The first Malayalam film, "Balan," was released in 1938. However, it was the 1950s and 1960s that saw the emergence of a distinct Malayalam film industry. This period saw the rise of legendary filmmakers like G. R. Rao, P. A. Thomas, and Ramu Kariat, who made significant contributions to the industry.
The first Malayalam film, "Balan," was released in 1938. However, it was the 1950s and 1960s that saw the emergence of a distinct Malayalam film industry. This period saw the rise of legendary filmmakers like G. R. Rao, P. A. Thomas, and Ramu Kariat, who made significant contributions to the industry.