark, becoming the first Malayalam film to officially achieve this milestone. However, 22 years earlier, it was Mohanlal himself who led Malayalam cinema into the Rs 5 crore club with his classic comedy-drama Kilukkam (1991), directed by Priyadarshan. (Image: JioHotstar)
2 / 5 Featuring Revathi, Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kilukkam is widely regarded as one of the finest comedies the industry has ever produced. The film broke several collection records upon its release. However, prior to its release, producer R Mohan of Good Knight Films, did not have much confidence in the film. (Image: IMDb)
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3 / 5 Made on a budget far higher than what was typically spent on Malayalam film during that time, Mohan feared that he wouldn’t be able to recoup the money, after watching the movie’s preview. (Image: Facebook)
4 / 5 Reportedly, Kilukkam was the most expensive movie of the time, made on a budget of Rs 60 lakh. The Malayalam films usually cost Rs 20-25 lakh during that period. (Image: IMDb)
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