1 Malayalam films of 1980 ranked by box office. #1: Manjil Virinja Pookkal (₹1 crore).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Fazil | ₹7 lakh | ₹1 crore | 14.29x |
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