The history of Malayalam cinema is deeply intertwined with the evolution of Malayali social identity. ResearchGate Early Foundations : The industry began with J.C. Daniel
Kerala boasts the highest literacy rate and sex ratio in India, yet historically, its cinema was deeply patriarchal. The 1990s saw the rise of the "superstar savior" who would rescue the 'traditional' woman from the city's evils. The history of Malayalam cinema is deeply intertwined
