The first Malayalam film, "Balaana", was released in 1928. However, it was the 1950s and 1960s that saw the rise of Malayalam cinema as a distinct film industry. This period witnessed the emergence of legendary filmmakers like G.R. Rao, Kunchacko, and P.A. Thomas, who laid the foundation for the industry.
The first Malayalam film, "Balaana", was released in 1928. However, it was the 1950s and 1960s that saw the rise of Malayalam cinema as a distinct film industry. This period witnessed the emergence of legendary filmmakers like G.R. Rao, Kunchacko, and P.A. Thomas, who laid the foundation for the industry.
