: The first Malayalam film, "Balan," was released in 1938. However, it was the 1950s and 1960s that saw the rise of Malayalam cinema, with films like "Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu" (1953) and "Chemmeen" (1965).
Malayalam cinema has been fearless in addressing uncomfortable subjects. Films like Sudani from Nigeria (immigration and racism), Kumbalangi Nights (toxic masculinity), and The Great Indian Kitchen (patriarchal oppression within marriage) have sparked widespread social debate. : The first Malayalam film, "Balan," was released in 1938
Reviews often emphasize the emotional and technical impact of specific directors and styles. : The first Malayalam film