The 1970s and 1980s are often referred to as the Golden Era of Malayalam cinema. This period saw the rise of acclaimed filmmakers like Adoor Gopalakrishnan, A. K. Gopan, and K. S. Sethumadhavan, who produced films that were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Movies like "Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu" (1984), "Purushan Poorathu Yaathra" (1985), and "Udyanapalakan" (1987) are still remembered for their storytelling, direction, and performances.