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1. Vigathakumaran (1930)

Drama

Chandrakumar, son of a rich man in Travancore is kidnapped by the villain Bhoothanathan to Ceylon. The efforts of his parents to find him do not succeed and Chandrakumar is brought up as a ... See full summary »

Director: J.C. Daniel | Stars: J.C. Daniel, Rosy P.K., Johnson, Raj Sunder

Votes: 99

IT IS THE FIRST MALAYALAM FEATURE FILM

2. Marthandavarman (1931)

History

This film features Marthanda Varma (Jaidev), the legendary founder and King of the Travancore State (now Kerala) from 1706-58. It tells the story of love between Anantha Padmanabham (Menon)... See full summary »

Director: P.V. Rao | Stars: Jaidev, A.V.P. Menon, V. Naik, V.C. Kutty

Votes: 16

THIS WAS THE FIRST FILM BASED ON THE MALAYALAM LITERATURE

3. Balan (1938)

180 min

Described as the first Malayalam sound film. The story features the struggles of two orphaned children, Balan and his younger sister, oppressed and exploited by an evil stepmother until ... See full summary »

Director: S. Nottani | Stars: K.K. Aroor, Master Madan, M.V. Sanku, Gopinathan Nair

Votes: 16

IT WAS THE FIRST TALKIE IN MALAYALAM

5. Prahlada (1941)

183 min

Based on the Hindu mythological story of Prahlada and his devotion to the god Maha Vishnu.

Director: K. Subramaniam | Stars: Gopinath, Master Sadasivam, Thangamani

IT IS THE FIRST MALAYALAM MYTHOLOGICAL FILM

IT INTRODUCED PLAYBACK SINGING IN MALAYALAM CINEMA

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM PRODUCED AT THE KERALA

9. Sthree (1950)

Not Rated | 140 min

Sthree (Woman) is a 1950 Malayalam film written by Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair and directed by R. Velappan Nair. Music of the film was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath. It was produced by K.... See full summary »

Director: R. Velappan Nair | Stars: Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Vaikom Mani

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM OF FIRST SUPER STAR THIKKURISHI SUKUMARAN NAIR

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM OF "KING OF ACTOR" KOTTARAKKARA SHREEDHARAN NAIR

12. Chandrika (1950)

Chandrika, the only daughter of the rich industrialist Janardanan Pillai falls in love with Gopi, the son of the maid servant. Gopi is aware of his social status and keeps away from Chandrika. But Chandrika does not leave him.

Director: V. S Raghavan | Stars: Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Sethulakshmi, Nagavally R.S. Kurup, Gopalan Nair

IT WAS THE FIRST MALAYALAM MEGA HIT MOVIE

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM WHICH INCLUDE A DEVOTIONAL SONG ON LORD AYYAPPA

IT WAS THE ONLY FILM THAT STARRED FREADOM FIGHTER M P MANMATHAN

IT WAS THE FIRST MALAYALAM FILM OF TELUGU SINGER GHANTASHALA

21. Achan (1952)

Chandran and Balan are showered love and affection by their father and stepmother. But Chandran does not realize the value of this and grows into a bad boy.

Director: M.S. Mani | Stars: Prem Nazir, B.S. Saroja, Sebastian Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar, Baby Girija

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM OF BOBAN KUNJACKO

IT IS THE ADAPTATION OF TRIPURASUNDARI"S TAMIL NOVEL KANCHANAYIN KANAVU

IT WAS THE FIRST MOVIE OF SUPER STAR PREM NAZIR

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM OF ABDUL KHADER WITH HIS SCREEN NAME PREM NAZIR

IT WAS THE ONLY MALAYALAM FILM WHICH MGR STARRED

32. Ponkathir (1953)

A rich industrialist, Prabhu runs a factory along with his son Ravi. However, Vikraman, Prabhu's crooked nephew tries to manipulate Prabhu's wealth and defames his family.

