| Feature | Mainstream Malayalam | "B-Grade" Parallel Cinema | | --- | --- | --- | | | High (₹5–30 crore) | Low (₹10 lakh – ₹2 crore) | | Stars | Mammootty, Mohanlal, younger stars | Lesser-known actors, side actors in lead roles | | Genres | Drama, realistic, action, family | Erotica, soft-porn, horror, quick-action | | Release | Wide theatrical (100+ screens) | Limited screens / Direct-to-video (DVD) | | Target Audience | Family, mass, class | Adult male, late-night, video rental |
(1989) : Another popular Silk Smitha revenge drama involving a model seeking justice for her murdered boyfriend. Sunday 7 P.M malayalam b grade movies top