Malayala Manorama Advertisement: Editions, Indicative Rates and How to Book

The short answer

A Malayala Manorama advertisement reaches Malayalam readers across Kerala, plus editions in cities outside the state. You can book text classifieds, boxed classified display ads and display ads, through Manorama Classifieds (the paper’s own booking site and app) or authorised agencies. Text classifieds are usually priced by words: one agency lists ₹902 for the first 11 words plus ₹82 per extra word for a single edition, or about ₹2,959 for an all-Kerala package, before 5% GST. ABC certified about 18.2 lakh copies for 2023, making it one of India’s largest regional-language dailies.

About Malayala Manorama

Malayala Manorama is a Malayalam daily published by The Malayala Manorama Co. in Kottayam. The company dates to 1888 and the first issue to 1890. ABC certified 18,16,081 copies for January to December 2023, as reported by Onmanorama. Agencies list 11 Kerala editions plus Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi; there are also Gulf editions.

Ad types

• Text classifieds: matrimonial, property, jobs, name change, obituary, public notices
• Classified display: boxed ads with photos or colour
• Display ads: main paper and supplements
• Sections listed by agencies: Avasarangal (jobs), remembrance, obituary and public notices

See our classified advertisement guide.

Indicative Manorama ad rates

Agency listings captured in October 2026, before 5% GST:

• releaseMyAd: text ₹902 for 11 words plus ₹82 per extra word (single edition); all-Kerala package about ₹2,959 for 11 words
• ads2publish: text ₹880 for 10 words; classified display from about ₹85 per sq cm (obituary) to ₹190 per sq cm (matrimonial and property)

Count words carefully: shorter copy saves money. Confirm current rates before booking.

How to book

1. Choose edition(s) or an all-Kerala package
2. Book on Manorama Classifieds (manoramaclassifieds.com or its app) or via an authorised agency
3. Submit Malayalam copy and approve the proof
4. Pay and collect the GST invoice
5. Confirm the deadline; Sunday editions need more lead time

Advertising from outside Kerala

Many Malayalis outside Kerala and in the Gulf book matrimonial, obituary and remembrance ads online. For English-reading audiences in Kerala and south India, compare The Hindu ads. For digital campaigns in Malayalam, see regional language ads, and use UTM parameters on a QR code to track print responses.

Checklist

• Edition(s) or all-Kerala package chosen
• Word count checked
• Malayalam copy proofread
• GST invoice received
• Tracking added

Questions we get asked

How do I give an ad in Malayala Manorama?

Book on Manorama Classifieds or through an authorised agency, choose edition and section, approve and pay.

Why is Manorama priced per word?

Many Malayalam classifieds are priced by word count, with a minimum block of words.

Can I book from abroad?

Yes, online through Manorama Classifieds or an agency.

Final thoughts

A Malayala Manorama advertisement is one of the most direct ways to reach Kerala households. Use the official channel, keep copy tight and track responses. For the full process, read how to give advertisement in newspaper.

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