A significant chapter in the cultural and entertainment history of Ottapalam closes today as the legendary Lakshmi Theater, a cinematic landmark for 73 years, screens its last shows and shuts its doors forever. The decision to close the beloved establishment, which has been a witness to generations of moviegoers and a cornerstone of the town's social fabric, comes primarily due to the loss of its parking area as part of an upcoming bypass project in the town. Opened in 1954, even before the formation of Kerala, Lakshmi Picture Palace was more than just a cinema hall; it was a concrete testament to Ottapalam's burgeoning urban landscape and its first-ever concrete building. Originally owned by the prominent industrialist brothers E.P. Achuthan Nair and E.P. Madhavan Nair, the theatre was affectionately named after their mother, Erandath Puthanveettil Lakshmyamma. The first film to grace its screen was the Sathyan-starrer "Aathmasakhi," setting the stage for decades of ...
Troll Ottapalam represents the whole Valluvanadu region that covers various famous places across Pakakkad and Malappuram districts, Ottapalam being the true specimen of the authentic ancient Valluvanadu culture. Valluvanadu and its constituent places have always been famous for retaining a unique countryside culture coupled with scenic rural areas. Valluvanadu features a wide variety of tourist attractions of cultural value. This blog will introduce its history, facts about it, etc.