'' Swaham '' ( 1994 ) , directed by Shaji N. Karun , was the first Malayalam film entry for the competition in the Cannes International Film Festival , where it was a nominee for the Palme d'Or . Murali Nair 's '' Marana Simhasanam '' later won the Caméra d'Or at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival . '' Guru '' ( 1997 ) , directed by Rajiv Anchal , was chosen as India 's official entry to the Oscars to be considered for nomination in the Best Foreign Film category for that year , making it the first film in Malayalam to be chosen for Oscar nomination
1999 Cannes Film Festival
1999 Cannes Film Festival
Malayalam cinema