Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, now Chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, has argued that Malayalam cinema could occupy the same revered place as Iranian cinema on the world spectrum, precisely because it remains "rooted firmly in the language, culture and traditions of Kerala".
Today, Malayalam cinema is an acknowledged force on the international stage, consistently punching above its weight. The industry has won 14 National Film Awards for Best Actor, 6 for Best Actress, 12 for Best Film, and 13 for Best Film Director. Beyond national accolades, Malayalam films have traveled far. Piravi (1989) won an Honourable Mention at the Cannes Film Festival, while Elippathayam (1982) won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival. More recently, Jallikattu (2019) and the survival thriller 2018 (2023) were selected as India's official entries for the Academy Awards. kerala mallu sex portable
What makes Malayalam cinema, the fan or the buff? - The Hindu Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, now Chairman of