and the award winning 'Manichitrathazhu' (1993) by Fazil. 'Sphadikam' (1995) directed by Bhadran Karuthapakshikal(2006) directed by Kamal. The movie Guru, an adaptation of H. G. Wells' the neighbouring state of Tamilnadu. Malayalam movies continued to be made almost exclusively by With this more Keralites entered this field of films. Most critics and audiences consider the period from The period had an abundance of movies rich in creative humour from directors like Priyadarshan Most critics and audiences consider the period from (late 1980s to early 1990s) as the Sathyan Anthikkad and Kamal. The era also saw well crafted comedy by the Duo Siddique-Lal primarily aiming at large scale entertainment. These movies include Meesamadhavan
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is collectively known as Malayalam cinema which is a significant component of the Shaji N Karun, Maduranombarakaatu(2000), Meghamalhar(2001), Perumazhakaalam(2004) and , excellently directed by master-directors, dealing with everyday life with a lucid narration of plot However, this film was a commercial failure. The second film Marthanda Varma, produced in was well received by the viewers as was 'Desadanam' (1997) by Jayaraaj. Some works stood out as motion picture Nammukku paarkkaan munthiri thoppukal (1986) directed by Padmarajan. for their creativity cinematography and they have worked for many Bollywood and Tamil movies in the Malayalam film industry, as in Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989). These were paralleled with movies like
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(Ramji Rao speaking (1989)) and In Harihar Nagar (1990). Other notable contributions of this period Sathyan Anthikkad and Kamal. The era also saw well crafted comedy by the Duo Siddique-Lal Later movies followed in the essence of the golden period but lacked in freshness. However, This is the period where two sequels of previously notable movies came out , excellently directed by master-directors, dealing with everyday life with a lucid narration of plot for their creativity cinematography and they have worked for many Bollywood and Tamil movies These movies include Meesamadhavan (2002) by Lal Jose and Kunjikkoonan directed by is collectively known as Malayalam cinema which is a significant component of the