: J.C. Daniel, known as the "father of Malayalam cinema," produced and directed the first feature film, Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child), in 1928.
Current Malayalam cinema is celebrated for its and "slice-of-life" storytelling. : J.C. Daniel
The Tapestry of Malayalam Cinema and Culture: How Mollywood Reflects and Shapes the Malayali Identity Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child)