1. KASABA
Director Nithin Renji Panicker's "Kasaba" has become the highest opening day grosser in Malayalam. It was released on Thursday, July 7 as an Eid treat to the fans of the megastar.The first day shows of the action thriller "Kasaba" witnessed houseful status in almost all the theatres across the state. The film was released in 101 screens. Kasaba made a fabulous opening by collecting Rs. 2.43 Crores solely from the Kerala box office on its releasing day.
2. KALI
Kali is an Malayalam romantic film which is directed and co-produced by Sameer Thahir Starring Dulquer Salmaan and Sai Pallavi in the lead role.The film was released on 26 March 2016. The film was relesed in 110 screens across Kerala. the film collected ₹2.33 crore in the opening day from Kerala; breaking the previous record of Loham (2015) to become the highest Malayalam opener.
3. LOHAM
Malayalam film "Loham", starring Mohanlal and Andrea Jermiah in the lead, film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor for the production company Aashirvad Cinemas. Loham was released in 141 theatres, amassed Rs 2.14 crore on the first day of release. This was the highest first day collection for a Malayalam at the time of its release. Now the movie is held in 3rd position.
4. CHARLIE
The Martin Prakkat directorial, Dulquer Salmaan and Parvathy in the lead role,written by Prakkat and Unni R. The movie was released in 96 theaters across kerala on 24th December 2015. The film collected 2.06 crore on the first day from Kerala box office. It was the second highest opening for a Malayalam movie at the time of its release. Now the movie is held in 4th position.