Malayalam cinema, also known as Mollywood, refers to the Malayalam-language film industry based in Kerala, India. With a rich history dating back to the 1920s, Malayalam cinema has evolved significantly over the years, producing a wide range of films that showcase the state's culture, traditions, and values.
: The first permanent cinema theater in Kerala, the Jose Electrical Bioscope , was established in Thrissur in 1913. Malayalam cinema, also known as Mollywood, refers to