The first Malayalam film, , was released in 1936, marking the beginning of Malayalam cinema. However, it was Nirmala (1948), directed by Vijay Bhatt, that gained widespread recognition and acclaim. This was followed by Mullenkulam Muffasil Centre (1950), a social drama that showcased the struggles of the common man.
Shot on shoestring budgets in just a few days, these movies routinely outperformed big-budget superstar releases at the box office. The first Malayalam film, , was released in
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