led a record-breaking year, with the industry's worldwide gross crossing ₹1000 crore for the first time. Social Impact and Cultural Themes Deconstructing Masculinity : Modern films like Kumbalangi Nights
: Malayalam cinema began in the 1920s with the production of the first Malayalam film, "Balan," in 1928. However, it was not until the 1950s and 1960s that Malayalam cinema gained popularity with films like "Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu" (1953) and "Chemmeen" (1965). led a record-breaking year, with the industry's worldwide