2 Malayalam films of 1985 ranked by box office. #1: Yathra (₹1.9 crore).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yathra | Balu Mahendra | ₹1.9 crore | |||
| 2 | Ottayan | Ratheesh | Crossbelt Mani | ₹10 lakh | ₹12 lakh | 1.20x |
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