The 1960s to 1980s are considered the golden era of Malayalam cinema. This period saw the rise of legendary filmmakers like Adoor Gopalakrishnan, K. S. Sethumadhavan, and P. Chandrakumar. Their films explored themes of social justice, politics, and human relationships.
Renowned directors like Adoor Gopalakrishnan, T. P. Balachandran, and Sreenivasan have contributed significantly to the growth of Malayalam cinema. The 1960s to 1980s are considered the golden
Malayalam cinema began with J. C. Daniel’s silent feature Vigathakumaran (1928), which notably focused on social drama rather than the mythological themes prevalent in other Indian industries at the time. K. S. Sethumadhavan