The history of Balarama is a story of adaptation and growth that mirrors the evolution of children's media in Kerala. The magazine's journey is defined by three distinct phases.
To appreciate the value of an old Balarama collection, one must understand its journey. old balarama collection
| Category | Popular Comics & Characters | | :--- | :--- | | | Mayavi, Luttappi, Soothran, Akkuvum Ikkuvum, Mrigathipathyam Vannal, Oridathoridathu, Kaloopi, Mantriyude Thantrangal, Mayajala Kadhagal, Thala Maratte, Shikkari Shangu, Kayamkulam Kochunni, Munjasan Kadhagal | | Syndicated Favorites | Amar Chitra Katha series (Shikari Shambu, Suppandi), Disney comics, Spider-Man, Batman, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician | | Cartoonist P. J. Venugopal's Series | Thalamaratte, Pulivalu, Jambanum Thumbanum—these were incredibly popular for discussing relevant social issues in a fun way | The history of Balarama is a story of
Collectors often lament that the Old Balarama period ended around 2005-2008. This was when Malayala Manorama shifted to full-color printing on all pages and introduced glossy covers. | Category | Popular Comics & Characters |