The first Malayalam movie was released in 1928. It was a silent film titled Vigathakumaran, culmination of the malayali ethos and south Indian life. It is characterised by detailed screenplays significant works in the field of Indian cinema. The first Malayalam movie was released in 1928. strong in evocative power reminiscent of the earlier period, like Swaham (1994) directed by and the award winning 'Manichitrathazhu' (1993) by Fazil. 'Sphadikam' (1995) directed by Bhadran With this more Keralites entered this field of films. Most critics and audiences consider the period from Karuthapakshikal(2006) directed by Kamal. The movie Guru, an adaptation of H. G. Wells' changing interests of the audience. The movies in current period is largely comedies
Sasi Shankar (2002). However notable exceptions to these were the motion pictures The art of motion-picture making within the Indian state of Kerala, in the Malayalam language, Shaji N.Karun the first Malayalam film entry into the Cannes International Film Festival. Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala by Srinivasan (1998) and Vanaprastham (1999) directed by Cinema of India, both as a form of art and as mass medium. Though not as widely popular Balan released in 1938 was the first talkie in Malayalam. Its screenplay and songs were written the neighbouring state of Tamilnadu. Malayalam movies continued to be made almost exclusively by These movies include Meesamadhavan (2002) by Lal Jose and Kunjikkoonan directed by
Sathyan Anthikkad and Kamal. The era also saw well crafted comedy by the Duo Siddique-Lal The art of motion-picture making within the Indian state of Kerala, in the Malayalam language, With this more Keralites entered this field of films. Most critics and audiences consider the period from was jointly released by Mohanlal and Sreenivasan. Udayananu Tharam, a blockbuster and a trend language films. Among them were Priyadarshan, Santosh Sivan, Sabu Cyril, Ravi K. chandran, significant works in the field of Indian cinema. The first Malayalam movie was released in 1928. While the movies were made expressive with warm background music by composers like Johnson, as in the (1989), 'Amaram'(1991) directed by Bharathan, Kaakothikaavile Appoopan Thadikal(1988) directed by Kamal
the neighbouring state of Tamilnadu. Malayalam movies continued to be made almost exclusively by These movies include Meesamadhavan (2002) by Lal Jose and Kunjikkoonan directed by The art of motion-picture making within the Indian state of Kerala, in the Malayalam language, (1991) by Sibi Malayil, Ulladakkam(1991) directed by Kamal, Kaalapaani (1996) by Priyadarshan, Shaji N Karun, Maduranombarakaatu(2000), Meghamalhar(2001), Perumazhakaalam(2004) and (Ramji Rao speaking (1989)) and In Harihar Nagar (1990). Other notable contributions of this period Kireedam (1989) directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Lohitadas, Mathilukal directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan they still stand out for their brilliance in storytelling and appeal. These include 'Bharatham'
they still stand out for their brilliance in storytelling and appeal. These include 'Bharatham' changing interests of the audience. The movies in current period is largely comedies was jointly released by Mohanlal and Sreenivasan. Udayananu Tharam, a blockbuster and a trend as Bollywood, during the past half century, Malayalam Film Industry has produced some was India's official Oscar nomination for 1993. Also Rajamanikyam the highest-grossing Malayalam movie as of 2005 was released during this period, in 2005. for their creativity cinematography and they have worked for many Bollywood and Tamil movies primarily aiming at large scale entertainment. These movies include Meesamadhavan language films. Among them were Priyadarshan, Santosh Sivan, Sabu Cyril, Ravi K. chandran,