The 1960s and 70s were dominated by mythological dramas and romantic heroes like Prem Nazir. However, the real cultural explosion happened in the late 1970s with the arrival of and G. Aravindan . These directors rejected studio sets. They shot in the rain-drenched paddy fields of Alappuzha and the crowded bylanes of Trivandrum.
To understand the depth of Malayalam cinema, one must look beyond the films themselves and view them as a reflection of "Malayali culture"—a culture defined by high literacy, matrilineal history, communist leanings, and a unique relationship with nature. The 1960s and 70s were dominated by mythological
Some notable Malayalam cultural institutions include: The 1960s and 70s were dominated by mythological