(1930), a silent film produced and directed by , often hailed as the "father of Malayalam cinema". The first talkie, Balan , followed in 1938.
One of the most defining characteristics of Malayalam cinema is its symbiotic relationship with Malayalam literature. Malayalam Cinema's Social Reflection | PDF - Scribd (1930), a silent film produced and directed by
Unlike the song-and-dance spectacle of Bollywood, Malayalam cinema prides itself on . Malayalam cinema prides itself on .