The global success of Kerala Work’s filmography can be attributed to three distinct factors:

The history of Kerala cinema dates back to the 1920s, with the release of the first Malayalam film, Balan , in 1930. However, it was not until the 1950s and 1960s that Kerala cinema began to gain momentum. Films like Nirmala (1938) and Snehamulla (1952) marked the beginning of a new era in Malayalam cinema. These early films often dealt with social issues, folklore, and mythology, setting the tone for the types of films that would become characteristic of Kerala cinema.

The following films are frequently cited as the best representations of high-quality cinema from Kerala: 2018 (Everyone is a Hero)