Receiving the honour at the Palais de Festival, Sivan thanked Kerala and Malayalam cinema for everything he achieved. ADVERTISEMENTUnlike Tamil films, Malayalam movies had no market outside Kerala until recently, except among non-resident Malayali communities. It was the first month in a year when Indian films’ gross collections went below Rs 500 crore. So what explains this new spring in Malayalam cinema? More such hits may be required to salvage the Malayalam film industry, which is reeling under heavy, accumulated losses.

Source: The Telegraph May 27, 2024 13:18 UTC