: 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), which is considered a classic.
Malayalam cinema has had a significant impact on Indian culture, beyond Kerala's borders. Some notable examples include: : The first Malayalam film, "Balan," was released in 1938
Malayalam cinema, often called , is deeply intertwined with the social and political fabric of : The first Malayalam film