Malayalam — Movie Industry Name

The Malayalam movie industry is officially known as .

| Nickname | Primary Industry | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Malayalam | Most common but shared with Marathi cinema. | | Malayalam Cinema | Malayalam | Preferred by purists and official bodies. | malayalam movie industry name

While "Mollywood" is the colloquial industry name, you may also hear references to the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) , which is the government body promoting the industry. Historically, the industry has also been referred to as Malayalam Cinema . The Malayalam movie industry is officially known as

The 1970s and 1980s saw a significant surge in the popularity of Malayalam cinema, with films like "Sapanam" (1976), "Asha Nirasha" (1976), and "Manimuthu Paambu" (1973). This period also witnessed the emergence of stars like Madhu, Soman, and Mohanlal, who would go on to become household names. | While "Mollywood" is the colloquial industry name,

The industry began with Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child) in 1928, directed by J.C. Daniel , who is often hailed as the "Father of Malayalam Cinema".