J. C. Daniel Nadar is considered as the Father of Malayalam Cinema. He was the first film-maker from Kerala, who produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and acted in the first film made in Kerala, named Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child) . He also established the first Film studio in Kerala, named The Travancore National Pictures. The Government of Kerala instituted the J. C. Daniel Award in 1992 in his name, as a part of the Kerala State Film Awards, to honour lifetime achievements in Malayalam Cinema. |