1 Malayalam films of 1987 ranked by box office. #1: Irupatham Noottandu (₹2.5 crore).
| # | Film | Lead | Director | Budget | Box office | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irupatham Noottandu | K. Madhu | ₹35 lakh | ₹2.5 crore | 7.14x |
Figures are shown in the currency they were reported in (Wikipedia, Wikidata or TMDB); no conversion.