. Often referred to as Mollywood, the industry has transitioned from early silent films in the 1920s to a contemporary "New Wave" that commands a global audience through OTT platforms and ambitious "Pan-Indian" productions. ftp.bills.com.au The Evolution of Malayalam Filmography Pioneering Years (1928–1950s) Vigathakumaran : The first Malayalam feature film, a silent production by J.C. Daniel , known as the father of Malayalam cinema. : The first talkie in Malayalam. Neelakuyil