Fifteen Years of Malayalam cinema.

Fifteen years of Malayalam cinema is an article written by V C Harris. In this work, he traces the history of malayalam cinema from Neelakuyil(1954) to Padam Onnu: Oru  Vilapam(2003).

Neelakuyil (1954) is directed jointly by Rami kariat  and P. Baskranan. It is a landmark film in Malayalam. It used so many new techniques for the first time. It had a local story, caste inequalities, progress, secular subject are the main theme of the film. Starring of excellent actors make the film perfect . It had many excellent artists and technicians. 

Chemmeen( 1965) by Ramu kariat based on Thakazh's novel is another important film. It is an epic portrayal of fishing community in kerala. It used the myth of Sea Goddess ( Kadalamma).  Also expresses local culture and Mythology, caste and community differences and patriarchal ideologies. 

The film Nirmalyam is directed by  M T Vasudevan Nair. It revolves around a neglected temple and the people who depend on it.The film presents changing social structure in early 70s,lose in faith,communism widespread poverty,mass

unemployment, displacement... etc.