Bharatha Puzha (film)

Bharatha Puzha is a 1954 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Subramaniam, based on the novel of the same name by K. Madhavan Nair. The film explores social issues prevalent in Kerala society, particularly the decline of the matrilineal system (Marumakkathayam) and the struggles faced by women within that system. It features actors like Miss Kumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, and Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair in prominent roles. The film is noted for its strong social message and its critical portrayal of societal norms and the changing family structures of the time.