Director: E.R. Kooper | Stars: Prem Nazir, S.P. Pillai, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, T.S. Muthaiah

IT WAS THE FIRST FILM OF SINGER KAMUKARA PURUSHOTHAMAN

36. Avakashi (1954)

Vijayan tries to get the wealth of his parents, which was illegally possessed by his uncle.

Director: Anthony Mithradas | Stars: Bahadur, Miss Kumari, Ambalappuzha Meenakshi, T.S. Muthaiah

39. Balya Sakhi (1954)

Venu, Lakshmi and Krishnan are childhood friends. Venu (Prem Nazir) is from a rich family, becomes a doctor. He wanted to propose Lakshmi but, Krishnan proposes her first.

Director: Anthony Mithradas | Stars: Bahadur, Sebastian Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar, Miss Kumari, T.S. Muthaiah

42. Neelakkuyil (1954)

182 min | Drama

An untouchable girl is found dead with her illegitimate child, the child is adopted by a postman, a high caste Hindu. No one knows the true identity of the real father of the child, until ... See full synopsis »

Directors: P. Bhaskaran, Ramu Kariat | Stars: J.A.R. Anand, P. Bhaskaran, P.J. Cherian, Manavalan Joseph

Votes: 51

IT WAS THE FIRST MALAYALAM FILM RECOGNIZED IN NATIONAL LEVEL

45. Nair Pidicha Pulival (1958)

The film is set against the backdrop of a circus company. Chandran is a circus performer. Thankam, a beautiful 17 year old girl, is his childhood sweetheart. But, Thankam's mother Kalyani ... See full summary »

Director: P. Bhaskaran | Stars: Ragini, Sathyan, Bahadur, T.K.R. Bhadran

Votes: 10

1st circus film

debut movie of "navarasa thilakam" p j ANTONY

48. Kandam Bacha Kotte (1961)

Not Rated | 156 min

Watch the full movie, Kandam Becha Kottu, only on Eros Now. The story of the film revolves around a kind hearted cobbler Mohammed Kakka (T. S. Muthiah). He keeps his life savings into the ... See full summary »

Director: T.R. Sundaram | Stars: Ambika, Nilambur Ayisha, Bahadur, Nellikode Bhaskaran

1ST COLOUR MOVIE

DEBUT MOVIE OF LEGENDARY VILLAIN K P UMMAR

55. Aadhya Kiranangal (1964)

Not Rated | 144 min

Aadyakiranangal is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Ambika and K. R. Vijaya in lead roles. The film had musical score by K... See full summary »

Director: P. Bhaskaran | Stars: Kedamangalam Ali, P.J. Anthony, Bahadur, Adoor Bhasi

57. Odeyil Ninnu (1965)

175 min | Drama

A poor man living in Kerela follows his heart and instincts to save a child from the gutter, brings her up with love, only to find later in life that inevetibly she becomes spoilt and ... See full synopsis »

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhawani

Votes: 72

DEBUT MOVIE OF ACTION HERO SURESH GOPI

58. Murappennu (1965)

Not Rated | 176 min | Drama

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Director: A. Vincent | Stars: Prem Nazir, K.P. Ummer, Madhu, Sharada

Votes: 23

DEBUT MOVIE OF MT VASUDEVAN NAIR

59. Chemmeen (1965)

Not Rated | 140 min | Drama, Romance

Karuthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, social prejudices seem to ruin their love life and invite the wrath of their communities.

Director: Ramu Kariat | Stars: Sathyan, Sheela, Madhu, Kottarakkara Sridharan Nair

Votes: 542

IT WAS THE FIRST SOUTH INDIAN FILM TO WIN THE INDIAN PRESIDENT"S GOLDEN MEDEL FOR BEST FILM

60. Iruttinde Athmavu (1966)

147 min | Drama

Velayudhan, a mentally retarded person, lives along with his family. He shares everything with Lakshmi, his cousin. He struggles as Lakshmi leaves him and marries an old widower.

