Complex sentence: Ashokan made his acting debut in a minor role in the film "Avvaiyar", but he got his first break only with the film "Kappalottiya Thamizhan" in 1961, where he portrayed the role of Collector Ash.
Split into simpler sentences: Ashokan made his acting debut in a minor role in the film "Avvaiyar". He gained attention of general public with the film "Kappalottiya Thamizhan" in 1961, where he portrayed the role of Collector Ash.