Malayalam cinema began in the 1920s, with the release of the first Malayalam film, "Balan," in 1930. Since then, the industry has grown significantly, with over 150 films being produced every year. Malayalam cinema has come a long way, from its early days of social dramas and mythological films to the current era of experimental and commercial cinema.

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