‘Kishkindha Kaandam’ actor Vijayaraghavan says 1970s was the turning point for Malayalam cinema

Malayalam cinema is celebrated for its strong content, with actor Vijayaraghavan pointing to the 1970s as a pivotal era, thanks to director PN Menon’s groundbreaking work on ‘Olavum Theeravum.’ This period saw a shift towards more realistic filmmaking styles by directors like KG George and Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Despite challenges like COVID-19, the industry continued to thrive with quality films. Vijayaraghavan’s recent mystery thriller ‘Kishkindha Kaandam’ has garnered impressive box office earnings of over Rs 55 crores worldwide.