Director: P. Bhaskaran | Stars: Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, P.J. Anthony

Votes: 19

THE MASTER PIECE OF PREM NAZIR

62. Thulabharam (1968)

152 min | Drama

A story of a woman with legendary ill-fortune.

Director: A. Vincent | Stars: Kaduvakkulam Antony, Adoor Bhasi, Nellikode Bhaskaran, Adoor Bhawani

Votes: 13

IT WON SHARADA HER FIRST NATIONAL AWARD

63. Kumara Sambhavam (1969)

Music

Kumara Sambhavam is based on the epic poem of the poet Kalidasa of the same name.

Director: P. Subramaniam | Stars: Sridevi, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Srividya

Votes: 29

THE FILM WON THE FIRST EVER KERALA STATE AWARD FOR BEST FILM

64. Kadalpalam (1969)

Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. He regains his eyesight after a while but pretends to be blind in order to test his children.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Bahadur, Adoor Bhasi, Adoor Bhawani, N. Govindankutty

Votes: 13

THE ONLY FILM SATHYAN DID A DOUBLE ROLL

66. Nadhi (1969)

133 min | Comedy, Drama

Johnny and Stella, who are from two rival families, fall in love with each other. Will Johnny be able to marry Stella and lead a happy life?

Director: A. Vincent | Stars: Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sharada, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

Votes: 20

CONTAIN THE FAMOUS SONG''AAYIRAM PADASARANGHAL KILUNGHI"

67. Janmabhoomi (1969)

130 min | Adventure, Drama

A story about families who migrated from Trivandrum to Malabar region of Kerala in search of land.

Director: John Sankaramangalam | Stars: Janardanan, Manavalan Joseph, Madhu, Kottarakkara Sridharan Nair

68. Mooladhanam (1969)

Not Rated | 159 min

Two freedom fighters, Mammotty and Ravi, shed their blood and face several hardships while fighting against the British during India's freedom struggle.

Director: P. Bhaskaran | Stars: C.A. Balan, Adoor Bhasi, Kottayam Chellappan, Jayabharathi

Votes: 8

CONTAIN THE FAMOUS DIALOGUE OF KP UMMAR"NHANORU VIKARA JEEVIYANU"

69. Olavum Theeravum (1969)

120 min | Drama

A Muslim trader falls in love with his dead friends sister who is the daughter of a prostitute.[4] but her mother forces her to marry a wealthy man who have an eye on her, she rejected but was raped by him and commit suicide.

Director: P.N. Menon | Stars: Madhu, Usha Nandini, Jose Prakash, Alummoodan

Votes: 25

IT STARTED THE NEW WAVE MOVEMENT

77. Adimagal (1969)

145 min | Drama

Raghavan, hard of hearing and speech-impaired, falls in love with Ponnamma, a maid at a rich man's house. When the rich man abandons Ponnamma after seducing her, Raghavan decides to give her shelter.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela, Sharada

Votes: 7

79. Aranazhikaneram (1970)

168 min

Kunjonachan, a man in his early seventies who lives in rural Kerala, worries about his family and their selfish interests.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Ambika, Bahadur, Paravoor Bharathan, Adoor Bhasi

Votes: 17

80. Thriveni (1970)

Not Rated | 139 min | Drama

Thankamma is heartbroken when her lover Shivaraman abandons her for his duties as a sailor. She marries another man and tries to settle down, but she learns that she is expecting Shivaraman's child.

Director: A. Vincent | Stars: Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sharada, Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Votes: 20

81. Vazhve Mayam (1970)

153 min

A love story featuring a pilot and an air hostess.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Bahadur, C.A. Balan, Paravoor Bharathan, Adoor Bhasi

Votes: 15

82. Ezhuthatha Katha (1970)

153 min

Prathapan wants to publish memoirs of Kamalamma, a former prostitute and stage star. When her former clients learn about this, they try everything in their power to stop it from being published.

Director: A.B. Raj | Stars: T.K. Balachandran, Paravoor Bharathan, Adoor Bhasi, Nellikode Bhaskaran

Votes: 10

83. Thurukkatha Vathil (1970)

143 min

Bappu meets with an accident in Madras and is on his deathbed when he asks his friend, Vasu, to get his sister married off. Vasu then sets off to fulfill his promise to Bappu.

Director: P. Bhaskaran | Stars: Bahadur, C.A. Balan, Nellikode Bhaskaran, Jayabharathi

Votes: 6

84. Poombatta (1971)

120 min | Drama

Sharada, a little girl, becomes an orphan as her mother passes away owing to an illness. Her stepmother treats her very badly and she does not know what to do.

Director: B.K. Pottakkad | Stars: Nellikode Bhaskaran, T.R. Omana, Prema, Ragini

Votes: 20

86. Othenente Makan (1970)

Malayalam movie directed by Kunchako, starring Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair.

Director: Kunchacko | Stars: Alummoodan, Adoor Bhasi, Kottayam Chellappan, N. Govindankutty

87. Sarasayya (1971)

Not Rated | 148 min

A doctor cures a woman of leprosy, but her family members throw her out of the house as they believe the disease is incurable.

Director: Thoppil Bhasi | Stars: Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela, Alummoodan

89. Karakanakadal (1971)

Thoma, a villager in a humble town, tries against all odds and challenges to fulfill his dream of marrying his daughter to a noble and prosperous family.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma

92. Panitheeratha Veedu (1973)

A man aspires to construct a home to live in, and falls in love with an unwed mother.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Prem Nazir, Nandita Bose, Alummoodan, Bahadur

Votes: 9

93. Chemparathy (1972)

Not Rated | 142 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Chembarathi is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. N. Menon and produced by S. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Madhu, Shobhana, Raghavan, Sudheer in lead roles. The film had musical ... See full summary »

Director: P.N. Menon | Stars: Bahadur, Paravoor Bharathan, Adoor Bhasi, Adoor Bhawani

Votes: 14

DEBUT MOVIE OF SUPERSTAR SUDHEER&JUMPING JACK RAGAVAN

95. Maya (1972)

Sankarappillai, old man devotes his life for making money. He made a wrong decision to marry off his daughter to a rich man, instead of a loving young man. Only, later he realizes his mistakes.

Director: Ramu Kariat | Stars: Paravoor Bharathan, Adoor Bhasi, Adoor Bhawani, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

96. Maram (1972)

Not Rated | 131 min | Drama

The movie narrates a triangular love story towards Ameena.

Director: Yusaf Ali Kechery | Stars: Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, K.P. Ummer, Nellikode Bhaskaran

Votes: 7

98. Swayamvaram (1972)

131 min | Drama

Vishwam and Sita, who resist opposition from their families, elope and marry. The unemployed couple begin a happy married life but later land in a sea of perils without a source of income.

Director: Adoor Gopalakrishnan | Stars: Adoor Bhawani, Bharat Gopy, K.P.A.C. Lalitha, Madhu

Votes: 123

DEBUT MOVIE OF BHARATH KODIYETTAM GOPI

99. Achanum Bappayum (1972)

Drama

Krishnan a Hindu man comes back from jail after completing his sentence for killing his wife.

Director: K.S. Sethumadhavan | Stars: Bahadur, Adoor Bhasi, Jayabharathi, Karan

Votes: 8

100. Nirmalyam (1973)

134 min | Drama

An ancient temple is neglected to ruins and is tended only by the Velichappadu 'village oracle'. When the priest goes on leave, a young man takes up his job and forms a relationship with Velichappadu's daughter.

Director: M.T. Vasudevan Nair | Stars: P.J. Anthony, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Kottarakkara Sridharan Nair, Sankaradi

Votes: 147

DEBUT MOVIE OF STYLE ICON SUKUMARAN&MALE STARLET RAVI MENON



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